Change your Clash Royale name through the in-game settings menu

To change your name in Clash Royale, open the game and tap the settings icon (a gear symbol) in the top right corner of the main screen. From there, select your profile or account section, then look for a name or username field. Tap on your current name to edit it, type your new name, and confirm the change. The process takes less than a minute and takes effect when ready in your clan and on your profile.

You get one free name change when you first create your account. After that, each additional name change costs 500 gems — the premium currency in Clash Royale. If you do not have gems, you can earn them by opening chests, completing challenges, or purchasing them with real money through the in-game shop.

Your new name appears to other players right away. If you are in a clan, your clanmates will see the updated name in the member list and in chat. There is no waiting period or approval process — the change is when ready.

Key Takeaways

  • Access your name change through Settings > Profile, then tap your current name to edit it.
  • Your first name change is free; every name change after that costs 500 gems.
  • The new name appears to all other players when ready, including your clan members.
  • You can change your name as many times as you want, as long as you have gems to spend.
  • Supercell does not allow certain offensive or inappropriate names, and the game may reject your choice if it violates their naming policy.

What names Clash Royale will not allow

Supercell has a content policy that blocks names containing profanity, hate speech, sexual content, or references to real people without permission. The game also rejects names that impersonate Supercell staff or famous players, or names that are blank or consist only of spaces and symbols.

If you try to save a name and the game rejects it, you will see an error message. Try a different name that does not include the problematic content. Most straightforward, clean names go through without issue.

Changing your name on different devices

The name change process is the same whether you play on iOS, Android, or a tablet. Open Clash Royale, tap Settings, go to your profile, and edit your name. Your change syncs across all devices linked to the same Supercell ID, so if you play on both a phone and a tablet, the new name appears on both automatically.

If you have not linked your account to a Supercell ID, do that first through Settings > Account. A Supercell ID lets you back up your progress and play on multiple devices without losing your cards, trophies, or gems.

Recovering gems to pay for a name change

If you do not have 500 gems saved up, you can earn them through regular gameplay. Chests award gems when you open them — the rarer the chest, the more gems you get. Challenges and special events also give gems as rewards. Crown chests, which you earn by winning matches, contain gems along with cards and gold.

The fastest way to get gems without spending money is to complete the special challenges that Supercell runs regularly. These limited-time events often offer gems as final rewards. You can also check the shop daily for gem offers that appear at a discount.

Changing your clan tag or player tag

Your player tag is different from your player name. The tag is a unique code (like #ABC123DEF) that identifies your account across Supercell games. You cannot change your player tag — it is permanent and assigned when you create your account. Your name is what other players see and call you by; your tag is the behind-the-scenes identifier.

If you are in a clan, you can change your clan role or leave and join a different clan, but you cannot change the clan tag itself. Only the clan leader can change the clan name and description.

What happens if you change your name frequently

Supercell does not penalize you for changing your name often, as long as each new name follows their content policy. You can change your name every day if you have the gems to spend. Some players change their names to match seasonal themes, clan events, or just for fun.

Keep in mind that frequent name changes can confuse your clanmates or friends who are trying to find you. If you are in a competitive clan, let them know your new name so they can still recognize you in matches and chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay gems every time I change my name?

Your first name change is free. After that, each change costs 500 gems. If you want to change your name back to something you used before, you still have to pay the gem cost — there is no "undo" option that lets you revert for free.

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

You can use some special characters, but not all. Letters, numbers, and common symbols like hyphens and underscores usually work. Emojis and certain Unicode characters may not be accepted. If the game rejects your name, try removing special characters and using only letters and numbers.

What if someone else has the name I want?

Clash Royale allows multiple players to have the same name, so you can use any name you want as long as it does not violate the content policy. Your unique player tag is what actually identifies you, not your name.

Will my clan see my old name in chat history?

No. Once you change your name, your old messages in clan chat will show your new name. The chat history does not preserve your previous names — it updates to show your current name on all past messages.

Can I change my name if my account is suspended or banned?

If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot access the game or change your name until the suspension is lifted. Contact Supercell support through the in-game help menu if you believe your account was suspended by mistake.