Change Your Clash Royale Name Through the In-Game 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 home screen. From there, select your profile or account name at the top of the settings menu. You will see a pencil icon or "Edit" button next to your current name — tap it to open the name-change field.

Type your new name into the text box. Clash Royale allows names up to 20 characters and permits letters, numbers, and some special characters. Once you have entered the name you want, tap the checkmark or confirm button to save the change. The new name takes effect when ready in your profile and appears to other players right away.

If you do not see an edit option next to your name, make sure you are logged into the account you want to change. Players logged in through a guest account or a linked social account (Facebook, Google Play, Game Center, or Supercell ID) may have different options depending on which platform they use.

Key Takeaways

  • Open settings from the home screen, select your profile name, and tap the edit icon to change it directly in the game.
  • Your new name can be up to 20 characters and takes effect when ready across all your accounts and clans.
  • If you linked your account to Facebook, Google Play, Game Center, or Supercell ID, you can also change your name through those platforms' account settings.
  • Clash Royale does not charge gems or in-game currency for name changes, and you can change your name as often as you want.
  • Offensive or inappropriate names may be flagged by other players and could result in a forced name change by Supercell.

Changing Your Name if Your Account is Linked to Another Platform

If you play Clash Royale through a linked account — Facebook, Google Play, Game Center, or Supercell ID — you have the option to change your name from within the game or through the linked platform itself. The in-game method described above works regardless of which platform your account is linked to.

Alternatively, you can change your name by updating your profile on the linked platform. For example, if your account is linked to Facebook, you can change your Facebook name, and Clash Royale will reflect that change. However, the in-game method is usually faster because the change appears when ready without syncing delays.

What Happens to Your Old Name

When you change your name in Clash Royale, your old name becomes available for other players to use. Your clan members, friends, and opponents will see your new name the next time they view your profile or encounter you in battle. Replays and battle logs will show your new name, not the old one.

Your player tag — a unique ID number that appears below your name — never changes. This tag is what the game uses to track your account, trophies, and progress. Even if you change your name ten times, your player tag stays the same, so your friends can always find you by that tag if they save it.

Name Change Restrictions and Rules

Clash Royale does not limit how often you can change your name, and there is no cost in gems or gold. However, the game does have content rules: names that contain profanity, hate speech, or sexually explicit language may be reported by other players. Supercell reviews flagged names and can force a name change if the name violates the game's terms of service.

If your name is flagged and changed by Supercell, you will receive a notification in the game explaining that your name was changed due to a violation. You can then choose a new name that follows the rules. Repeated violations can result in account restrictions or suspension.

Troubleshooting: Name Change Not Saving

If you tap confirm but your name does not change, first check that you have an active internet connection. Clash Royale requires a connection to save changes to your account. Close the game completely and reopen it to see if the change took effect.

If the name still has not changed after reopening the game, try logging out and logging back in. On Android, go to settings, select your linked account (Google Play, Facebook, or Supercell ID), and sign out, then sign back in. On iOS, do the same through Game Center or your linked account settings. This forces the game to sync your profile with the server and should resolve most save issues.

Changing Your Name on Supercell ID

If you use Supercell ID to play Clash Royale, you can change your name either in the game or through the Supercell ID website. To change it through Supercell ID, visit the Supercell ID login page, sign in with your email and password, and select "Profile" or "Account Settings." Look for the name field and tap edit to change it there.

Changes made through Supercell ID may take a few minutes to appear in Clash Royale. If you want the change to take effect when ready, change your name directly in the game using the method described in the first section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my name cost gems or gold?

No. Clash Royale does not charge any in-game currency or real money to change your name. You can change it as many times as you want at no cost.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes. Your player tag — the unique number below your name — never changes. Friends who have you added can find you by that tag even if you change your name multiple times. Your clan will also see your new name in the member list.

What if I want to change my name back to what it was before?

You can change your name to anything you want, including a previous name. straightforward follow the same steps: open settings, tap your profile name, tap edit, type the name you want, and confirm. There is no limit on how many times you can do this.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my name?

Clash Royale allows some special characters, but not all. Letters, numbers, and common punctuation marks usually work. Emojis and certain symbols may not be accepted. If the game rejects your name, try removing special characters and using only letters and numbers.

What happens if Supercell forces a name change on my account?

If your name is flagged for violating the game's rules, Supercell will change it automatically and send you a notification. You will then need to choose a new name that follows the content policy. Repeated violations can lead to account restrictions.