Published on April 25, 20200

How to Change Your Name in Valorant

Are you already tired of using the same name in Valorant? Calling your character FluffyBunny isn't as fun as you thought it would be? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you're probably wondering how to change your name in Valorant. Don't worry, this is a very common request and one that is tied to our human nature, one that quickly gets tired of things. There is an easy way to change your Valorant display name, but it isn't as obvious as it may sound, requiring some thinking. Let's see what you have to do.

How to Change Your Name in Valorant | Changing Riot Username

There is no option to change your Valorant in-game name inside the game, at least for now. It would make things much easier, but nowadays a simple name change is regarded as one of the most valuable processes in a free-to-play game, usually sitting behind a paywall. Furthermore, it's a logical thing because it would break the balance of any community if everyone changed their alias every two days or so – can you imagine how weird your friends list would look like?

So, to change your Valorant display name you have to change your Riot account name. It's a quick workaround that only works before the Valorant full launch, so use it while you can. When the Valorant release comes, this option will surely be placed behind a paywall, requiring that you spend Riot Points, the in-game currency that is already available in games like League of Legends or Legends of Runeterra.

To make the change free of charge while you can, here is what you must do:

Go to your Riot account page and log in.
Navigate to the Riot ID tab.
Click on the little pen to the right of your name.
Introduce your brand new and shiny Valorant name.

You're done. This name is going to show up on Valorant but also on Legends of Runeterra, and it is also the way that others can find you through the in-game social panel. You can make this change once a month.