How to change VALORANT name — a easy step-by-step guide

Below, you’ll find everything you need, from preparation to final confirmation, to learn how to change VALORANT name. In competitive games like VALORANT, your name becomes a part of your identity. Whether you’re streaming, playing with friends, or building your rank, having a name that fits you can matter. Changing your in-game name in VALORANT is actually done through your broader Riot Games Account. Your “Riot ID” is the name that other players will see — that’s what you’ll update if you want a fresh alias.

Usernames (login names) cannot be changed. If you feel that you have an extraordinary case for a one-time exception, reach out to Riot Player Support, but just know that they usually won’t be able to change it.

What Is a Riot ID?

The Riot ID is your universal ID used across all Riot games. Each Riot ID is tied to a single email, and changing it will change how you appear in-game everywhere. If you have multiple accounts and decide you want to change your Riot ID, make sure you’re on the correct account first!

There are a few special rules governing what you can and cannot include in your Riot ID, which is divided into two parts. For this example, if your Riot ID is “Zahk#6969,” then your Game Name is “Zahk,” and your tagline is “#6969”.

Updating this changes how you appear to others across all Riot games, not just VALORANT. Before you dive in, keep a few things in mind:

• You’re changing your Riot ID, not your login username. Your login email and password remain the same.
• The Game Name must be 3-16 alphanumeric characters, and your Tagline must be 3-5 alphanumeric characters. According to Riot support, you cannot choose certain “region” codes as taglines once they’re changed.
• That means the following taglines will not be available when changing your Riot ID: BR, LAS, LAN, OCE, NA, EUW, EUNE, TR, RU, KR, JP, PBE, BR1, LA1, LA2, OC1, NA1, ME, TW, VN, or SEA.
• Your new Riot ID must be globally unique when combined with its Tagline. If the full ID is already taken, you’ll need to pick a different combination.
• You can change your Riot every 90 days from your last free Riot ID change before the facility is available again. There is, however, one exception: if you already changed your Riot ID in the last 90 days but are experiencing harassment or other negative effects due to your Riot ID, submit a ticket to Player Support and we’ll get you sorted.

Step-by-Step: How to Change Name on VALORANT

1. Sign in to your Riot Account
   Visit account.riotgames.com and log in using your credentials.
2. Navigate to your Riot ID section
   Once signed in, locate the “Riot ID” tab or section; this is where you can change both your Game Name and Tagline.
3. Enter your new Game Name and Tagline
   Choose a new Game Name (3-16 characters) and Tagline (3-5 characters) according to the rules.
4. Confirm and Save
   When you’re happy with your choice, click Save Changes. The system will check availability; if your Riot ID is accepted, the change is immediate.
5. Restart your Riot Client or Game
   To ensure the change shows up in-client across games (including VALORANT), restart your launcher after updating.

What are the basic rules for Riot IDs?

• All display names must be appropriate and abide by the Terms of Use. There is a filter that will eliminate most inappropriate names or names that include profanity, but ultimately it is up to you to choose an acceptable name.
• Names must be at least 3 characters long and no more than 16 characters long.
• No player name can include the word “Riot” in it.
• Your name should not contain personally identifying information (like your real name or address). If a name is found to contain this info, it may be subject to change by Riot.
• Attempting to impersonate or pretend to be an eSports professional is not acceptable, even if the system allows the name to be selected. If found, these names may be changed.

After You Change VALORANT Name

Once you’ve updated your Riot ID:

• The new name appears in VALORANT matches, party invites, agent pick screens, and your profile.
• Make sure you restart your game and client after changing your name.
• Your inventory, account progression, ranks, skins—everything stays exactly the same. Only your visible name changes.

If you encounter issues (e.g., name rollback or display mismatch), submitting a support ticket to Riot can help resolve it.

How to change your VALORANT Name – Common Issues & Fixes

• “Name already taken” error — Try altering your Tagline or pick a unique Game Name.
• Name change cooldown — If you recently changed your ID, you may have to wait before changing it again.
• Name not updated in game — Restart the client or log out and back in to refresh.
• Tagline restrictions — Avoid certain region codes (e.g., #NA, #EUW, #OCE) because Riot has locked these to prevent confusion. You also can’t have common slurs and cuss words so take care with what you opt for.

Change VALORANT Name – Summary

1. Go to account.riotgames.com > Sign in.
2. Navigate to your Riot ID section > Input new Game Name + Tagline.
3. Save changes > Restart your client.
4. Name changes may be limited by cooldowns or availability.

You’ve now got the full blueprint for updating your visible name in VALORANT and all Riot Games. See you on the server!