Yes, you can change your name in Clash Royale, but the method depends on which platform you play on

Clash Royale lets you change your in-game name through the settings menu on your device. The exact steps differ slightly between iOS, Android, and the web version, but the process takes less than a minute once you open the right menu. You can change your name as often as you want, though the game may ask you to wait a short time between changes if you do it repeatedly.

Your name change takes effect when ready across all your devices if your account is linked to Supercell ID, Google Play, or Game Center. If your account is not linked to one of these services, your name change only affects the device you made it on, and you will need to link your account to sync it everywhere.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Clash Royale, tap your profile icon at the top left, then tap the pencil icon next to your current name to edit it.
  • Your new name appears when ready in your profile and in battles, but other players may see the old name briefly if they have not refreshed their game.
  • If you play on multiple devices, link your account to Supercell ID, Google Play, or Game Center so your name change syncs everywhere.
  • There is no cost to change your name, and you can do it as many times as you want, though the game may pause you briefly between rapid changes.

How to change your name on Android

Open Clash Royale and look for your profile icon in the top left corner of the main screen — it is a small circular image with your current avatar. Tap it once to open your profile page.

On your profile page, you will see your current name displayed prominently. Next to your name, there is a small pencil icon. Tap that pencil to enter edit mode. A text box will appear with your current name highlighted. Delete the old name and type your new one. Clash Royale allows names up to 16 characters, including spaces and most symbols.

Once you have typed your new name, tap the checkmark or confirm button that appears. Your name changes when ready, and you will be returned to your profile page. The new name is now live in your account.

How to change your name on iOS

The process on iPhone and iPad is identical to Android. Tap your profile icon in the top left, then tap the pencil icon next to your name. Type your new name in the text box that appears, and tap confirm. Your name updates right away.

If you are playing through Game Center on iOS, make sure your Clash Royale account is linked to your Game Center account. This ensures your name change syncs if you play on other devices. You can check this in the settings menu under "Linked Accounts."

What happens if you play on multiple devices

If you play Clash Royale on both your phone and tablet, or on your phone and a friend's device, you need to link your account to keep everything in sync. Without a linked account, changing your name on one device does not change it on the other.

To link your account, open Clash Royale, tap your profile icon, and scroll down to "Linked Accounts." You can link to Supercell ID (Supercell's own account system), Google Play (Android), or Game Center (iOS). Once linked, any name change you make on any device will appear on all of them within a few seconds.

If you have already linked your account and changed your name, but the new name is not showing on another device, close the game completely and reopen it. This forces the game to refresh and pull the latest account data from Supercell's servers.

Name restrictions and what you cannot do

Clash Royale does not allow names that contain profanity, hate speech, or references to real people's names used to impersonate them. The game has an automated filter that will reject these names when you try to save them. If your name is rejected, you will see an error message telling you the name is not allowed. Try a different name instead.

You can use numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks in your name. Emojis are not supported in Clash Royale names. There is no cooldown between name changes — you can change your name again when ready after the first change, though if you change it many times in a very short period, the game may temporarily prevent further changes as a spam safeguard.

Why other players might still see your old name

After you change your name, you will see the new name in your own profile right away. However, other players in your clan or friends list may see your old name for a few minutes until their game refreshes. This is normal and happens because their devices have cached (stored) your old name locally.

When those players close and reopen Clash Royale, or when they navigate away from and back to your profile, their game will fetch the updated name from the server. There is nothing you need to do — it syncs automatically. If someone says they still see your old name after several hours, ask them to fully close the app and reopen it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my name affect my trophies or cards?

No. Your name is purely cosmetic. Changing it does not affect your trophy count, card collection, deck, or any progress you have made. Your account data stays exactly the same — only the name displayed changes.

Can I change my name back to something I used before?

Yes. There is no restriction on reusing old names. You can change to a new name and then change back to an old one whenever you want. Supercell does not track or reserve previous names.

What if I forget to link my account and change my name on two different devices?

Each device will have a different name stored locally. When you finally link your account, the game will sync to whichever name was most recently changed on the device you linked from. The other name will be overwritten. To avoid this, link your account before making any name changes.

Is there a cost to change my name?

No. Changing your name in Clash Royale is completely free. You do not need to spend gems, gold, or any in-game currency.