Your Riot username is the account name you chose when you created your Riot Games account

Your Riot username is different from your in-game display name. It is the account identifier Riot Games assigned to you during sign-up, and it stays the same across all Riot Games titles — League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and others. You chose this name yourself when you first registered, and you can change it, but the process is not when ready.

The fastest way to find it is to log into your Riot Games account on the official website and look at your account settings. If you have forgotten your password, you can recover it using the email address tied to the account. Once you are logged in, your username appears in multiple places, and you do not need to dig through menus.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Riot username is visible in your account settings at the Riot Games website after you log in.
  • If you cannot remember your password, use the password recovery option on the Riot Games login page to regain access.
  • Your Riot username is separate from your in-game summoner name or agent name, which you can change more frequently.
  • You can change your Riot username, but the change takes effect when ready and affects all your Riot Games accounts.

Log into your Riot Games account and check account settings

Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser. Enter the email address and password you used when you created your account. If you remember both, you will be logged in within seconds.

Once logged in, look for a section labeled "Account" or "Profile" — the exact wording depends on which region's site you are on, but it is always in the top navigation or a sidebar menu. Click into that section. Your Riot username will appear near the top of the page, often next to a label that says "Riot ID" or straightforward "Username". Write it down or take a screenshot so you have it saved.

Recover your password if you do not remember it

If you cannot log in because you have forgotten your password, go to account.riotgames.com and look for a "Forgot your password?" link below the login fields. Click it. You will be asked to enter the email address associated with your account.

Riot Games will send a password reset link to that email address. Check your inbox and your spam folder — the email sometimes lands there. Click the link in the email, create a new password, and then log back into your account. Once you are in, follow the steps above to find your username in account settings.

Check your Valorant or League of Legends client

If you have Valorant or League of Legends installed on your computer, you can also see your Riot username without visiting the website. Open the game client and log in. In the top right corner of the client window, you will see your account name displayed. This is your Riot username.

The client shows it more prominently than some other places, and you do not need to navigate through menus. If you are already playing one of these games, this is often the quickest route.

Understand the difference between Riot username and in-game name

Your Riot username is your account identifier across all Riot Games products. Your in-game name — called a summoner name in League of Legends or an agent name in Valorant — is what other players see during matches. These are two separate things, and you can change your in-game name much more often than your Riot username.

If you are looking for what to show a friend so they can add you in a game, ask yourself: are they trying to find your account across all Riot Games, or just in one specific game? If it is across all games, give them your Riot username. If it is just for Valorant or League, your in-game name works too, though your Riot username is more reliable because in-game names can be duplicated across regions.

Change your Riot username if you want a different one

To change your Riot username, log into account.riotgames.com, go to your account settings, and look for an option that says "Change Riot ID" or "Edit Username". Click it. You will be shown your current username and a field to enter a new one. Type the new name you want, check that it meets Riot Games' naming rules — no special characters, no impersonation of Riot staff, no hate speech — and confirm the change.

The change takes effect when ready. Your new username will be active across all Riot Games titles right away. You cannot change it again for a set period — usually 30 days — so choose carefully. If you change your mind within a few minutes, contact Riot Games support to see if they can revert it, but there is no may provide.

Contact Riot Games support if you cannot access your account

If you have tried to recover your password and the email is not arriving, or if you no longer have access to the email address tied to your account, you will need to contact Riot Games support directly. Go to support.riotgames.com and select "Account & Sign-In" from the category menu. Choose the option that best matches your problem — usually "I cannot log in" or "I do not have access to my email".

Fill out the form with as much detail as you can remember about your account: the region you play in, any in-game names you have used, the approximate date you created the account, and any payment information if you have ever spent money on the account. Riot Games support will verify your identity and help you regain access. Response times vary, but they typically reply within one to three business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Riot username the same as my summoner name in League of Legends?

No. Your Riot username is your account identifier, and your summoner name is what appears in League of Legends matches. You can change your summoner name frequently, but your Riot username changes less often and affects all Riot Games titles.

Can two people have the same Riot username?

No. Riot usernames are unique across the entire Riot Games platform. If someone else has already taken the name you want, you will need to choose a different one.

What do I do if I see someone using my Riot username?

This should not happen because usernames are unique. If you believe someone has stolen your account or is impersonating you, contact Riot Games support at support.riotgames.com and report the issue. They will investigate and help find your account if it has been compromised.

How often can I change my Riot username?

You can change your Riot username, but there is a cooldown period between changes — typically 30 days. After you change it, you must wait that long before changing it again. Check your account settings to see when your next change will be available.