Change your Valorant name through the Riot Games account settings

To change your Valorant username, log into your Riot Games account on the official website, go to your account settings, and look for the "Summoner Name" or "Game Name" section. Click the edit button next to your current name, type your new username, and confirm the change. The new name takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot Games titles you play.

You do not need to restart the game or your computer. The name change is when ready across Riot's servers. If you are logged into Valorant when you make the change, you may see a prompt asking you to relog, but this is optional — you can continue playing and the new name will display after your next session.

Riot Games allows you to change your name once every 30 days at no cost. If you try to change it again before 30 days have passed, the system will tell you the exact date when you can make another change. There is no way to bypass this timer, even if you contact Riot support.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot Games account at the official website, not through the Valorant launcher, to access name change settings.
  • You can change your name once every 30 days for free, and the change takes effect when ready across all Riot Games.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters and cannot contain spaces, special characters, or offensive language.
  • If your desired name is already taken, the system will reject it and suggest alternatives or let you try a different name.
  • Changing your name does not affect your rank, match history, or any cosmetics you own in Valorant.

Step-by-step process to access the name change tool

Go to the Riot Games website and sign in with your account credentials. Once logged in, look for your profile icon or account menu, usually in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Account" or "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

On the account settings page, find the section labeled "Game Name" or "Summoner Name" — the exact label depends on which Riot Games title you play most recently, but it is always in the main account settings area. Next to your current name, you will see an edit icon (usually a pencil or "Change" button). Click it to open the name change field.

Type your new username into the text box. The system will check in real time whether the name is available. If it is taken, you will see a red error message and a list of similar names that are open. If your name is available, the text box will show a green checkmark. Click "Confirm" or "Save" to finalize the change.

Rules for choosing a new Valorant username

Your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters long. It can contain letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and other special characters are not allowed. The system will reject your entry when ready if it breaks these rules.

Riot Games prohibits usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or sexually explicit language. If you try to use a name that violates this policy, the system will reject it without telling you why — you will straightforward see an error message saying the name is unavailable. This does not mean someone else owns it; it means the name itself is blocked.

Names that impersonate Valorant professional players, streamers, or Riot Games employees are also rejected. The system catches exact matches and very close variations. If you want a name similar to a public figure, add numbers or underscores to make it distinct.

What happens if your desired name is already taken

When you type a name that another player owns, the system shows a message saying the name is unavailable. Riot does not offer a waitlist or reservation system — if someone else has the name, you cannot get it unless they change their name first and you claim it before anyone else does.

The system usually suggests alternative names by adding numbers to your original choice. For example, if "Shadow" is taken, it might suggest "Shadow47" or "Shadow_2024". You can accept one of these suggestions or type a completely different name. There is no penalty for trying multiple names before you find one you like.

If a professional player or streamer owns a name you want, you have no recourse through Riot support. Riot does not reserve names for anyone or force name changes based on popularity or follower count.

The 30-day cooldown between name changes

After you change your name, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This timer starts the moment you confirm your new name, not when you first tried to change it. If you change your name on January 15, you cannot change it again until February 14.

The cooldown applies to your account, not to individual games or regions. If you play Valorant and League of Legends on the same Riot account, changing your name in one game starts the 30-day timer for both games. You cannot change your name in League to get around the Valorant cooldown.

Riot support will not lift the cooldown early under any circumstances. If you made a typo or chose a name you regret, you have to wait the full 30 days. Plan your name change carefully to avoid this situation.

Troubleshooting common name change problems

If you see an error message saying "Name change is not available," the most common cause is that you have already changed your name within the last 30 days. Check the exact date of your last change by looking at your account history or contacting Riot support with your account email. They can tell you the exact date you become may be able to access to change again.

If the name change button does not appear in your account settings, you may be logged into the wrong account or using an outdated browser. Log out completely, clear your browser cache, and log back in. If you are using an older version of Internet Explorer or a mobile browser, switch to a current desktop browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

If you changed your name but it is not showing up in Valorant, log out of the game completely and log back in. The client sometimes caches your old name until you restart. If the new name still does not appear after relogging, wait a few minutes and try again — server synchronization can take a moment.

How name changes affect your Valorant account and progress

Changing your name does not affect your rank, rating, match history, or any statistics. All your past games remain tied to your account under your new name. When you look at your match history, you will see your new name listed as the player in those old matches, even though you had a different name when you played them.

Your cosmetics, agent contracts, battle pass progress, and Valorant Points all stay with your account. Changing your name is purely cosmetic — it does not reset anything or cause you to lose progress. Friends will see your new name the next time they log in, and you will appear under your new name in their friends list.

If you are part of a team or organization, changing your name does not affect your team roster or any official records. However, it is good practice to tell your teammates before you change it so they know who you are in voice chat and team communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Valorant name more than once every 30 days?

No. Riot Games enforces a strict 30-day cooldown between name changes, and there is no way to bypass it. Support will not lift the timer early, even if you made a mistake. Plan your name change carefully to avoid regret.

What if someone else takes the name I want while I am waiting for my cooldown to end?

If another player claims the name you wanted, you cannot get it back unless they change their name first. There is no reservation system or waitlist. If a name is important to you, change to it as soon as it becomes available rather than waiting.

Do I need to change my password after changing my name?

No. Changing your username does not affect your password or account security. Your login credentials remain the same. You do not need to update anything else on your account.

Will my friends see my old name in past match replays?

Replays show your current name, not the name you had when you played the match. If you watch a replay of a game from before your name change, you will see your new name in the replay, not your old one.

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

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed since your last change. If you change from "Alpha" to "Beta," you can change back to "Alpha" after 30 days — but only if no one else has claimed "Alpha" in the meantime. If someone else took it, you cannot reclaim it.