Where to Find the Name Change Option
Your player name in Clash of Clans is visible to everyone in your clan and in multiplayer battles. To change it, open the game and tap the settings icon — a gear symbol usually in the top right or bottom right corner of the main screen. Once settings open, look for a section labeled "Account" or "Profile". Your current name appears near the top of this menu with an edit button or pencil icon next to it.
Tap that edit button to open the name field. The game will show you how many characters you can use (typically 15 characters including spaces and special symbols). Type your new name directly into the field. You do not need to delete your old name first — the field clears automatically when you start typing.
Key Takeaways
- Open settings from the main screen, find your profile or account section, and tap the edit button next to your current name.
- You can change your name as often as you want, and the change takes effect when ready across the game.
- Your new name appears to other players in your clan, in battle replays, and on the leaderboard within seconds.
- Names can include letters, numbers, spaces, and some special characters, but the game blocks certain words and symbols automatically.
What Names the Game Will Not Accept
Clash of Clans filters out names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people's names without permission. The game also blocks names that impersonate Supercell staff members or famous players. If you try to save a name and see an error message, the game has detected something in your text that violates its naming policy.
If your chosen name is rejected, try removing numbers, shortening it, or replacing letters with similar symbols (like using a zero instead of the letter O). The filter is automated, so sometimes small changes bypass it. If a name you believe should be allowed keeps getting rejected, you can contact Supercell support through the in-game help menu, though they typically only override the filter for genuine cases of mistaken blocking.
Changing Your Name on Different Devices
The process is identical whether you play on an iPhone, Android phone, or tablet. Open Clash of Clans, tap settings, navigate to your profile, and edit your name. The game syncs your account across all devices you log into, so if you change your name on your phone, it changes everywhere you play that account.
If you have multiple accounts on the same device, make sure you are logged into the correct one before changing the name. You can check which account is active by looking at the player name displayed on the main battle screen. Each account has its own separate name, and changing one does not affect the others.
How Long the Change Takes to Show Up
Your new name appears on your own screen when ready after you tap the save or confirm button. Other players see the change within a few seconds — sometimes when ready, sometimes after a brief delay as the game's servers update. If you are in the middle of a battle when you change your name, other players may still see your old name in that battle's replay, but all future battles will show your new name.
Clan members will see your updated name in the clan roster, in chat messages, and in attack notifications right away. There is no waiting period or cooldown between name changes, so you can change your name as many times as you want without restriction.
Recovering If You Forget Your Current Name
If you cannot remember what your current name is set to, open the game and look at the main battle screen — your name appears at the top left, usually above your Town Hall level. You can also check your clan roster if you are in a clan; your name will be listed there with your current trophy count and Town Hall level.
If you are locked out of your account entirely and cannot see your name anywhere, you will need to recover your account through Supercell ID or Google Play / Apple ID, depending on which service you used to link your account. Once you log back in, you can see your current name and change it from settings as normal.
What Happens to Your Old Name
When you change your name, your old name becomes available for other players to use. There is no way to reserve or reclaim an old name once you have changed away from it. If you think you might want to use a name again in the future, keep a note of it somewhere safe.
Your player ID — a unique number assigned to your account — never changes, even if you change your name dozens of times. Other players can still find you by your player ID if they have saved it, but they will see your new name displayed next to it. Clan mates and friends will recognize you by your new name in the clan roster and in battles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my name back to something I used before?
Yes, but only if no one else has claimed that name in the meantime. Since old names become available when you change away from them, another player may have taken it. If the name is still unclaimed, you can change back to it through settings just like any other name change.
Does changing my name affect my progress or trophies?
No. Your name is purely cosmetic — it does not change your Town Hall level, your troops, your resources, your trophies, or anything else about your account. All your progress stays exactly the same. Only the name that appears to other players changes.
What if I want to hide my name from other players?
You cannot hide your name completely, but you can make it harder to recognize by using numbers or symbols instead of letters. Your name will still be visible in your clan roster, in battle replays, and on the leaderboard, but a name like "P1@y3r" is less identifiable than your real name or a clan-related name.
Can I use special characters or emojis in my name?
Some special characters are allowed, including hyphens, underscores, and periods, but emojis are not. If you try to paste an emoji and it does not appear in the name field, the game does not support it. Stick to letters, numbers, spaces, and basic punctuation marks.
Will my clan mates still recognize me if I change my name?
Yes. Your clan mates will see your new name in the roster, in chat, and in battle notifications. If you have been in the clan for a while, they will recognize you by your Town Hall level and trophies even if your name changes. If you want to make sure they know it is you, mention the change in clan chat.