How to Change Your League of Legends In-Game Name in 2024

How to Change Your League of Legends In-Game Name

Your League of Legends name is part of your identity in every lobby. Since Riot moved its games to a shared account system, that name is your Riot ID, and you change it on your Riot account page rather than inside the game client. This guide explains what a Riot ID is, the naming rules, the steps to change it, and what to check if the change does not go through.

What Is a Riot ID?

A Riot ID is the public name shown across Riot games. It has two parts: a Game Name and a Tagline, written like GameName#TAG. It is not your login name. The username you sign in with is separate and is not changed through the Riot ID process.

• Game Name: 3 to 16 characters, and it must follow Riot's naming rules (no offensive or inappropriate names).
• Tagline: a short code of letters and numbers that sits after the #. Many older accounts received a tagline based on their region.
• Uniqueness: the full Game Name plus Tagline must be unique. Two players can share the same Game Name if their taglines differ.

For example, in DunkinDarius#EUW, DunkinDarius is the Game Name and EUW is the Tagline. If the combination you want is already taken, the form tells you, and you can usually keep the Game Name and try a different Tagline.

Step-by-Step: Change Your League of Legends Name

1. Open your Riot account page. Go to account.riotgames.com and sign in with the account you use for League of Legends. You can also reach the same page from the Account option in the League client.
2. Find the Riot ID section. The Game Name and Tagline fields are on the account page.
3. Enter your new Game Name and Tagline. Check spelling and capital letters before saving.
4. Save the change. The new name shows in the client and in other Riot games linked to the same account after it updates.

After you save, restart the League client so every screen shows the new name. Friends who added you under your old name keep you on their list, but they may need to refresh before they see the new name.

How Often Can You Change It?

Riot limits how often you can change a Riot ID. According to Riot's support page, a free Riot ID change becomes available again 90 days after your previous free change. Riot adjusts these terms from time to time, so confirm the current cooldown and any fees on the Riot support page before you plan a name you want to keep for a specific date.

Choosing a Good Name

A little planning makes a name last longer, especially if you can only change it every few months.

• Keep it easy to type. Friends and teammates need to be able to add you without asking you to spell it out.
• Avoid names that look like impersonation. Do not copy a streamer, professional player or Riot staff name.
• Do not use personal information. A real name, school or city makes it easier for strangers to find you.
• Check offensive-word filters. If a name is rejected, a partial match to a blocked word is often the cause, so change a letter or reorder the words.

What to Check if the Change Fails

• The cooldown has not ended. The page shows when you can change the Riot ID again.
• The Riot ID is taken. Try a different Tagline.
• The name breaks the rules. Remove banned words, symbols or characters that are not allowed.
• You are signed in to the wrong account. If you have several Riot accounts, confirm you are on the one linked to your League profile.

If none of these apply, contact Riot support from the support site and describe the error you see. Never share your password with anyone who offers to change a name for you.

Changing Your Name Does Not Change Your Rank

A Riot ID change only changes how your name is displayed. It does not reset your rank, LP or MMR. If you want to understand how those numbers work, read our guides on how MMR works in League of Legends and the League of Legends ranking system.

If you want a teammate for your next ranked session, you can look at LoL Duo Boost, where you play on your own account with a high-ranked player.

Protecting Your Account When You Rename

A name change is a good moment to check your account security. Make sure the email address on your Riot account is one you control, turn on two-factor authentication if you have not already, and use a password that you do not use on other sites. Be cautious about messages that claim to offer a rare or short name for a fee, since these are common scams. A name is only changed through your own Riot account page, and no one needs your login details to do it for you.

If you share an account with another person, agree who may change the name first. Sharing an account also has risks, so keep your login details private and read Riot's rules on account sharing before you hand access to anyone.

FAQ

Is my Riot ID the same as my login username?

No. Your login username is separate. The Riot ID is the public name that other players see.

Can two players have the same Game Name?

Yes, as long as their Taglines differ. The full Game Name and Tagline must be unique.

Does changing my name reset my rank?

No. Your rank, LP and match history stay with the account.

Where do I change it?

On the Riot account page at account.riotgames.com, in the Riot ID section.