Are you unhappy with your initial name choice and want to know how to change your name in VALORANT (and your Riot ID)? Never fear, Agents, because we’ve got you covered! We’ll explain how you can change your VALORANT name with five easy steps, detail how Taglines work to form your Riot ID, how often you can repeat the process, and provide must-know VALORANT name rules.
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Changing Your Name In VALORANT
Understanding Your Riot ID
What is a Riot ID?
A Riot ID is a unique identifier that combines your game name with a 3-5 character tagline, creating a distinctive identity for each player. This system allows multiple players to share the same game name while maintaining unique Riot IDs through different taglines. Your Riot ID is not just limited to VALORANT; it spans across all Riot Games products, including League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. This means your in-game identity remains consistent, making it easier for friends and teammates to find and recognize you across different games. Whether you’re battling it out in VALORANT or strategizing in Teamfight Tactics, your Riot ID is your unique signature in the Riot Games universe.
How to Check Your Current Riot ID
To check your current Riot ID, follow these simple steps:
- Log in to your Riot account using your preferred web browser.
- Navigate to the Riot ID tab located at the top left-hand side of the page.
- Click on the Riot ID tab to view your current Riot ID and tagline.
By following these steps, you can easily access your current Riot ID and ensure you are using the correct account. This is particularly useful if you have multiple accounts or if you want to verify your in-game identity before making any changes.
5 Easy Steps To Change Your VALORANT Name
Changing your VALORANT name, also known as your Riot ID since November 2023, is painless. A Riot ID combines your “Game Name” and a Tagline. For example, if your name is “ThunderpickRules” and your Tagline is “#TWC24”, your complete Riot ID is ThunderpickRules#TWC24. The steps below detail how you can change your VALORANT name in minutes!
- Ensure that VALORANT is not running. If you’re currently playing, close the VALORANT client.
- Open your preferred browser and navigate to the official Riot Games Account page.
- From the left-hand side, select the “Riot ID” tab.
- Decide on a VALORANT name that is not offensive and between 3 to 16 characters long.
- Click on the “Save Changes” button.
Congratulations, Agents! You’ve successfully changed your Riot ID, representing your name in VALORANT.
Unfortunately, there is the chance someone could have already created the same Riot ID. In this case, you’ll get an in-game notification stating that the selected ID is already in use. Remember, dozens of players can have the “ThunderpickRules” name, but only one can have the “ThunderpickRules#TWC24” Game Name / Tagline combo.
Pro tip: We suggest first tinkering with your Tagline if your preferred Riot ID combo is already in use so you can keep your VALORANT in-game name intact. can keep your VALORANT in-game name intact.
How To Change Your Tagline
You can change your Tagline using precisely the same steps as your name. A player’s Tagline is up to five characters long. It is alphanumeric and combined with your VALORANT name to form your Riot ID.
A Tagline in VALORANT always starts with a # and is followed by three to five characters. We recommend picking one that is easy to remember and share with your friends. If you don’t want to get creative, click the randomize button and you’ll receive a random Tagline. You can use the randomize button as often as you like until you see a Riot ID Tagline that you prefer. Changing Riot IDs has become simpler, with one free change allowed every 90 days.
VALORANT Account Name Rules
Riot IDs are alphanumeric (letters and numbers) for the Game Name and Tagline. While Riot Games provides a lot of freedom regarding in-game names for VALORANT, there are limitations. You can’t have a Game Name that exceeds 16 characters.
Both your name and Tagline must not be offensive or inappropriate. Below, you’ll find a rough list of what Riot Games considers offensive or inappropriate for Riot IDs, per an official post from the developer.
- Implied or blatant hate speech, offense, harm, violence, or harassment towards individuals or an identity group (e.g., cultural, racial, gender, social, religious, political, national, and so on).
- Explicitly attacking social causes or political views.
- Sexual content that is violent, obscene, criminal, or vulgar.
- Profanity and referencing hard drugs or underage illegal anything.
Like your VALORANT name, the Tagline portion of your full Riot ID cannot be offensive or inappropriate. Other players can report your Riot ID if they deem it offensive. If your valorant username is offensive and gets flagged, Riot Games may change it and notify you.
If your name is flagged and changed in VALORANT, but you don’t think it is offensive, you can contact Riot Games customer support.
A few words of warning: repeat offenses can result in a penalty to your account. Just because you don’t think something is offensive doesn’t mean many other players or Riot Games consider specific words or phrases appropriate. If you believe you are living on the edge, step away and choose another VALORANT name.account. Just because you don’t think something is offensive doesn’t mean many other players or Riot Games consider specific words or phrases appropriate. If you believe you are living on the edge, step away and choose another VALORANT name.
Important Considerations
Is Changing Your Riot ID Free?
Yes, changing your name in VALORANT is a free riot. So why did you hear about a $10 name change option? In October 2023, Riot Games planned to implement an in-game currency fee to change your name. However, following some community backlash, the developer dropped the plan for a fee in November 2023.
If you want to change your Riot ID associated with your Valorant account, you can do so easily and for free once every 90 days.
Be Aware of the Cooldown Period After Changing Your Name
When changing your Riot ID, it’s crucial to be aware of the cooldown period. As of November 2023, you can only change your Riot ID once every 90 days. This means that after you change your name, you will need to wait three months before you can change it again. This cooldown period is designed to prevent frequent changes and ensure stability in the community. Therefore, make sure to choose a name that you are comfortable with for at least 90 days. Planning ahead can save you from any potential regret or inconvenience.
Your New Name Will Reflect Across All Riot Games
One important aspect to consider when changing your Riot ID is that your new name will be reflected across all Riot Games products. This includes popular titles like VALORANT, League of Legends, and Teamfight Tactics. So, if you change your name in VALORANT, it will automatically update in other Riot games as well. This interconnected system ensures a seamless experience across different games but also means that any mistakes or offensive language in your new name will be visible everywhere. Therefore, choose a name that you are proud of and that adheres to the community guidelines across all Riot titles.
How Often Can You Change Your VALORANT Name?
You can change your name in VALORANT every 90 days with a free Riot ID change. With the transition to the Riot ID system at the end of 2023, Riot Games had several ideas of how often players could change their VALORANT name. The one-month period was too short and not feasible for the developer, who noted how it “just isn’t something we can do from a technical and business perspective.” At the same time, 365 days was too long of a waiting period for the community.
Riot Games settled on a 90-day waiting period to change your name for free in VALORANT. At the time of writing, there’s no way to speed up the process.
**Pro tip:**While you are busy finalizing your Riot ID, we suggest securing your account with Two-Factor Authentication and choosing a unique password. After all, these options are on the left-hand side just below your Riot ID!