You can change your Riot sign-in username through the Account Settings page on the Riot website
Your Riot sign-in username is the name you type into the login box when you start Valorant, League of Legends, or any other Riot game. It is separate from your in-game display name — changing one does not change the other. You reach the username change tool by logging into your Riot account on the web, navigating to Account Settings, and selecting the username field.
The process takes about five minutes. You will need to confirm your identity by entering a code sent to your registered email address. Riot does not charge a fee for this change, and you can do it as often as you want, though there is a short waiting period between changes.
Key Takeaways
- Your Riot sign-in username is what you type to log in, not your in-game display name, and you change it through the Riot website, not inside a game.
- You must be logged into your Riot account on the web and have access to the email address registered to that account.
- Riot sends a confirmation code to your email to verify the change, so check your inbox and spam folder if the code does not arrive when ready.
- After you change your username, you will use the new one the next time you log into any Riot game.
Log into your Riot account on the web
Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser. Click the blue "Sign In" button in the top right corner. Enter the username and password you currently use to log into your games, then click "Sign In" again.
If you have two-factor authentication turned on, Riot will ask you to enter a code from your authenticator app or text message. Do that now. You will then land on your account dashboard.
Navigate to the username change tool
On the left side of the dashboard, you will see a menu with options like "Account", "Security", and "Billing". Click on Account. The page will load and show you several fields, including your current username, email address, and date of birth.
Look for the field labeled Username. It will show your current sign-in name in a text box. To the right of that box, you should see a pencil icon or an "Edit" button. Click it.
Enter your new username and confirm it
A text field will appear where you can type your new username. Riot usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens or periods are not allowed.
Type your new username into the field. As you type, Riot will tell you whether the name is available. If you see a green checkmark, the name is yours to use. If you see a red X, that username is already taken — try a different one. Once you have a name that works, click the "Save" or "Confirm" button below the field.
Verify your identity with an email code
Riot will ask you to confirm the change by entering a code. Check the email address registered to your Riot account — you should receive a message from Riot within a few seconds. The code is usually a six-digit number.
If the email does not arrive right away, check your spam or junk folder. Sometimes email filters catch Riot's messages by mistake. If you still do not see it after a minute or two, click the "Resend Code" button on the Riot website and wait again. Once you have the code, type it into the box on the website and click "Verify".
Your new username is now active
Riot will show you a confirmation message saying your username has been changed. You do not need to do anything else — the change takes effect when ready. The next time you close and reopen a Riot game, or the next time you log out and log back in, use your new username instead of the old one.
Your old username is now available for someone else to claim. If you change your mind within a few hours, you can go back to Account Settings and change it again, though Riot may ask you to wait a short time between changes.
What to do if the username field is locked or grayed out
If you cannot click on the username field or the edit button, it usually means one of two things. First, check that you are actually logged in — if your session timed out, you will see the fields but not be able to edit them. Log out and log back in, then try again.
Second, Riot sometimes locks the username field temporarily if you have changed it very recently. If you changed your username within the last few days, wait 24 to 48 hours and try again. If neither of those is the issue and the field is still locked, contact Riot Support through the help page at support.riotgames.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my username affect my rank, skins, or game progress?
No. Your username is only what you type to log in. Everything in your account — your rank, your cosmetics, your match history, your friends list — stays exactly the same. Only the name you use to sign in changes.
Can I change my username back to what it was before?
Yes, but only if no one else has claimed it. If you change your username and then want to go back to the old one, you can change it again as long as the old name is still available. If someone else has taken it, you cannot use it again.
What if I forget my new username right after I change it?
Log into your Riot account on the web and go to Account Settings. Your current username will be displayed in the Username field. You can also see it in the top right corner of the account dashboard where it shows your profile.
Do I need to change my in-game display name too?
No. Your sign-in username and your in-game display name are two separate things. Changing one does not change the other. If you want to change how your name appears in games, that is a different process done inside the game itself.
How long does the username change take to show up?
It is when ready. As soon as you verify the code and see the confirmation message, your new username is active. You can log out and log back in with the new name right away.