This is how to change your name and Riot ID in Valorant

Owen Harsono Published 20/04/2026

How to Change Your Riot ID and Valorant Name

Are you bored of your Valorant name and want to switch things up? Fortunately, Riot Games makes it very easy to change your name in Valorant. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to change your Valorant name.

What is a Riot ID in Valorant?

A Riot ID is pretty much the same thing as your Valorant name. Riot IDs feature a combination of your in-game display name, as well as a hashtag behind it. This hashtag is known as the tagline, and is made up of three to five numbers or letters which you can set yourself. This combination makes it easy for other people to add you to their friends list.

Though the taglines are also a part of your Riot ID, they are not displayed in-game, meaning other players will only see your display name in Valorant. So, the Riot ID is essentially also your Valorant name.

This means, when people plan to change their Valorant name, they are doing a Riot name change entirely.

How to Change Your Name in Valorant: Step-by-Step

Changing your Valorant name is actually quite simple, and will only require a few steps. Below is a step-by-step guide on changing your Valorant name:

Go to your official Riot Games account page

Valorant name changes can only be done through the official Riot Games platform. So, the first step is to go to the Riot Games account page.
Log in and look for the Riot ID section

Once you’re on the website, Riot will prompt you to log into your account. Here, enter your Valorant username and password. The platform might ask you to enter a code sent to your email address.

After successfully signing into your account, you can now make changes to your account. To change your Valorant name, look for the “Riot ID” section.
Enter your game name and tagline, then save your changes

Once you’ve located the Riot ID section, you’ll see your current game name and tagline. To change your Valorant name, all you need to do is type a new name in the textbox. You can also come up with a new tagline if you want to.

how to change your name and Riot ID in Valorant

Riot will tell you whether the name combination is available, and if it is, you can go ahead and hit the “Save Changes” button to lock in your new username.

How Often Can You Change Name in Valorant

Back then, Riot name changes only had a 30-day cooldown. However, the company made changes and decided to extend the cooldown to 90 days. This means you must wait three months before changing your Riot ID and Valorant game name again.

Does Changing Name in Valorant Cost Money?

No, changing your Valorant name will not cost you money – the only limitation is the 90-day cooldown. You cannot pay money to bypass the cooldown, so make sure to think twice before locking in your new Valorant name. If someone is offering you a Valorant name change in exchange for real money, it is most likely a scam.

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Owen Harsono

About Owen Harsono

Owen lives for competition, spending most of his gaming hours on Dota 2, CS2, and Valorant. A regular on the SEA Dota 2 leaderboards, he combines his first-hand experience with a deep passion for esports journalism, following the professional scenes of all three esports betting titles religiously. When he’s not writing, he’s most probably betting on esports and watching the latest events.

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