You can change your Riot Games username, but only once every 90 days

Riot Games lets you change the username associated with your account through the official Riot client or website. The change takes effect when ready across all Riot games — League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and others. However, you can only make this change once every 90 days, and the new name must follow Riot's content policy (no hate speech, slurs, or impersonation of real people or pro players).

If you have never changed your username before, your first change is free. Subsequent changes cost 1,380 Riot Points, which is Riot's premium currency. You cannot change your username back to one you used previously unless 90 days have passed since you stopped using it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Riot username once every 90 days through the official Riot website or client.
  • Your first username change is free; all changes after that cost 1,380 Riot Points.
  • The new username must not contain hate speech, slurs, or impersonate real people or professional players.
  • Your change takes effect when ready across all games tied to your Riot account.
  • You cannot reuse a previous username until 90 days have passed since you stopped using it.

How to change your username through the Riot website

Go to account.riotgames.com and sign in with your Riot account credentials. Click on your account name or profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Look for the section labeled "Username" — it will show your current name and a button to change it.

Click the change button and enter your new username in the text field. Riot will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or violates the content policy. If your name is available and acceptable, you will see a confirmation screen showing the cost (free for your first change, 1,380 Riot Points for later changes). Confirm the change, and it will be live within seconds.

Changing your username in the Riot client

Open the Riot client on your computer and sign in. Click the gear icon in the top right corner to open Settings. Select "Account" from the left menu, then find the "Username" section. The process from here is identical to the website method — enter your new name, check availability, and confirm.

The Riot client method works the same way whether you are launching League of Legends, Valorant, or another Riot game. Your change will sync across all of them once it is complete.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old name becomes unavailable for 90 days. After that period, Riot releases it back into the pool of available names, and anyone can claim it. This means someone else could eventually use your previous username, so do not rely on it being reserved for you.

Your account history, rank, cosmetics, and all other data remain attached to your account regardless of username changes. Friends will see your new name when ready, and your old name will not appear anywhere in your account or match history.

Username requirements and what Riot will reject

Riot blocks usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or graphic sexual content. They also reject names that impersonate professional players, Riot employees, or real public figures. Names that are purely numbers or consist of repeated characters (like "aaaaaaa") are often rejected as well.

Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long. Spaces are not allowed, but underscores and hyphens are. If Riot rejects your chosen name, the system will tell you why and let you try again when ready without penalty.

If you cannot afford the cost or hit the 90-day limit

If you just changed your username and want to change it again, you will have to wait 90 days from your last change. There is no way to bypass this cooldown, even if you pay extra Riot Points. The 90-day timer applies to every account, regardless of rank or account age.

If you do not have 1,380 Riot Points for a second change, you can purchase them through the Riot client or website using real money. Riot Points are sold in bundles, and the smallest bundle usually costs more than a single username change, so you may end up with leftover Points for other cosmetics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, statistics, and all match history stay attached to your account. Only the name displayed changes. Friends and teammates will see your new name in future matches, but past games will show your old name in the replay.

Can I change my username on mobile?

You can change it through the Riot website on mobile by visiting account.riotgames.com in your browser. The Riot mobile app does not have a username change feature, so the website is your only option if you are on a phone or tablet.

What if someone else takes my old username after 90 days?

Once the 90-day cooldown expires, your old username enters the public pool and anyone can claim it. Riot does not reserve old usernames for previous owners. If you want to keep a name, do not change away from it.

Do I have to pay Riot Points with real money, or can I earn them in-game?

Riot Points must be purchased with real money. You cannot earn them through gameplay. Some cosmetics and battle passes use Blue Essence or Valorant Points instead, but username changes specifically require Riot Points.

What if Riot rejects my username for violating the policy?

The system will tell you why it was rejected and let you try a different name when ready. There is no penalty for rejected attempts. You can keep trying new names until you find one that passes the content check.