Change your Riot username through the account settings page

To change your Riot username, log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, go to the Username section under Account Settings, and click the pencil icon next to your current name. Type your new username, check that it is available, and click Save. The change takes effect when ready.

Your new username will appear the next time you log into Valorant, League of Legends, or any other Riot game. If you play multiple Riot games, the username change applies to all of them at once — you cannot have different usernames across different games on the same account.

Riot allows one free username change every 90 days. If you have already changed your username within the last 90 days, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again. After the 90-day window, you can change it as many times as you want without paying.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.riotgames.com, find the Username section, and click the pencil icon to edit your name.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  • You can change your username once every 90 days for free; additional changes within that window cost Riot Points.
  • The change applies to all Riot games on your account at the same time.
  • If your desired username is taken, Riot will suggest similar alternatives you can claim instead.

What usernames Riot will and will not allow

Riot rejects usernames that contain profanity, hate speech, or references to real people's names without permission. The system also blocks usernames that are too similar to existing ones — if someone already has "Valorant_Pro", you cannot claim "Valorant_Pro1" or "Valorant Pro" (with a space). Riot's filter catches most obvious violations automatically, but some names are reviewed by a person if the system is unsure.

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores. Spaces, hyphens, and special characters like @ or # are not allowed. If you try to save a name that breaks these rules, the page will show you exactly what is wrong before you submit it.

Paying to change your username before 90 days have passed

If you want to change your username before the 90-day window closes, you can pay with Riot Points (the premium currency in Valorant and League of Legends). The cost is typically 1,350 Riot Points, though Riot occasionally runs promotions that lower the price. You will see the exact cost on the username change page before you confirm the purchase.

To pay with Riot Points, click Change Now instead of waiting for the timer to expire. The system will deduct the points from your account balance and process the change when ready. If you do not have enough Riot Points, you can buy more through the in-game store or the Riot Games website.

What happens if your username is reported or flagged

If another player reports your username as offensive or against Riot's rules, Riot's moderation team will review it. If they agree that it violates the username policy, you will receive an email asking you to change it within a set timeframe — usually 30 days. You will not be able to log in until you choose a new name.

This is different from a ban on your account. A username violation only requires you to pick a different name; your account, rank, and game progress remain intact. Once you change your username to something that follows the rules, you can log back in and play normally.

Changing your display name versus your username

Riot Games has two separate name fields: your username (what you log in with and what appears in most places) and your display name (what other players see in-game). The steps above change your username. If you want to change only how your name appears to other players in Valorant or League of Legends, you can edit your display name separately in each game's settings.

Your display name can be different from your username, and you can change it more often without waiting 90 days. However, most players keep them the same to avoid confusion. If you change your username, your display name will update automatically unless you have customized it separately.

Troubleshooting username changes that do not go through

If you click Save and the page shows an error, the most common reason is that the username is already taken or too similar to an existing one. Try a different name, or wait a few minutes and try again — sometimes the system needs time to process. If the error persists, clear your browser cache and log out, then log back in and try once more.

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username yet, check the countdown timer on the page. It will tell you exactly how many days remain before your next free change. If the timer shows zero days remaining but you still cannot change your name, log out completely, wait 10 minutes, and log back in — the system sometimes needs time to refresh.

If you have paid Riot Points for a username change and the change did not go through, contact Riot Games support through the Support page at account.riotgames.com. You will need to describe what happened and provide a screenshot of the error message. Riot support can refund your Riot Points or manually process the change if there was a technical problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to my old one after I change it?

Yes, but you have to wait 90 days or pay Riot Points. Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for someone else to claim. If you want it back, you can change to it again after the 90-day cooldown expires, or pay to change when ready.

Will changing my username affect my rank or game progress?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, cosmetics, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed changes. You will still see your full match history and all your unlocked content.

What if someone else took the username I want?

If the exact username you want is taken, Riot will suggest similar alternatives on the username change page. You can add a number or underscore to make it unique — for example, if "Valorant_Pro" is taken, you might claim "Valorant_Pro1" or "Valorant_Pro_" instead.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your password stays the same. You log in with your username, so changing the username does not affect your password or security settings. Your email address and two-factor authentication (if you have it set up) remain unchanged.

Can I change my username on mobile, or do I need a computer?

You can change your username on any device with a web browser, including phones and tablets. Go to account.riotgames.com in your phone's browser, log in, and follow the same steps. The mobile version of the account settings page works the same way as the desktop version.