Yes, you can change your Clash of Clans name, and the game makes it straightforward

Supercell, the company that makes Clash of Clans, lets you rename your village whenever you want. You do not need to spend real money on your first name change — it is free. After that, each additional name change costs 500 gems, which is Clash of Clans' premium currency. The process takes less than a minute and happens when ready in the game.

Your name change takes effect right away across all servers. Other players see your new name when ready in chat, in your clan, and on the leaderboards. You can change your name as often as you want, as long as you have the gems to pay for it after the first free change.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first name change in Clash of Clans is free; every change after that costs 500 gems.
  • You change your name by opening your profile, tapping the name field, and typing your new name in the game itself — no website or app store needed.
  • The name change happens when ready and shows up to everyone in your clan and on leaderboards right away.
  • Supercell has rules against offensive names, impersonation, and spam; names that break these rules may be reset without warning.

Where to find the name change option in the game

Open Clash of Clans and tap your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen. This opens your profile card, which shows your current name, level, and other account details. Look for your name at the top of this card — it appears as a text field you can tap.

When you tap your name, a text box opens where you can type your new name. Type what you want, then confirm the change. If this is your first name change, the game will let you proceed for free. If you have already used your free change, the game will ask you to spend 500 gems to continue.

What names Supercell will not allow

Supercell's rules prohibit names that are offensive, sexually explicit, or contain hate speech. You also cannot use a name that impersonates another player, a Supercell employee, or a famous person. Names that are pure spam — like strings of random letters or repeated characters — will be rejected or reset.

If you choose a name that breaks these rules, Supercell may reset your name without warning. When this happens, your name reverts to a generic default, and you will need to pick a new one. You do not lose gems or account progress, but you will need to go through the naming process again.

How gems work and where to get them

Gems are Clash of Clans' premium currency. You earn a small number of gems by completing in-game achievements and clearing obstacles on your map, but the amount is limited. Most players who want gems buy them with real money through the in-game shop, where prices vary by bundle size.

If you do not want to spend money on gems just to rename, you can wait and save the gems you earn naturally over time. There is no rush — your current name stays active until you decide to change it, and you can change it whenever you have the gems available.

Changing your name on a clan account versus a personal account

Clash of Clans does not distinguish between clan accounts and personal accounts — every account has one name that appears everywhere. When you change your name, it changes across your entire account, including in your clan chat, on your profile, and on any leaderboards you appear on.

If you are a clan leader or co-leader, your new name will show up with your leadership badge in the clan roster. Other clan members will see the change when ready, so there is no way to hide a name change from your clan.

What happens to your old name after you change it

Once you change your name, your old name becomes available for another player to use. Supercell does not reserve old names or let you claim them back later. If you think you might want to use an old name again, you will have to wait for another player to claim it first, then change back to it — which costs gems each time.

Your account history, trophies, buildings, and troops all stay the same. Only the name changes. Other players cannot see your name change history, so they will not know what you were called before.

Troubleshooting a name change that will not go through

If you try to change your name and the game rejects it, the most common reason is that the name breaks Supercell's content rules. Try a different name that does not contain offensive language, impersonation, or spam characters.

If you have enough gems but the game still will not let you proceed, make sure you are connected to the internet and that your game is fully updated. Close the app completely and reopen it, then try again. If the problem continues, contact Supercell support through the in-game help menu — tap the settings icon, then "Help and Support".

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but only if no other player has claimed that name in the meantime. If someone else is using your old name, you will have to wait for them to change it or stop playing. You can also pick a completely different name instead.

Do I lose anything when I change my name?

No. Your troops, buildings, trophies, clan membership, and all progress stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed in the game changes.

What if someone else is using a name I want?

You cannot force another player to change their name or claim a name that is already taken. You will have to pick a different name, or wait to see if that player changes their name or leaves the game.

Can I change my name more than once?

Yes. After your first free change, each additional change costs 500 gems. You can change your name as many times as you want, as long as you have gems available.

Will my clan see when I change my name?

Yes. Your new name appears in the clan roster and chat when ready. There is no way to hide a name change from your clan members.