Where to look for your PBE username

Your PBE username is the account name you created when you first signed up for the Public Test Environment — League of Legends' testing server where Riot Games releases new features before they go live. If you have a PBE account, your username appears in the same place as any other League account: in the client itself, on your account settings page, or in your email confirmation from when you created it.

The fastest way is to open the League of Legends client, log in with your PBE credentials, and look at the top left corner where your summoner name displays. That name is your PBE username. If you cannot remember your password, you can reset it through the login screen before you even open the client.

If you no longer have access to the client or prefer to check online, log into your Riot account at account.leagueoflegends.com, select "PBE" from the region dropdown, and your summoner name will display on the main account page.

Key Takeaways

  • Your PBE username is your summoner name on the Public Test Environment server, visible in the top left of the League client when you log in.
  • You can view your PBE username by logging into account.leagueoflegends.com, switching the region to PBE, and checking your account page.
  • If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the League login screen to reset it before logging in.
  • Your PBE account is separate from your regular League account, so your usernames on each server may be different.

Checking the email confirmation from account creation

When you first created your PBE account, Riot Games sent a confirmation email to the address you registered with. That email contains your summoner name and account details. Search your email inbox for messages from "noreply@leagueoflegends.com" or "Riot Games" with subject lines mentioning "PBE" or "account confirmation."

If you cannot find the original confirmation, check your spam or promotions folder — confirmation emails sometimes land there. The email will show your summoner name clearly, and you can use that to log back into your account if you need to reset your password.

What to do if you cannot log into the PBE client

If the League client will not accept your password, go to the main League of Legends login page and click "Forgot your password?" Enter the email address associated with your PBE account. Riot will send a password reset link to that email within a few minutes.

After you reset your password, log back into the client and your summoner name will appear in the top left. If you still cannot log in, check that you are selecting the PBE region from the dropdown menu — many players accidentally try to log into the regular North American or European servers instead.

Differences between your PBE username and your main account username

Your PBE account is completely separate from your regular League account. This means your summoner name on PBE may be entirely different from the name you use on the live server. You may have created your PBE account years ago with a different name, or you may have changed it since then.

If you play on multiple regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific), you have a separate account on each one, and your PBE account is yet another separate login. Do not assume your PBE username matches any of your other accounts — check the PBE client or account page directly to be certain.

Recovering a PBE account you have not used in years

PBE accounts that go inactive for a long time may be deactivated by Riot Games. If you created a PBE account but have not logged in for several years, your account may no longer exist. You can check by attempting to log in at account.leagueoflegends.com with your old credentials.

If your account is gone, you can request a new PBE account through Riot's official PBE sign-up page. Riot periodically opens PBE recruitment, though it is not always available. Check the League of Legends PBE website to see whether new accounts are being accepted and what the current requirements are.

Using your PBE username in the community

When you post on League forums, Discord servers, or community sites about PBE testing, your PBE username is what other players will see and recognize. Make sure you know it correctly so you can reference your own account when reporting bugs or discussing test features with other testers.

If you are trying to find another player's PBE username to add them as a friend on the test server, ask them directly — usernames are not searchable across the internet the way they sometimes are on live servers. You will need their exact summoner name to send a friend request on PBE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PBE username the same as my regular League username?

Not necessarily. Your PBE account is separate from your live server account, so your summoner names can be completely different. Check your PBE account page to see what name you actually created on that server.

What if I forgot my email address for my PBE account?

If you cannot remember the email you used to register, you cannot reset your password through the normal process. Contact Riot Games support directly through their help portal and explain the situation — they may be able to help you recover the account if you can verify your identity.

Can I change my PBE username?

Yes. Log into the League client on PBE, go to your account settings, and look for the option to change your summoner name. You may need to pay Riot Points or wait for a free name change window, depending on when you last changed it.

Do I need a PBE account to play League of Legends?

No. The PBE is optional and only for players who want to test new features before they release to everyone. Your regular League account on your home region works perfectly fine without ever touching PBE.

What if my PBE account was banned?

If you cannot log in and receive a message about your account being restricted or banned, check your email for notifications from Riot Games explaining why. You can appeal the decision through Riot's support system if you believe it was made in error.