Check Your Username in the Valorant Client

Your Valorant username appears in the top-left corner of the Valorant client as soon as you log in. Open the game launcher, sign in with your Riot account, and look at the upper left — you'll see your username displayed next to your account level and rank. This is the name other players see when you're in a match or on their friends list.

If you're already in a game, pause and look at the scoreboard. Your username shows at the top of your team's list. In the main menu before you queue, your username is visible in the top-left corner next to your profile icon. This is always your current, active username — the one that matters for gameplay.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Valorant username displays in the top-left corner of the client and on the scoreboard during matches.
  • Your username and your Riot ID are two different things — the username is what you see in-game, the Riot ID includes a hashtag and a number.
  • You can change your Valorant username once every 30 days through the Riot account settings, not through the Valorant client itself.
  • If you've changed your username recently, the old name may still appear to other players for a few hours while the change syncs across servers.

Find Your Full Riot ID (Username and Tag)

Your Riot ID is your username plus a hashtag and a number — for example, "JamesRod#NA1". This is what you give to friends so they can add you. To see your full Riot ID, click your profile icon in the top-left corner of the Valorant client, then select "Profile." Your Riot ID appears at the top of the page.

The number after the hashtag is your tag, and it's unique to you. Two players can have the same username but different tags — so "JamesRod#NA1" and "JamesRod#NA2" are two separate accounts. When you give someone your ID to add you as a friend, always include the tag, or they won't find you.

Look Up a Username on the Valorant Website

If you want to check a username without opening the game, go to the Valorant website and sign in with your Riot account. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner and select "Account." Your username and Riot ID both appear on this page. This method works if you're away from your computer or just want to verify your name without launching the client.

The website also shows your account region (like NA, EU, or AP) and your current rank. If you've recently changed your username, the website updates faster than the in-game client, so it's a good place to confirm the change went through.

Understand the Difference Between Username and Riot ID

Many players confuse their username with their Riot ID. Your username is just the name part — what you chose when you created your account. Your Riot ID is the full identifier: username plus hashtag plus tag number. In matches, other players see your username. When you're on a friends list, they see your full Riot ID.

This matters because you can change your username, but your tag stays the same. If you change from "JamesRod" to "ProPlayer," your Riot ID changes from "JamesRod#NA1" to "ProPlayer#NA1." Friends who added you by your old username can still find you because your tag didn't change — the system recognizes the account is the same.

Change Your Username If You Want a New One

You can change your Valorant username once every 30 days. Go to the Riot account website, click "Account," then select "Edit" next to your username. Type your new name and confirm the change. The new username takes effect when ready in the client, though it may take a few hours to show up to other players in their friends lists and match histories.

Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and underscores, and not include profanity or offensive language. If you try to change to a name that violates these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to pick something else. You don't have to change your username — it's optional and purely cosmetic.

What to Do If You Can't Find Your Username

If you log into the Valorant client and don't see a username in the top-left corner, you may not be fully signed in. Sign out completely and sign back in with your Riot account credentials. Make sure you're using the correct email and password for the account you want to check.

If you still don't see a username after signing back in, your account may not have completed setup. New accounts sometimes need a few minutes to fully initialize. Close the client, wait a few minutes, and open it again. If the problem persists, contact Riot Support through the Valorant website — they can confirm your account status and help you recover access if something went wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can two players have the same username?

Yes, as long as their tags are different. Two players can both be named "JamesRod" if one is "JamesRod#NA1" and the other is "JamesRod#NA2." The tag is what makes each account unique, so always include the tag when you're trying to add someone as a friend.

If I change my username, will my friends still be able to find me?

Yes. Your tag stays the same when you change your username, so the system recognizes you as the same account. Friends who added you before the change can still see you on their friends list under your new username. There's no need to re-add each other.

How long does it take for my new username to show up to other players?

Your new username appears in the client when ready, but it can take a few hours to sync across all servers and show up in other players' friends lists and match histories. If someone doesn't see your new name right away, ask them to restart their client — that usually speeds up the update.

Is my username the same as my Riot account name?

No. Your Riot account is tied to your email address, but your username is the display name you chose. You can change your username, but your Riot account email stays the same. Your Riot ID (username plus tag) is what other players use to find you in Valorant.