Wild Rift username changes happen through your Riot account, not in the game itself

To change your Wild Rift username, you log into your Riot account on the web, go to your account settings, and change the name there. The new name appears in Wild Rift within a few minutes. You do not change it inside the game — the game pulls your username from your Riot account, so changing it at the source changes it everywhere.

Riot Games (the company behind Wild Rift) lets you change your summoner name once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a countdown timer telling you when the next change is available. There is no cost to change your name, and the change is permanent until you change it again.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, not through the Wild Rift app, to change your username.
  • Your new name takes effect in Wild Rift within a few minutes of saving the change in your Riot account settings.
  • You can change your summoner name once every 30 days, and Riot shows you a countdown if you have changed it recently.
  • If your desired name is taken, you will see that message when you try to save — you cannot reserve a name or join a waitlist.

Step-by-step: changing your name on the Riot website

Open a web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. Log in with the email and password you use for Wild Rift. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you will need to enter a code from your authenticator app or email.

Once you are logged in, look for the section labeled Account or Summoner (the exact label varies slightly by region). Click on it. You will see your current summoner name displayed. Next to it is an Edit button or pencil icon — click that.

Type your new name into the text box. Riot has a few rules: your name must be between 3 and 16 characters, can use letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters. Once you type the name, click Save or Confirm. If the name is available, the change saves when ready. If it is taken, Riot tells you so, and you can try a different name.

When you cannot change your name yet

If you changed your summoner name in the last 30 days, the Riot website shows you a countdown timer next to your current name. The timer tells you exactly when you can change it again. You cannot bypass this wait — there is no way to change your name more often, and no paid option to skip the cooldown.

The 30-day timer starts from the moment you saved your previous name change, not from when you started the process. If you changed your name on March 15, you can change it again on April 14.

Names that Riot will not allow

Riot blocks names that contain profanity, slurs, or hateful language. The system is automated, so if you try to save a name that triggers the filter, you get a message saying the name violates the Code of Conduct. You will need to choose a different name.

Names that impersonate Riot employees, professional players, or streamers are also blocked. If you try to use a name that is too similar to a well-known player's name, Riot may reject it. The system is not perfect — if you believe your name was blocked unfairly, you can contact Riot support through the website, though they rarely override the automated decision.

What happens to your old name after you change it

Once you change your summoner name, your old name becomes available for someone else to use. You cannot reclaim it later. If you are worried about losing a name you like, do not change it unless you are sure.

Your match history, rank, and all your game data stay attached to your account — changing your name does not reset anything. Friends who had you added will still see you on their friends list, though your name will update to the new one the next time they log in.

If your name change is not showing up in Wild Rift

After you save your new name on the Riot website, it usually appears in Wild Rift within a few minutes. If you are still seeing your old name after 10 minutes, try closing the Wild Rift app completely and opening it again. The app sometimes needs to refresh to pull the updated name from your account.

If the name still has not changed after closing and reopening the app, log out of Wild Rift, wait a few minutes, and log back in. This forces the app to sync with your Riot account again. If it has been more than an hour and your name still has not updated, contact Riot support — this is rare, but it can happen if there is a sync delay on their servers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Wild Rift username more than once every 30 days?

No. Riot enforces a 30-day cooldown between name changes, and there is no way to pay to skip it or change it more often. The timer is the same for all players.

What if someone else takes the name I want?

If a name is taken, Riot tells you when you try to save it. You cannot reserve a name or join a waitlist. Your only option is to choose a different name or wait and hope the person who has it changes their name and makes it available again.

Do I need to change my password after changing my username?

No. Changing your summoner name does not affect your password or account security. Your password stays the same.

Will my friends still see me after I change my name?

Yes. Your friends list connection is tied to your account, not your name. Your friends will see your new name the next time they log in, and you will still be on their friends list.

Can I change my name if I have been banned or suspended?

If your account is currently suspended or banned, you cannot log into the Riot website to change your name. Once your suspension ends, you can change your name normally. If your account is permanently banned, you cannot change the name.