Change your Clash of Clans name through the in-game settings menu
To change your player name in Clash of Clans, open the game, tap the settings icon (a gear symbol in the bottom right), scroll down to find "Change Name", and enter your new name. The first name change is free. After that, each change costs 500 gems — the premium currency you earn slowly through gameplay or purchase with real money.
The name change takes effect when ready once you confirm it. Your old name disappears and your new name shows to everyone in your clan, in multiplayer matches, and on the global leaderboards. There is no waiting period and no way to undo it, so choose carefully before you tap confirm.
You do not need to be connected to Facebook, Supercell ID, or any other account to change your name — the game stores the change on its own servers. If you later connect your village to an account, your current name travels with it.
Key Takeaways
- Your first name change in Clash of Clans is free; every change after that costs 500 gems.
- The name change happens when ready and is visible to everyone in your clan and in multiplayer matches.
- You cannot undo a name change, so decide on your new name before you confirm it.
- If you run out of gems, you can earn them through single-player campaign levels, special events, or by spending real money in the shop.
- Changing your name does not affect your village progress, trophies, or clan membership.
Where to find the name change option
Open Clash of Clans and look at the bottom right corner of your screen. You will see a gear icon — that is the settings button. Tap it to open the settings menu.
Scroll down through the settings until you see the option labeled "Change Name". Tap it. A text box will appear where you can type your new name. The game will show you how many characters you have used and how many you have left (the limit is 16 characters).
If this is your first name change, the cost will show as 0 gems. If you have changed your name before, it will show 500 gems. Check that you have enough gems before you proceed — if you do not, the confirm button will be greyed out and you cannot complete the change.
How to get gems if you do not have enough
Gems are earned through gameplay or purchased with real money. The slowest but free way is to complete single-player campaign levels — each level you beat for the first time gives you a small gem reward. Special events and seasonal challenges also award gems, though the amounts vary.
If you want gems faster, you can buy them directly from the shop. Tap the gem icon at the top of the main screen and you will see purchase options. The more gems you buy at once, the better the rate per gem, but you are spending real money either way.
Some players save their free gems for name changes and other cosmetic upgrades. If you change your name often, this can add up quickly, so budget accordingly.
What happens after you confirm your new name
Once you tap confirm, your name changes when ready. Everyone in your clan will see your new name the next time they refresh their clan chat or member list. In multiplayer matches, your opponent will see your new name on the battle screen. On the global leaderboards, your new name appears next to your trophy count.
Your village progress, trophies, buildings, troops, and clan membership all stay exactly the same. A name change is purely cosmetic — it does not reset your village, move you to a different clan, or affect anything you have built.
Restrictions and things to know before you change
Clash of Clans does not allow certain words or phrases in player names. If you try to use profanity, hate speech, or references to real people's names, the game will reject your entry and ask you to choose something else. The filter is automated, so sometimes innocent words get blocked — if that happens, try a slight variation.
You cannot have a completely blank name or a name with only spaces. The game requires at least one character. You also cannot use special characters like @, #, or $, though numbers and standard letters work fine.
If you change your name and later regret it, you will have to pay 500 gems to change it again. There is no grace period or refund, so think through your choice before you confirm.
Changing your name on a connected account
If your Clash of Clans village is connected to a Supercell ID or Facebook account, changing your in-game name does not change your account username. Your account login stays the same, but your player name in the game updates when ready.
This means you can log into your account from a different device using your old account credentials, and you will see your village with the new name already applied. The name change syncs across all devices that access the same account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my name back to what it was before?
Yes, but you will have to pay 500 gems to do it. There is no special "revert" option — changing your name back counts as a regular name change. If you are unsure about a new name, wait a few days before changing it again.
What if someone else has the name I want?
Clash of Clans allows multiple players to have the same name. There is no uniqueness requirement, so you can use any name that passes the content filter, even if another player is already using it.
Does changing my name affect my clan or my friends list?
No. Your clan members and friends will straightforward see your new name the next time they refresh their view. You stay in the same clan, keep the same friends, and maintain the same rank and permissions you had before.
Can I change my name if I am banned or suspended?
If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot access the game at all, so you cannot change your name. Once your account is restored, you can change your name normally.
Is there a limit to how often I can change my name?
No limit exists on how many times you can change your name, as long as you have the gems to pay for it. You can change it once a day, once a week, or once a month — the game does not restrict frequency, only cost.