You can change your Clash Royale name through the in-game settings menu, and the process takes less than a minute

Open Clash Royale and tap the settings icon — a gear symbol in the top right corner of the main screen. Scroll down until you see "Change Name" or "Player Name". Tap it, type your new name, and confirm. The name change is when ready and costs nothing the first time. If you want to change it again, Supercell (the company that makes Clash Royale) charges 500 gems, which is the in-game currency you can buy with real money or earn slowly through gameplay.

Your new name appears to other players when ready. It does not affect your account, your trophies, your cards, or anything else — only what other people see when they look at your profile or face you in battle.

Key Takeaways

  • The first name change is free; any change after that costs 500 gems, which you can buy or earn in-game.
  • Your name change takes effect when ready and is visible to all other players right away.
  • Changing your name does not reset your progress, trophies, cards, or any other part of your account.
  • Supercell has rules against offensive, hateful, or sexually explicit names, and will reset your name if you break them.
  • If you forget your old name or want to see a history of your past names, that information is not stored in the game.

What happens if Supercell resets your name

If your name violates Supercell's community guidelines — for example, if it contains slurs, sexual content, or hateful language — the company can reset it without warning. When this happens, your name reverts to a generic default like "Player" plus a number. You will not receive gems back, and you will have to choose a new name the next time you open the game.

Supercell does not send you a message explaining why your name was reset. If you think your name was flagged by mistake, you can contact Supercell support through the in-game help menu, but they rarely overturn these decisions. The safest approach is to avoid anything that could be read as offensive, even if you did not intend it that way.

Choosing a name that will not get flagged

Stick to names made of letters, numbers, and common symbols. Avoid anything that could be interpreted as a slur, insult, or sexual reference — Supercell's filter is automated and sometimes catches things you would not expect. Names that reference drugs, violence, or hate groups are almost always flagged.

If your name includes a space, special characters, or emoji, keep it straightforward and clear. Some players use clan tags (like "[CLAN] YourName") or symbols to stand out, and these are usually fine as long as the rest of the name is clean. Test your name by saying it out loud to someone else first — if it sounds like it could offend someone, do not use it.

The difference between your name and your player tag

Your player name is what you choose and can change anytime. Your player tag is a code like #ABC123DEF that Supercell assigns to you when you create your account. The tag never changes and is how the game actually identifies you — your name is just decoration.

If you want other players to find you, give them your player tag, not your name. Two players can have the same name, but no two players have the same tag. You can find your tag in the settings menu under "Player Tag" — it is usually displayed at the top of your profile.

Changing your name on different devices

If you play Clash Royale on both your phone and a tablet, or if you switch between iOS and Android, your name change syncs across all devices automatically. You only have to change it once, in any version of the game, and it updates everywhere within a few seconds.

This works because your account is tied to your Supercell ID (or your Apple ID or Google Play account if you linked it that way). When you log in on a different device, you are logging into the same account, so all your settings — including your name — are already there.

What you cannot change about your account

Your player tag, your account creation date, and your arena level are permanent and cannot be changed. If you want a completely fresh start, you have to create a new Supercell ID and start a new account from scratch — there is no way to reset or merge accounts.

Your trophies, cards, and progress are also locked to your account. You cannot transfer them to a different account or give them to another player. If you lose access to your account, Supercell can sometimes recover it if you can prove you own it (usually by showing a receipt for gems you bought), but the process takes time and is not may provide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay gems to change my name the first time?

No. Your first name change is free. Only the second change and beyond cost 500 gems. If you have not changed your name yet, you can do it for nothing right now.

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes, but you will have to pay 500 gems to do it (unless it is your first change). Supercell does not keep a history of your old names, so you have to remember what it was or ask your friends.

What if someone else is using the name I want?

Multiple players can have the same name in Clash Royale. Names are not unique, so you can use any name you want even if someone else already has it. The only unique identifier is your player tag.

Will changing my name affect my clan or my friends list?

No. Your friends will still see you in their friends list, and your clan will still see you as a member. Your name change is cosmetic only — it does not touch any of your social connections or your clan rank.

Can I use spaces or emoji in my name?

Spaces and some emoji are allowed, but keep them minimal. Supercell's filter sometimes blocks names with too many special characters or certain emoji. Stick to letters, numbers, and one or two straightforward symbols if you want to be safe.