Change your village name in Clash of Clans through the in-game settings menu
To change your village name in Clash of Clans, open the game and tap the settings icon (a gear symbol) in the bottom right corner of your screen. From there, select your profile or account name at the top of the settings menu. You'll see an edit button next to your current village name — tap it, delete the old name, type your new one, and confirm the change. The new name appears when ready in your village and to other players.
The process is the same whether you play on iOS, Android, or a tablet. You don't need to restart the game or reconnect your account. If you've linked your village to a Supercell ID or Google Play account, the name change syncs across all devices where you're logged in.
Key Takeaways
- Open settings from the gear icon in the bottom right, then tap your profile name to find the edit button for your village name.
- You can change your village name as many times as you want with no cost or waiting period between changes.
- The new name shows up when ready to you and to other players in your clan and on the leaderboard.
- If your account is linked to Supercell ID or Google Play, the name change appears on all devices where you're logged in.
- Special characters and spaces are allowed in village names, but the game filters out profanity and offensive language automatically.
Where to find the edit button
The settings gear is always in the bottom right corner of the main village screen, next to your gems and gold totals. Tap it and you'll see a menu with several options. At the very top is your profile section, which shows your current village name, level, and trophy count. Your village name appears as a line of text with a small pencil or edit icon next to it.
If you don't see your village name at the top of the settings menu, make sure you're logged into an account. Players who haven't created a Supercell ID or linked their game to Google Play see a "Create Account" button instead. You can still change your village name without linking an account, but you won't be able to recover your village if you uninstall the game.
What names are allowed and what gets blocked
Clash of Clans allows most names up to 16 characters long, including spaces and numbers. You can use letters from any language, emojis, and special symbols like underscores, hyphens, and periods. The game does not charge you to change your name, and you can do it as often as you want.
The game's filter automatically blocks names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real-world violence or hate groups. If you try to save a name that's flagged, you'll see an error message saying the name isn't allowed. Try removing the word or phrase that triggered the filter, or choose a different name entirely. There's no appeal process — you straightforward pick a new name and try again.
How name changes work across devices and clans
If you've linked your village to a Supercell ID, your new village name syncs to every device where you log in with that account. If you play on your phone and also on a tablet, both will show the updated name within a few seconds. The same applies if you've linked your game to Google Play or Game Center on iOS.
Your clan members see the name change when ready in the clan chat and member list. Other players see it on the leaderboard and in multiplayer battles. There's no delay or waiting period — the change is live as soon as you confirm it in the settings menu.
Changing your name if you've forgotten your current one
If you can't remember your village name or want to see what it currently is, open the settings menu and look at the top of the screen. Your name is displayed right there next to your level and trophy count. You don't need to know your old name to create a new one — just tap the edit button and type whatever you want.
If you're having trouble accessing the settings menu or seeing your profile information, try closing the game completely and reopening it. If the problem continues, make sure your device has enough storage space and that you're running the latest version of Clash of Clans from the App Store or Google Play.
Troubleshooting if your name change won't save
If you tap confirm but your new name doesn't appear, the most common cause is that the name was blocked by the filter. Check the error message — it will tell you if the name isn't allowed. Try removing any words or phrases that might be flagged, or choose a completely different name.
If there's no error message but the name still hasn't changed after a few seconds, close the game and reopen it. Sometimes the change takes a moment to sync. If you're still seeing your old name after reopening, try changing it again. If the problem persists, restart your device and make sure your internet connection is stable before trying once more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my village name back to what it was before?
Yes. There's no limit on how many times you can change your name, and you can reuse old names. If you want to go back to a previous name, just follow the same steps and type the old name into the edit field.
Do I need to pay gems or gold to change my village name?
No. Changing your village name is completely free and doesn't cost gems, gold, or any other resource. You can change it as many times as you want without spending anything.
What happens to my village name if I unlink my Supercell ID?
Your village name stays the same. Unlinking your account doesn't change your name or any other village settings. However, if you uninstall the game without a linked account, you won't be able to recover your village.
Can other players have the same village name as me?
Yes. Multiple players can have identical village names. The game doesn't prevent duplicate names, so you might see other villages with the same name as yours on the leaderboard or in multiplayer battles.
Will my clan see my name change right away?
Yes. Your clan members see the updated name when ready in the member list and in any messages you send. There's no delay between when you confirm the change and when it appears to other players.