Check Your Riot Client When You Log In
Your Riot username appears in the top-right corner of the Riot Client as soon as you log in. Open the launcher, look at the account icon or profile section in the upper right, and your username will be displayed there. This is the fastest way to confirm what you are currently using, and it takes less than a minute.
If you play Valorant, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, or another Riot game, the same username works across all of them. The username you see in the client is the one tied to your account and the one you use to log in every time.
You can also hover over or click your profile icon in the client to see additional account details. Some versions of the client show your username directly on the icon itself, depending on your settings.
Log Into Your Riot Account Online
Go to account.riotgames.com and sign in with your email and password. Once logged in, your account page shows your username prominently at the top or in the account settings section. This method works even if you do not have any Riot games installed on your computer.
The online account page also displays when your account was created, any linked social accounts, and your account security settings. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it from the login screen before viewing your username by clicking the password reset link.
This approach is useful if you are on a different computer or device and want to check your username without downloading the game client.
View Your Profile Inside Valorant or League of Legends
Launch Valorant or League of Legends and navigate to your profile or career page within the game. Your username displays on your profile card, along with your rank, level, and match history. In Valorant, this is usually found by clicking your name in the top-right corner of the main menu.
Your in-game profile also shows your account level, any cosmetics or achievements tied to your account, and your recent match performance. This can help you confirm you are looking at the right profile if you have multiple accounts.
Key Takeaways
- Your Riot username appears in the top-right corner of the Riot Client launcher when you are logged in.
- You can view your username by logging into account.riotgames.com on any web browser without needing to launch a game.
- Opening your profile in Valorant or League of Legends displays your username alongside your rank and account level.
- The same username works across all Riot games on your account, so you only need to find it once.
- If you forgot your password, use the password reset link on the login page to regain access and view your username.
What to Do If You Cannot Remember Your Password
If you cannot log into account.riotgames.com because you forgot your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the login page. Riot will send a reset link to the email address associated with your account. Check your inbox and spam folder, then follow the link to create a new password.
Once you reset your password, you can log back in and view your username on your account page. If you no longer have access to the email address on file, you will need to contact Riot Support through their help portal at support.riotgames.com to regain access to your account.
The password reset process usually takes a few minutes, and the reset link expires after a set time, so complete it as soon as you receive the email.
Difference Between Your Riot Username and Your In-Game Name
Your Riot username is what you use to log into the client and your account. Your summoner name (in League of Legends) or player name (in Valorant) is the in-game display name that other players see. These can be different from each other, and many players choose to keep them separate.
If you want to change your in-game display name, you can do that through your profile settings in the game itself, usually for a small fee. Your Riot username (the login name) cannot be changed through normal account settings and requires contacting Riot Support if you need to modify it.
Understanding this difference is important because your Riot username is permanent and tied to your account security, while your in-game name is a cosmetic choice you can update whenever you want.
Check Old Emails From Riot Games
If you have old emails from Riot Games about account security, password resets, or promotional offers, they often include your username in the message. Check your email inbox and search for messages from Riot Games or noreply@riotgames.com to find references to your account.
Account recovery emails, two-factor authentication setup confirmations, and purchase receipts typically reference your username, making them useful if you cannot access the client or website for some reason. These emails can serve as a backup way to confirm your username if you are locked out of your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my username if I am not logged in?
No, you need to be logged in to view your username. You can log into account.riotgames.com or launch the Riot Client to see it. If you have forgotten your login credentials, use the password reset option on the login page to regain access.
Is my Riot username the same as my summoner name?
Not necessarily. Your Riot username is what you log in with, while your summoner name (or player name in Valorant) is what other players see in-game. You can change your summoner name through game settings, but your Riot username is permanent unless you contact support.
What if I forgot my email address too?
Contact Riot Support through their help portal at support.riotgames.com. Provide as much account information as you can, such as the phone number on file, linked social accounts, or purchase history. Support can help you regain access to your account.
Does my username work for all Riot games?
Yes. Your Riot username is tied to your account and works for Valorant, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and any other Riot game you play. You use the same login credentials across all of them.