Your Riot username is the account name you chose when you created your Riot Games account, and you can find it by logging into your account on the Riot Games website or by checking your game client

The fastest way is to open the Riot Games client for Valorant, League of Legends, or any other Riot game you have installed. Look at the top left corner of the client — your username appears there next to your profile icon. If you are already logged in, this is the quickest confirmation.

If you do not have a game client open or installed, go to account.riotgames.com and log in with your email address and password. Once you are logged in, your username displays on your account page under your profile picture. You can also see it listed as "Summoner Name" if you are looking at League of Legends specifically, or as your in-game name in Valorant.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Riot username is visible in the top left of any Riot game client when you are logged in.
  • You can also find it by logging into account.riotgames.com and checking your profile page.
  • If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page to reset it with your email address.
  • Your username is different from your email address — it is the name you chose during account creation or changed later in your account settings.

Finding your username in the game client

Open Valorant, League of Legends, or any other Riot game you play. The moment the client loads and you are logged in, look at the top left corner of the window. You will see your profile icon (a small circular image) with your username displayed right next to it. This is your Riot username exactly as it appears in-game.

If you see a different name in the game itself during matches, that may be a nickname or display name you set separately — but your actual Riot account username is the one shown in the client launcher. The launcher name is what matters for account recovery, support tickets, and logging into the Riot website.

Checking your account on the Riot website

Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser. Click the login button and enter the email address and password you use for your Riot account. Once you are logged in, you land on your account overview page.

Your username appears near the top of the page, usually under your profile picture or in a section labeled "Account Information." You may also see it listed as "Summoner Name" if you have played League of Legends, or as your account name in other games. Write it down exactly as it appears — capitalization and spacing matter for some purposes.

What to do if you forgot your password

If you cannot log in because you do not remember your password, go to account.riotgames.com and click "Forgot your password?" below the login fields. Enter the email address connected to your Riot account. Riot will send you a password reset link to that email.

Click the link in the email, create a new password, and log in. Once you are in your account, you can see your username on the account overview page. If you do not receive the reset email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder — sometimes password reset emails get filtered there.

Finding your username if you have multiple accounts

If you have created more than one Riot account, you will need to log into each one separately to see its username. Log out of your current account on account.riotgames.com, then log in with a different email address and password. Each account will show its own username on the account page.

Keep track of which email address goes with which account — this matters if you ever need to contact Riot support or recover an account. You can also check your game client if you have multiple accounts set up there. The client usually shows a dropdown menu at the top where you can switch between accounts, and each one displays its own username.

Why you might not see your username where you expect it

If you are looking at a game like Valorant and see a different name in the scoreboard or chat, that is your in-game display name, not your account username. Valorant lets you set a display name separate from your account name. Your actual Riot username is what appears in the client launcher, not what other players see during matches.

Another reason you might not find your username is if you are logged into the wrong account. Double-check the email address you used to create your Riot account — if you have used multiple email addresses over the years, you may be trying to log in with the wrong one. If you are still stuck, you can contact Riot support through the website and provide proof of account ownership to recover the information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Riot username the same as my email address?

No. Your Riot username is a separate name you chose when you created your account. Your email address is what you use to log in, but your username is different. You can change your username in your account settings, but your email address stays the same unless you update it.

Can I change my Riot username?

Yes. Log into account.riotgames.com, go to your account settings, and look for the option to change your username or summoner name. Some games like League of Legends charge a small fee for name changes, while others may allow one free change. Check the specific game's settings to see what applies to you.

What if I see a different name in my game than on my account page?

Games like Valorant let you set a display name that is different from your account username. Your account username is the official name tied to your Riot account, while the display name is what appears in-game. Both are yours, but your account username is what you need for account recovery and support.

How do I know if my account was hacked?

If you cannot log in, or if you log in and see a different username than you remember, your account may have been compromised. Change your password when ready, enable two-factor authentication in your account settings, and contact Riot support if you cannot regain access. Provide them with details about when you last played and what you remember about your account.

Can I find someone else's Riot username?

If you know their in-game name from Valorant or League of Legends, you can search for them in the game's social features or on community websites. However, you cannot access their account information or their official Riot username without their permission. If you need to contact them, use the in-game name they play under.