Change your Valorant username through the Riot Games client

To change your Valorant username, open the Riot Games client on your computer, select your profile icon in the top right, and click Account. From there, select Riot ID and you'll see your current username (the part before the hashtag) and your tagline (the four-digit number after it). Click the pencil icon next to your Riot ID to edit your username, type your new one, and confirm the change. The new name takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games tied to that account.

You can change your username once every 30 days at no cost. If you try to change it again before 30 days have passed, the client will show you the exact date when you're may be able to access to make another change. Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters except hyphens and underscores.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Riot Games client, go to your profile, select Account, then Riot ID to find the edit option for your username.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days without paying anything.
  • Usernames must be 3 to 16 characters and can only use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.
  • Your tagline (the four-digit number) stays the same even when you change your username, so friends can still find you.
  • The change takes effect when ready across all Riot games, including League of Legends and Valorant.

What happens to your tagline when you change your username

Your tagline is the four-digit number that appears after your username — for example, username#1234. When you change your username, your tagline stays exactly the same. This matters because your tagline is what makes your Riot ID unique. Two players can have the username "Shadow," but only one can be "Shadow#4891." Friends and teammates will still be able to find you by your full Riot ID even after you change the name part.

If you want to change your tagline as well, you cannot do that through the normal settings. Taglines are assigned randomly by Riot Games and are permanent. The only way to get a different tagline is to create a new Riot account entirely, which means starting over with a fresh Valorant account and losing all your progress, skins, and rank.

Restrictions and things that prevent a username change

Riot Games blocks certain usernames for specific reasons. You cannot use a name that is already taken by another player on your server region. You also cannot use usernames that contain hate speech, slurs, or references to real people without permission. If you try to set a username that violates these rules, the client will reject it and ask you to choose a different one.

If your account has been suspended or banned, you may not be able to change your username until the suspension ends. Similarly, if you've been flagged for account security issues, Riot may temporarily lock username changes as a protective measure. In both cases, trying to change your username will show an error message explaining why the change is blocked.

How long the change takes to show up everywhere

The username change appears in Valorant and the Riot Games client when ready. However, it can take a few minutes to show up in other places where your profile appears — like the Valorant website, your match history, or third-party stat tracking sites. If you're playing a match when you change your username, you may see the old name in that match's scoreboard until the match ends and the server updates.

Friends will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. If someone is currently in a party with you, they may still see your old username until they restart the client or rejoin the party.

Changing your username if you forgot your password

If you cannot log into your Riot Games account, you cannot change your username from the client. Instead, go to the Riot Games website and select Sign In. Click Forgot your password? and enter the email address tied to your account. Riot will send you a password reset link. After you reset your password and log back in, you can change your username through the client as normal.

If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, contact Riot Games support through their website. You'll need to verify your identity by answering security questions or providing information about your account — such as the email you originally signed up with, the date you created the account, or details about purchases you've made. Once verified, support can help you regain access to your account.

Changing your username on console or mobile

Valorant is only available on PC, so you cannot change your username directly from a console or mobile device. However, if you have a PC, you can log into the Riot Games client there and make the change. Your username will then update across all platforms where you play Valorant.

If you do not have access to a PC, you can change your username through the Riot Games website on any device with a web browser. Log in to your account, go to Account, select Riot ID, and follow the same steps as you would in the client. The change will take effect when ready on all your devices.

What to do if your desired username is already taken

If the username you want is already in use by another player, the Riot Games client will tell you it's unavailable when you try to set it. You'll need to choose a different name. Consider adding numbers to the end of your preferred username — for example, if "Shadow" is taken, try "Shadow47" or "Shadow2024." You can also use hyphens or underscores to create variations, like "Shadow-King" or "Shadow_King."

Usernames are not reserved or held for inactive accounts. If a player stops playing Valorant and their account becomes inactive, their username remains tied to that account and cannot be claimed by someone else. Riot Games does not recycle old usernames, so if the name you want belongs to an inactive player, it will remain unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Riot Games limits username changes to once every 30 days. If you try to change it again before the 30-day window closes, the client will show you the exact date when your next change becomes available. This limit applies to your entire Riot Games account, not just Valorant.

Does changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, match history, stats, and all cosmetics stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed next to your profile changes. Anyone looking at your past matches will see your new username, not the old one.

What if I change my username and then want to change it back?

You can change it back, but you'll have to wait 30 days from your last change. If you changed your username today, you cannot change it again until 30 days from now — even if you want to revert to your original name. Plan your username changes carefully because of this cooldown.

Can I use special characters like @ or ! in my username?

No. Valorant usernames only allow letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Spaces, periods, @ symbols, exclamation marks, and other special characters are not permitted. If you try to use them, the client will reject the username.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes. Your tagline (the four-digit number) never changes, so your full Riot ID remains unique even after you change the name part. Friends can still search for you by your new username or by your full Riot ID and will find you without any issues.