Your Riot username is the name you chose when you created your account, and you can find it in your account settings or in-game

Your Riot username is different from your email address — it is the display name you picked during account creation, and it is what other players see when you play Valorant, League of Legends, or other Riot games. If you have forgotten it, the fastest way to find it is to log into your Riot account on the web, check your in-game profile, or look at your account settings within Valorant itself.

The method you use depends on whether you can still log in and whether you remember the email address tied to your account. If you are locked out entirely, Riot's account recovery process can help you regain access and see your username at the same time.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com and look for your username under account settings or profile information.
  • Open Valorant or any Riot game you own, and your username appears in the top-left corner of the main menu or in your profile tab.
  • If you cannot log in, use the account recovery form at support.riotgames.com to verify your identity and regain access to your account.
  • Your username is not the same as your in-game name in Valorant — your username is your Riot account name, while your in-game name is what appears above your character during matches.

Finding your username through the Riot website

Go to account.riotgames.com and log in with the email address and password you use for your Riot account. Once you are logged in, your username should appear near the top of the page, often next to your profile picture or in a section labeled "Account" or "Profile."

If you see multiple names on the page, look for the one labeled "Riot ID" or "Username" — this is your account name across all Riot games. Some accounts also show a "Display Name" or "Summoner Name," which are different and explore only to specific games like League of Legends.

If you do not see your username clearly displayed, scroll down to account settings or profile details. The exact location varies slightly depending on whether Riot has updated the website layout, but it is always in the account management section.

Finding your username in Valorant or other Riot games

Launch Valorant or any other Riot game you own. On the main menu, look at the top-left corner — your username usually appears there next to your profile icon. Click on your profile icon or name to open your full profile, where you can see your Riot username, rank, and other account details.

In Valorant specifically, your username is what appears in the top-left corner of the main menu screen. If you are already in a match, you can see it by opening the scoreboard during the game or by checking your profile after the match ends.

This method works only if you can log into the game. If you are having trouble logging in, move to the account recovery section below.

Recovering your account if you cannot log in

If you have forgotten your password or cannot access your email, go to support.riotgames.com and click "Account Recovery" or "Forgot Password." You will be asked to enter the email address associated with your account. Riot will send a password reset link to that email.

If you do not have access to the email address anymore, click "I don't have access to this email" and Riot will walk you through identity verification. You may be asked to provide information like the phone number on file, the date you created the account, or the last game you played. Once you verify your identity, Riot can help you regain access and you will be able to see your username.

The identity verification process usually takes a few hours to a few days, depending on how much information you can provide. Keep your responses consistent with what you entered when you created the account.

The difference between your Riot username and your in-game name

Your Riot username is your account name across all Riot games — it is unique to you and does not change. Your in-game name in Valorant is what appears above your character during matches, and you can change it whenever you want by going to your Valorant settings.

When someone asks for your "username," they usually mean your Riot account name. When they ask for your "Valorant name" or "in-game name," they mean the name that shows up during matches. If you are trying to add a friend, you need both: your Riot username and your in-game name, because Valorant uses both to identify you.

What to do if your username is taken or unavailable

Riot usernames are unique — no two accounts can have the same one. If the username you want is already taken, you cannot use it. However, you can change your in-game name in Valorant at any time, which is what most players do to customize how they appear in matches.

If you want to change your actual Riot username (your account name), you cannot do that directly. Your Riot username is permanent once created. If you strongly prefer a different account name, your only option is to create a new Riot account with a different email address and start over — but this means losing your Valorant rank, cosmetics, and game progress on your old account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Riot username the same as my email address?

No. Your email is what you use to log in, but your Riot username is a separate display name you chose during account creation. You can change your email address in account settings, but your username stays the same.

Can I change my Riot username?

Your Riot username is permanent and cannot be changed. You can change your in-game name in Valorant settings, but that is different from your account username. If you want a different account name, you would need to create a new account.

What if I see multiple names in my account settings?

You may see a Riot ID, a Summoner Name (for League of Legends), and an in-game name (for Valorant). Your Riot username is the one labeled "Riot ID" or "Username" — it is the name that works across all Riot games. The others are game-specific.

How do I find someone else's Riot username?

Ask them directly, or look them up in the game you play together. In Valorant, you can search for players by their in-game name and Riot tag (the number after their name). Their Riot username may not be publicly visible unless they share it with you.

What if I forgot the email address I used to create my account?

Go to support.riotgames.com and start the account recovery process. Tell Riot you do not remember the email, and they will ask you to verify your identity using other information like your phone number or account creation date. Once verified, they can help you regain access.