How to change your Valorant name

With Valorant being one of the fastest-growing competitive games, the one thing that helps players set themselves apart from the others is their unique Valorant name, or ID. With playing with friends being a huge aspect of the game, those who chose a bad ID may want to change their Valorant name.

Fortunately, Valorant lets you change your name without any problem. While the username is a different case altogether, changing your Riot ID is fairly straightforward, and you just need to keep the cooldown in mind when changing it. Of course, you also need to know where the option is found.

So, if you’re looking to change your name in Valorant, keep reading because we have you covered.

Is your Riot ID the same as your username?

Before you rename yourself in Valorant, you need to know which names you can actually change. The one everyone sees in matches, including your teammates, opponents, and even friends in other Riot games, is your Riot ID. It consists of your chosen name plus a short tagline, and updating it will refresh your display name not only in Valorant but also in League of Legends, TFT, and any other Riot title you play.

Your Riot account username is a different story. You use it only to log in, and it cannot be changed. Luckily, it’s private and never shows up in matches, so you don’t need to worry about it. For customizing how people see you in-game, the Riot ID is the only name that really matters.

How can you change your name in Valorant?

Changing your username doesn't take long and only needs a few steps, but you’ll have to do it via Riot’s official account page instead of the in-game client. To begin, make sure the Valorant client is closed to avoid any syncing issues when you update your Riot ID. Next, head over to Riot’s website and follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Riot Games account through a browser ^[1].
2. Open the Riot ID tab on your dashboard.
3. Type in your new game name and tagline.
4. Hit Save Changes.
5. Relaunch Valorant to see your new name.

The update usually works instantly, but if your name doesn’t appear right away, a quick restart usually resolves things.

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What are Riot’s policies on name changes?

Riot gives players room to personalize their names, but there are a few rules you’ll want to keep in mind. The biggest one is the 90-day cooldown. Once you change your Riot ID, you won’t be able to do it again for three months, so make sure you’re confident with your choice before locking in.

Another key rule is that your Riot ID, which consists of your name and tagline, must be unique. The tagline is the short code after the “#”, which is intended to allow multiple people to use the same name while keeping the IDs separate. If your first pick is already taken, try out a few different taglines until you find one that works. Below are a few points to keep in mind.

• Keep the name length between 3 and 16 characters.
• Keep the tagline length between 3 and 5 characters.
• Don't include any offensive, hateful, or explicit terms.
• Avoid default region tags, like #NA1 and #EUW.

If you break Riot’s rules, you might be forced to change your name or even face penalties. In situations where you really need a new name before the cooldown ends, like harassment cases, you can try reaching out to Riot support. Stick to these rules, choose wisely, and your new Riot ID will be ready to represent you every time you queue up.

FAQs

Is my Valorant name the same as my Riot username?

No. Your Riot username is only used to log in and cannot be changed. The name players see in Valorant is your Riot ID, which includes your display name and tagline.

How do I change my Valorant name?

You can change your Riot ID through Riot’s official account page. Log in, open the Riot ID tab, enter your new name and tagline, save changes, and then relaunch Valorant.

How often can I change my Valorant name?

Riot enforces a 90-day cooldown on Riot ID changes. Once you update your name, you’ll need to wait three months before changing it again.

References

1. [1] "Riot games login page". account.riotgames.com. Retrieved September 04, 2025