Thursday, January 23, 2025

How To Change Name In Valorant In 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

How To Change Name In Valorant: In VALORANT, your display name reflects your Riot ID, which also appears in other Riot Games titles like League of Legends and Legends of Runeterra. Changing your name helps you:

For Valorant Name Change, you’ll need to update your Riot ID, the name that shows up during gameplay and on your friends’ lists. Your Riot ID consists of a customizable name and tagline.  

This guide should help you change your name easily in VALORANT.

Here’s How to Change Your Name in Valorant

How to Change Your Name in Valorant

Changing your Riot ID is a straightforward and free process, but remember that you can only do it once every 30 days. Here’s how to proceed:  

1. Begin by closing the Valorant Client

Ensure that Valorant is not running on your computer. You can close the game by clicking the ‘X’ in the upper right corner of the game window or by pressing Alt + F4 on your keyboard.

2. Next log in to your Riot account

Next, log into your Riot account using any web browser you prefer, whether it’s Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Just go to this link and enter your username and password to access your account.

3. Find the Riot ID tab in the web client

After logging in, you’ll see a dashboard with various options to manage your account. Navigate to the Riot ID tab in the top left corner of the page. This will take you to a section where you can check your current Riot ID and tagline.  

4. Come up with an interesting name

To change your name, just type a new name and tagline in the provided fields. Keep in mind that your name can be up to 16 characters long, while your tagline can have a maximum of 5 characters. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and some special characters. If you want to try something different, you can click the Randomize button to generate a random name and tagline. Feel free to do this as many times as you want until you find a combination you like.  

5. Save the changes

Once you’re happy with your new name and tagline, click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page. This will update your Riot ID across all Riot Games titles, including VALORANT.  A confirmation message will appear, saying, “Your Riot ID has been updated successfully.” You can then close your browser and restart VALORANT , where your new name will show up both in-game and on your friends list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often can I change my Valorant name?
A: You can change your name once every 30 days.

Q: Does it cost anything to change my Riot ID?
A: No, changing your Riot ID is free of charge.

Q: Where will my new Riot ID show up?
A: Your new Riot ID will appear in-game and on your friends’ lists across all Riot Games titles.

For more Valorant tips and tricks, and updates on the latest game features, keep watching this space on Talkesport.

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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