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 (a gear symbol) in the top right corner of the main screen. From there, select your profile or account name at the top of the settings menu. You'll see a text field with your current name — tap it, delete the old name, type your new one, and confirm the change. The game will update your name when ready across all servers.

You don't need to spend gems or real money to change your name. Supercell, the company that makes Clash Royale, allows free name changes as a standard feature. The only limit is that you can change your name as often as you want, though the game may have a brief cooldown (usually a few minutes) between consecutive changes to prevent spam.

Key Takeaways

  • Name changes are free and happen when ready through the settings menu without spending gems or money.
  • Your new name appears to other players right away, including in your clan and in battle replays.
  • You can change your name back to a previous one if you change your mind, since there is no permanent lock on old names.
  • Supercell has content filters that block certain words and phrases, so some names will be rejected even if you type them correctly.

Where to find the name change option

The settings gear icon sits in the top right corner of your home screen, next to the shop and battle buttons. Tap it to open the full settings menu. At the very top of that menu, you'll see your current profile name displayed — this is the same name that appears above your card collection and in your clan roster.

Tap directly on your name to enter edit mode. A text field will appear with your current name highlighted. You can now select all the text and replace it, or delete it character by character and type a new one. Once you're happy with the new name, tap the checkmark or confirm button to save it.

What names Supercell will and won't allow

Clash Royale filters out names that contain profanity, slurs, or sexually explicit language. The game also blocks names that impersonate Supercell staff, famous players, or well-known streamers — so you can't name yourself "Supercell Support" or copy a pro player's exact name. Names that are blank or consist only of spaces will be rejected.

If you try to confirm a name and the game won't accept it, the filter has flagged it as against the rules. You'll see an error message telling you the name is not allowed. Try removing any potentially problematic words or phrases and resubmit. Most straightforward, clean names go through without issue.

How your new name appears to other players

Your updated name shows up when ready in your clan chat, in your player profile, and in battle replays that other players watch. If you're in the middle of a battle when you change your name, your opponent will see your old name during that match, but the updated name will appear in the replay once the battle ends.

Your name also updates on any leaderboards you appear on, though the change may take a few minutes to sync across Supercell's servers if you're ranked very high. Clan mates will see the change in real time in the clan roster.

Changing your name back or choosing a new one later

There is no limit to how many times you can change your name, and you can reuse old names you've had before. If you change your name and then regret it, you can go back through the same settings menu and change it again when ready. Supercell doesn't lock old names or prevent you from using them again.

Some players change their names seasonally, for events, or to match their clan's naming scheme. The flexibility is built in — you're never stuck with a choice.

Troubleshooting if the change doesn't work

If you tap confirm and nothing happens, or the name doesn't update, try closing the game completely and reopening it. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to sync the change to Supercell's servers. If the problem persists after a restart, check that you have an active internet connection — name changes require a live connection to save.

If you see an error message that says your name is "unavailable" rather than "not allowed," it may mean the servers are temporarily unreachable. Wait a minute and try again. If the same name keeps getting rejected as unavailable, contact Supercell support through the in-game help menu (the question mark icon in settings) and describe what happened.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my name cost gems or money?

No. Name changes are completely free in Clash Royale. You don't spend gems, gold, or real money to update your name at any time.

Will my trophies or cards reset if I change my name?

No. Your account, trophies, cards, and clan membership stay exactly the same. Only the display name changes — everything else on your account remains untouched.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my name?

Clash Royale accepts letters, numbers, and some common punctuation marks, but emoji support varies. Try typing your desired name — if the game rejects it, remove special characters and use standard letters and numbers instead.

What if someone else already has the name I want?

Clash Royale allows multiple players to have the same name, so you can use any name you want even if another player has it. Names are not unique or reserved to a single account.

How long does it take for my new name to show up in my clan?

Your name updates in your clan roster when ready. All clan mates will see the change right away without needing to refresh or restart the game.