You can change your Clash of Clans name through the in-game settings menu, and the process takes less than a minute

Open Clash of Clans and tap the settings icon (usually a gear symbol in the bottom right corner of the main village screen). Scroll down until you see your current name displayed at the top of the settings menu. Tap on your name, type your new name into the text field, and tap the confirm or save button. The change takes effect when ready in your village and in multiplayer matches.

The first name change is free. After that, each name change costs 500 gems — the premium currency in Clash of Clans. If you do not have 500 gems in your account, you will need to purchase them through the in-game shop before you can change your name again.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first name change in Clash of Clans is free; subsequent changes cost 500 gems each.
  • You change your name through the settings menu by tapping your current name and typing a new one.
  • The new name appears when ready to other players in your clan and in multiplayer battles.
  • Supercell (the game developer) blocks certain words and phrases, so your chosen name must pass their filter before it saves.
  • You can change your name as often as you want, as long as you have the gems to pay for it after the first change.

Where to find the name change option

The settings menu is the fastest way to reach the name change screen. On the main village screen, look for a small gear icon or settings button — on most devices this sits in the bottom right corner, but the exact position can vary depending on your screen size and device type. Tap it once.

Once the settings menu opens, your current name appears near the top, usually displayed in large text or in a highlighted box. Tap directly on your name (not on a separate "edit" button — just the name itself). A text input field will appear where you can delete your old name and type your new one.

Name restrictions and what Supercell will not allow

Supercell filters all player names through an automated system that blocks words and phrases the company considers offensive, inappropriate, or promotional. If you try to save a name that contains a blocked word, the game will reject it and ask you to choose something different. The filter catches profanity, slurs, sexual content, and names that look like spam or advertising.

Names that reference real people (celebrities, politicians, or public figures) are sometimes rejected, though not always — the filter is not consistent on this point. If your chosen name is rejected, try removing any potentially problematic words or shortening it. You can try again when ready; there is no penalty for a rejected name, and you do not lose gems.

How gems work and the cost of name changes

Gems are Clash of Clans' premium currency, earned slowly through gameplay or purchased with real money. Your first name change is free as a one-time courtesy. Every name change after that costs exactly 500 gems. If you have fewer than 500 gems in your account, the game will show you the cost and ask whether you want to purchase gems before proceeding.

Gems can be earned by clearing obstacles in your village, completing certain achievements, or opening gem boxes that appear randomly on your map. However, earning 500 gems through gameplay takes weeks or months. Most players who change their names frequently purchase gems through the in-game shop using real money, though this is entirely optional.

What happens to your name in your clan and in battles

When you change your name, every other player in your clan sees the new name when ready. Your old name disappears from the clan roster, war logs, and chat history — it is replaced everywhere with your new name. Players outside your clan will also see your new name the next time they encounter you in multiplayer battles or raids.

Your clan tag (the abbreviation that appears next to your name in some screens) does not change when you change your player name. These are two separate things. If you want to change your clan tag, that is a different process handled by your clan leader, not by you individually.

Changing your name on different devices

Clash of Clans is linked to your Supercell ID (on iOS and Android) or your Google Play account (Android only). When you change your name on one device, the change syncs to all other devices where you play the same account. You do not need to change your name separately on each phone or tablet.

If you play on multiple devices but have not linked them to the same account, they are treated as separate villages with separate names. Linking your accounts through Supercell ID ensures that your name change applies everywhere you play.

If you regret your name change

There is no undo button for name changes in Clash of Clans. Once you confirm a new name, it is permanent until you pay gems to change it again. Before you tap confirm, read your new name carefully — you cannot revert to your old name without paying 500 gems to change it back.

If you changed your name by accident or typed it wrong, your only option is to pay 500 gems to change it again. There is no way to contact Supercell and ask them to reverse a name change or refund the gems you spent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use special characters or emojis in my Clash of Clans name?

The game allows some special characters, but not all. Letters, numbers, and common punctuation marks (like hyphens and underscores) usually work. Emojis are blocked by the filter. If you try to use a character and it is rejected, try removing it and using only letters and numbers instead.

What if someone else has the name I want?

Clash of Clans allows multiple players to have the same name. There is no name reservation system, so you can choose any name that passes the content filter, even if another player already uses it. Your unique player ID (not your name) is what distinguishes you from other players.

Do I lose my village or progress if I change my name?

No. Changing your name does not affect your village, your troops, your buildings, your clan membership, or any of your progress. Only your display name changes. Everything else stays exactly the same.

Can I change my name more than once?

Yes, you can change your name as many times as you want. The first change is free. After that, each change costs 500 gems. There is no limit on how many times you can change it.

Will my clan mates see my old name in the war log after I change it?

No. Your old name is replaced with your new name everywhere in the game, including in past war logs and battle records. There is no way to see what your old name was unless someone took a screenshot of it before you changed it.