Where to Find Your PBE Username

Your PBE account username is the name you chose when you created your account, and it appears in the top-right corner of the PBE client after you log in. If you are already logged in, look for your username displayed next to your profile icon — that is the name you use to log in and the one other players see in-game.

The fastest way to confirm your username is to open the PBE client, log in with your credentials, and look at the upper right of the screen. Your username will be visible there. If you have not logged in recently or are unsure whether you remember it correctly, you can also check your email — Riot Games sends account confirmation emails to the address you registered with, and those emails often reference your username.

Key Takeaways

  • Your PBE username appears in the top-right corner of the client after you log in, next to your profile icon.
  • If you cannot remember your username, check the confirmation email Riot Games sent when you created your account.
  • Your PBE username is different from your summoner name — the username is what you use to log in, while the summoner name is what displays in-game.
  • If you have lost access to the email address you registered with, you will need to contact Riot Games support to recover your account.

Check Your Email for Account Confirmation

When you first created your PBE account, Riot Games sent a confirmation email to the address you provided during registration. That email typically includes your username or a reference to it. Search your email inbox for messages from Riot Games — look for subject lines like "Confirm your email" or "Welcome to PBE" — and open the most recent one.

If you cannot find the email in your inbox, check your spam or promotions folder, as confirmation emails sometimes get filtered there. The email will contain details about your account, including your username. If you still cannot locate it, you can use the email address itself as a clue — the account is registered to that address, so you can attempt to log in using that email instead of a username, and many systems will accept either.

Log In to the PBE Client Directly

The simplest method is to open the PBE client on your computer and attempt to log in. If you remember your password, enter your email address or the username you think is correct in the login field. The PBE client will tell you when ready if the username or password is wrong, which helps you narrow down what you are looking for.

Once you log in successfully, your username will display in the top-right corner of the client window. Write it down or take a screenshot so you have it saved for future reference. If you are not sure whether you have the PBE client installed, check your Applications folder on Mac or your Program Files on Windows — the folder is usually named "PBE" or "Riot Games".

Understand the Difference Between Username and Summoner Name

A common source of confusion is the difference between your PBE account username and your summoner name. Your username is what you use to log into the PBE client — it is the account credential. Your summoner name is the name that appears above your character in-game and on the PBE leaderboards.

You can change your summoner name in-game, but your username stays the same. If someone tells you they cannot find you on PBE, they are usually looking for your summoner name, not your username. You can see your summoner name by opening the client, logging in, and looking at the main menu — it will display prominently on your profile card.

Contact Riot Games Support If You Cannot Access Your Account

If you have forgotten both your username and password, or if you no longer have access to the email address you registered with, you will need to contact Riot Games support. Visit the Riot Games support website and select the option to recover your account. You will be asked to provide information that proves you own the account, such as the email address you registered with, the phone number associated with the account, or details about your purchase history.

Riot Games support can verify your identity and help you regain access to your account. The process typically takes a few business days. Have any information ready that might help prove ownership — old receipts for in-game purchases, the approximate date you created the account, or any other details you remember about the registration.

Save Your Username in a Safe Place

Once you have found your username, write it down or save it in a password manager alongside your password. Many people use the same password manager for all their gaming accounts, which makes it straightforward to log in without having to remember or search for your username each time.

If you use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the built-in password manager in your browser, you can store your PBE login credentials there. This also protects you if you forget your username in the future — you can straightforward open your password manager and look it up instead of going through the recovery process again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PBE username the same as my League of Legends username?

Not necessarily. Your PBE account is separate from your main League of Legends account. You may have created a different username for PBE, or you may have used the same one. The only way to know is to check your PBE client or the confirmation email for your PBE account specifically.

Can I change my PBE username?

Your PBE username cannot be changed — it is a permanent account identifier. However, you can change your summoner name, which is the name other players see in-game. If you want a different in-game name, change your summoner name instead through the client settings.

What if I see a username I do not recognize when I log in?

If the username displayed is not one you remember creating, your account may have been compromised. Change your password when ready and contact Riot Games support. Do not use that account until you have secured it and confirmed the username is yours.

Can I use my email address to log in instead of my username?

Yes. Most Riot Games clients accept either your username or your registered email address in the login field. If you cannot remember your username, try logging in with your email address instead.