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Having second thoughts on your in-game name?
If you created your Riot Games account in a rush and you’re now full of regrets, or simply came up with a cleverer moniker that brings you joy, you can always change your name inValorant.
Riot Games allows players to change their account name, or Riot ID, across game titles. This gives players the option to switch their in-game names.
For example,League of Legendsfans might want to switch games and use a different nickname, such as Valorant, in their new game.
What Is a Riot ID?
A Riot ID is your primary identification across all Riot Games titles, including Valorant. It consists of two parts: your Game Name and a tagline. For example, in the Riot ID “EarlGreyTeemo#sip,” “EarlGreyTeemo” is the Game Name, and “#sip” is the tagline.
Your Riot ID is linked to a single email address, so changing it will alter how you appear in-game across all Riot platforms. Be sure you’re logged into the correct account before making any changes if you have multiple accounts.
Rules for Riot ID and taglines
When customizing your Riot ID, there are a few important guidelines to follow:
Both your Game Name and tagline must adhere to Riot’s content policies, meaning they cannot include anything offensive or inappropriate.
How to change your name in Valorant
Here are the steps you need to take to change your in-game name:
Changing to a different Riot ID and Tagline in Valorant is entirely free.
Valorant players have the option to change their name and tagline once every90 days.
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