Your Riot username appears in the client and on your account page

Your Riot username is the name that shows up when you play League of Legends, Valorant, or any other Riot game. It is not the same as your email address. To find it, log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, click on "Account" in the left menu, and look for the field labeled "Riot ID" — that is your username, followed by a hashtag and a four-digit number (for example: PlayerName#NA1).

The number after the hashtag is your tag, which Riot assigns automatically. Together, your username and tag make up your full Riot ID. Both parts matter if you want someone to add you in-game or find your profile on a stats website.

If you have not logged in to your account in a while, you may need to reset your password first. Go to account.riotgames.com, click "Sign In," then "Forgot your password?" and follow the email link Riot sends you.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Riot username and tag together form your Riot ID, which you can see by logging into account.riotgames.com and clicking Account.
  • The tag is the four-digit number after the hashtag and is assigned by Riot, not chosen by you.
  • You can also see your Riot ID in the League of Legends or Valorant client by looking at your profile or settings.
  • If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign-in page to reset it by email.

Finding your username in the League of Legends client

Open League of Legends and log in. In the top right corner of the client, you will see your summoner name (the in-game name you chose). Click on your profile icon or your name, and a menu will appear. Look for a section that shows your account details — your Riot ID will be displayed there, usually near your summoner name or in a profile overview.

If you do not see it when ready, try clicking on "Profile" or "Account" within that menu. The exact wording and location can shift between client updates, but the information is always in your profile section.

Finding your username in the Valorant client

Launch Valorant and log in. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the client. Your Riot ID appears at the top of your profile card, showing your username and tag. You can also hover over your name in the agent select screen during a match to see your full Riot ID.

If you are in a party with friends, they can also see your Riot ID by hovering over your name in the party list.

Why your Riot username is different from your summoner name

Riot uses two different names to keep things organized. Your Riot username is your account-level identity across all Riot games. Your summoner name is specific to League of Legends and is what other players see in-game. You can change your summoner name in League, but your Riot username stays the same across all Riot titles.

For Valorant, there is no separate "summoner name" — your Riot ID is what everyone sees. If you play both games, your Riot ID will be identical in each one, but your League summoner name might be completely different.

Changing your Riot username

You can change your Riot username, but not as often as you might think. Log into account.riotgames.com, go to "Account," and look for "Riot ID." If a change option is available, you will see a button to edit it. Riot limits how often you can change your username — usually once every 30 days, though this can vary.

Changing your Riot ID will change it across all Riot games at once. Your tag (the four-digit number) will also change, and you will be assigned a new one. This is different from changing your League summoner name, which you can do more frequently through the League client itself.

What to do if you cannot find your account

If you cannot log into account.riotgames.com or do not remember which email address you used, try these steps: First, go to the sign-in page and click "Forgot your password?" Enter any email address you think you used. If that email is linked to a Riot account, you will receive a password reset link. If you do not receive an email, try other addresses you may have used.

If you still cannot find your account, visit the Riot Support page at support.riotgames.com. You can submit a support ticket describing your situation, and Riot's team can help you recover your account or find your username. Be ready to provide details like the region you play in, any summoner names you remember, or the email addresses you may have used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see someone else's Riot username?

Yes. If you add them as a friend in League or Valorant, their Riot ID will show in your friends list. You can also search for players by their Riot ID on stats websites like op.gg (for League) or tracker.gg (for Valorant). In-game, you can see the Riot IDs of players in your match by looking at the scoreboard.

Is my Riot username the same as my email?

No. Your email is what you use to log in, but your Riot username is a separate display name. You can change your email address on your account page without changing your Riot username, and vice versa.

What if I want to change my League summoner name but keep my Riot ID?

You can do this. In the League client, go to your profile and look for "Change Summoner Name." This changes only your League display name, not your Riot ID. Your Riot ID stays the same across all games.

Do I need my Riot username to add friends?

Yes. To add someone in League or Valorant, you need their full Riot ID, including the tag. For example: PlayerName#NA1. If you only have their summoner name from League, ask them for their Riot ID first.

What if my Riot username has special characters or spaces?

Riot usernames can include letters, numbers, and some special characters, but spaces are not allowed. If your username looks unusual, that is normal — Riot allows a wide range of characters when you create or change your ID.