How to Change Your Riot ID (Name) in League of Legends

Your name in League of Legends is your Riot ID, and changing it is free. You can do it once every 90 days, either on the Riot Account website or from the League client. This guide covers both methods, the rules for names and taglines, and what changes (and doesn't) when you rename.

Last checked: November 9, 2026.

Quick answer

What a Riot ID is

Since Riot retired summoner names, every player is shown by a Riot ID made of two parts:

• Game Name: the main part, for example EarlGreyTeemo.
• Tagline: the part after the #, for example #sip.

Together they read EarlGreyTeemo#sip. The Riot ID is the same in every Riot game, so a change in League also changes how you appear in VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics and the rest.

Your Riot ID isn't your login. The username you sign in with is private, must be globally unique, and normally can't be changed. Nobody else sees it, so keep it that way.

How to change your Riot ID on the website

This method works for every Riot game.

1. Sign in to your Riot Account page at account.riotgames.com.
2. Find your Riot ID on the page.
3. Type your new Game Name and tagline.
4. Click Save Changes.

If you have more than one account, check that you're signed in to the right one before you save. The change applies to that account only.

How to change your Riot ID in the League client

On PC, you can start from the client too:

1. Open the Store.
2. Click the Account button.
3. Pick the Riot ID Change offer.
4. Follow the pop-up to account.riotgames.com.
5. Enter your new Riot ID and save it.

The in-client route ends on the same website, so the rules and cooldown are identical.

Riot ID rules

Game Name rules

• 3 to 16 alphanumeric characters.
• It doesn't have to be unique. Many players can share a Game Name as long as the full Riot ID, including the tagline, is different.
• It can't include the word "Riot", including look-alike spellings.
• It can't be offensive, contain personal information such as your real name or address, or impersonate an esports pro.

Tagline rules

• 3 to 5 alphanumeric characters.
• New accounts start with a region code as their tagline.
• Once you change the tagline, you can't go back to a region code.

These region codes are blocked as custom taglines: BR, LAS, LAN, OCE, NA, EUW, EUNE, TR, RU, KR, JP, PBE, BR1, LA1, LA2, OC1, NA1, ME, TW, VN and SEA.

If you try one of them you may see "this Riot ID is already in use". Pick a different tagline and try again.

The 90-day cooldown

You get one free Riot ID change, and the next one becomes available 90 days later. There's no way to skip the wait by paying. Riot ended paid name changes when summoner names were replaced.

The one exception: if you changed your name within the last 90 days and are being harassed because of your Riot ID, submit a ticket to Riot Player Support and they can help.

Because of the cooldown, it's worth checking the name before you save:

• Look for typos and accidental capital letters.
• Decide on the tagline at the same time. The Game Name and tagline form one Riot ID, so editing just the tagline later is still a change.
• Make sure the name follows the rules above. If Riot has to force a rename, you lose control over the timing.

What happens after you rename

• Friends: you stay on every friend list under the new name. Let your friends know, since the old name stops showing up.
• Login: nothing changes. You still sign in with the same username and password.
• Rank, champions and skins: untouched. A Riot ID change only affects your display name.
• Inactivity: a Riot ID can't be lost because you stopped playing. Riot says tags give even common names thousands of variants, so there's no reason to free up inactive names.

Inappropriate names and forced renames

Riot flags Riot IDs that include hate speech, harassment, attacks on social causes or political views, sexual content, profanity or references to hard drugs. Players can report an inappropriate name after a game.

If your Riot ID is flagged, you'll be required to change it. Riot warns that repeated reports can lead to a penalty on your account or your Honor, so pick something safe the second time.

Common problems

The change button isn't available. You're probably still within 90 days of your last change. The cooldown counts from your last change.

"This Riot ID is already in use." Either someone has that exact name and tagline, or you entered a blocked region code as the tagline. Change the tagline first, since that's usually the quickest fix.

Name changed on the wrong account. Each Riot ID belongs to the account you were signed in to. Sign in to the other account and change it there. The first account's cooldown has already started.

Name looks the same in game. Restart the Riot Client and League client so they load the new name.

Frequently asked questions

How often can you change your Riot ID in League of Legends?

Once every 90 days. The change is free, and the next one unlocks 90 days after your last change. Riot only makes an earlier exception for players being harassed because of their name.

Does it cost RP to change your name in LoL?

No. Riot ID changes are free, and Riot doesn't sell paid name changes. The in-client Riot ID Change offer in the Store sends you to the Riot Account website instead of charging RP.

Can I change my tagline back to NA1 or EUW?

No. Once you replace the default region-code tagline, you can't use region codes such as NA1, EUW, EUNE, OCE or KR again. Choose any other 3 to 5 character tagline instead.

Is my Riot ID the same as my username?

No. The Riot ID is the public name other players see. The username is your private login, and it normally can't be changed.

Will I lose my friends or rank if I change my Riot ID?

No. Friends keep you on their lists under the new name, and your rank, champions, skins and progress stay the same. Only your display name changes.

Does changing my Riot ID in League change it in VALORANT too?

Yes. The Riot ID is shared across all Riot games on the same account, so the new name appears everywhere.