You can change your Clash Royale name through the in-game settings menu, and the process takes less than a minute

Open Clash Royale and tap the settings icon (the gear symbol) in the top right corner of the main screen. Select your profile or account name at the top of the settings menu. You'll see a pencil icon or "Edit" button next to your current name — tap it, delete the old name, type your new one, and confirm. The change takes effect when ready.

You can change your name as often as you want, with no cooldown period between changes. There's no cost to rename your account, and your trophies, cards, and clan membership stay exactly the same. The only restriction is that your new name must follow Supercell's naming rules: no offensive language, no impersonation of famous people or Supercell staff, and no excessive symbols or numbers that make the name unreadable.

Key Takeaways

  • Your name changes when ready through the settings menu, and you can rename yourself as many times as you want with no waiting period.
  • Changing your name does not affect your trophies, card collection, clan membership, or any other account progress.
  • Supercell blocks names that contain hate speech, impersonate staff or celebrities, or use so many symbols that they become unreadable.
  • If the game rejects your chosen name, try removing numbers, symbols, or spaces and pick a simpler version.

What happens to your account when you rename

Your rank, trophies, card levels, and all unlocked content remain unchanged. Your clan sees the new name when ready, and your battle history updates to show your new name going forward — past battles still show the old name you had when you played them. If you're in a clan, the clan leader and co-leaders will see the name change in the member list.

Friends who have you added will see your new name the next time they open the game. There's no notification sent to them, so they may not realize you've renamed unless you tell them. If you change your name frequently, this can make it harder for people to recognize you in clan chat or during friendly battles.

Why the game might reject your new name

Supercell's filter blocks names automatically if they contain profanity, slurs, or hate speech in any language. It also rejects names that try to impersonate Supercell staff members, famous streamers, or well-known players. Names with excessive special characters — more than a few spaces, symbols, or numbers strung together — often get blocked because they're hard to read in chat and battle lists.

If your chosen name is rejected, the game will tell you it "contains inappropriate content" or "is not allowed." This doesn't mean your account is in trouble — it just means that specific name doesn't meet the rules. Try a different version: remove numbers, use fewer symbols, or pick a completely different name. You can attempt a new name when ready after a rejection.

Renaming on different devices

If you play Clash Royale on both your phone and a tablet, or switch between iOS and Android, your name change syncs across all devices. You only need to change it once, in the settings menu on whichever device you're using. The next time you open the game on another device, it will show your new name.

The same is true if you're logged into the same Supercell ID on multiple devices. The account is the same everywhere, so any change you make — including your name — updates on all of them within a few seconds.

Changing your name if you're in a clan

You don't need permission from your clan leader to rename yourself. The change happens when ready and your clan mates will see the new name in the member list right away. If you're the clan leader, renaming yourself doesn't affect your leadership status or any clan settings.

If you're worried about your clan mates not recognizing you after a name change, send a quick message in clan chat to let them know. This is especially useful if you change your name frequently or if you have a very different new name that doesn't match your old one.

Resetting to your original name

There's no "revert to original name" button, but you can always change your name back manually if you remember what it was. straightforward go to settings, tap your name, and type your old name again. If you've forgotten your original name, you can check your battle history — the oldest battles will show the name you had when you first started playing.

If you created your account a very long time ago and can't remember any previous names, you can contact Supercell support through the in-game help menu. They can tell you what names your account has used in the past, though they won't change it for you — you'll still need to do that yourself through settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my name cost gems or gold?

No. Renaming your account is completely free and requires no in-game currency. You can change your name as many times as you want without spending anything.

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

Yes, if they have you added as a friend, they'll see your new name in their friends list. Your player ID stays the same, so they can always find you by that. If they don't have you added, they'll need to search for your new name to find you.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my name?

You can use a few spaces and some special characters, but too many will get your name rejected. Stick to letters, numbers, and one or two spaces or symbols. Names that are mostly symbols or numbers won't be allowed.

What if I want to change my name back to something I used before?

You can rename yourself to any previous name you've used. Just go to settings, tap your name, and type the old name. There's no restriction on reusing past names.

Does my clan see when I change my name?

Your clan sees the new name when ready in the member list, but there's no notification that you've renamed. They'll just notice the name is different the next time they look at the roster.