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

To change your player name in Clash Royale, open the game and tap the settings icon (usually a gear symbol) in the top right corner of the main screen. From there, select your profile or account settings, find the name field, and enter your new name. The game will show you whether that name is available. If it is, confirm the change and your new name takes effect when ready in your clan, on the ladder, and in all matches.

The first name change is free. After that, Supercell charges 500 gems for each additional change. Gems are Clash Royale's premium currency, and you can earn them slowly through chests and challenges, or buy them with real money. If you do not have 500 gems saved up, you will need to either wait for more chests to open or purchase gems before you can change your name again.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first name change costs nothing; go to settings, tap your profile, and enter a new name in the name field.
  • Every name change after the first one costs 500 gems, which you earn from chests or can buy with money.
  • Your new name shows up when ready in your clan, on the ladder, and in battle replays.
  • Supercell reserves the right to reset your name if it violates their community guidelines, such as containing hate speech or impersonation.

What happens to your old name and clan history

When you change your name, your old name disappears and becomes available for another player to use. Your clan tag, trophies, card levels, battle history, and all other account data stay exactly the same—only the display name changes. If you were in a clan before the change, your clan mates will see your new name the next time they refresh their clan list or the game reloads.

Your battle replays and past match records will show your new name, not your old one. If you want to keep a record of what your name used to be, take a screenshot before you change it, because there is no way to see your previous names through the game itself.

Name restrictions and what Supercell will not allow

Supercell has community guidelines that explore to player names. You cannot use names that include hate speech, slurs, sexual content, or real names of famous people (impersonation). The game will reject these names when you try to set them, or Supercell may reset your name without warning if you change it to something that violates the rules after the fact.

Names with special characters, numbers, and spaces are usually allowed, but extremely long names or names made entirely of symbols may be rejected. If your new name does not go through, try shortening it, removing special characters, or rewording it to see if that works. The game will tell you if a name is unavailable because another player already has it or because it breaks the guidelines.

If you cannot remember your current name or account

If you have forgotten your player name or lost access to your account, you will need to recover it through Supercell's support system. Go to settings, tap "Help and Support," and choose "Contact Us." Describe your situation—whether you lost your account, forgot your name, or cannot log in—and Supercell's support team will walk you through recovery steps.

They may ask you to verify your account by providing information like your player tag (a unique ID code), the email or phone number linked to your account, or details about your card levels and trophies. This process can take a few days. Once your account is recovered, you can change your name using the normal method.

Changing your name on different devices

Clash Royale is cross-platform, which means your account and name are the same whether you play on iPhone, Android, or a tablet. If you change your name on one device, it changes everywhere automatically. You do not need to change it separately on each device.

Your account is tied to your Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID depending on how you signed in. Make sure you are logged into the same account on all devices if you want to see your updated name across them. If you log into a different account on a different device, you will see a different player name because it is a different account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

No, once you change your name, the old name becomes available for other players and you cannot reclaim it. If you want to use that name again, you would have to pay 500 gems to change to it, and only if no one else has taken it in the meantime. Plan your name changes carefully.

What if someone else took my old name after I changed mine?

Once you change your name, it enters the pool of available names. If another player takes it before you decide you want it back, you cannot force them to give it up. You would have to choose a different name or wait to see if they change theirs.

Do I lose my trophies or cards when I change my name?

No. Your trophies, card levels, chests, gems, and all other progress stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Your clan membership and battle history also remain unchanged.

Can I change my name more than once?

Yes, but it costs 500 gems each time after the first change. You can change your name as often as you want if you have the gems to pay for it. Gems come from chests, challenges, and the shop.