If you are a Valorant player who is bored-to-death of their display name (or in-game username) and tagline, I bring you a piece of good news today. Did you know that you can change your display name and tagline in Valorant in a few simple steps? Well, if you did not, be sure to read this article till the end to learn all about how to manage your Riot account and change your display name and tagline in Valorant.
Before we move to the step-by-step process to change the display name and tagline in Valorant, let us talk about what exactly does the display name and tagline mean. Also, we will discuss if there are any restrictions to changing your display name in Valorant in this article. You can use the table below to move to any relevant section of your choice.
What Is Display Name and Tagline in Valorant?Things to Remember Before Changing Your Valorant NameHow to Change Display Name and Tagline in ValorantOther Riot Account Management FeaturesFrequently Asked Questions
Can I Change My Name on Valorant?Do I Need to Pay to Change My Valorant Username?How Often Can I Change My Valorant Name (or Riot ID)?How Long Can a Valorant Name Be?
Can I Change My Name on Valorant?Do I Need to Pay to Change My Valorant Username?How Often Can I Change My Valorant Name (or Riot ID)?How Long Can a Valorant Name Be?
What Is Display Name and Tagline in Valorant?
If you are a regular Valorant player or started playing this uber-popular FPS game just recently, I’m sure you must have had to create a Riot account before starting the game. During the sign-up process, the developer gives you the option to set a username and an alphanumeric tagline for your Riot ID. That acts as the primary login ID for your Riot account.
Now, here are a few things that you need to keep in mind before you learn about the process of changing the name and tagline of your Riot ID in Valorant. Remember the following before you proceed any further:
- Although you can change your Riot ID, which is a combination of your display name and tagline in Valorant, you cannot change the primary username that you use to log in to your Riot account.
How to Change Display Name and Tagline in Valorant
With all that out of the way, let’s move on and check out the step-by-step process to change your Valorant display name and tagline.
Here, provide your primary username and password to log into your Riot account. As a safety measure, Riot will send a verification code to your registered email address, which you need to input that on the next page to log in.
Once you are logged in, move to the ‘Riot ID’ section from the left pane if you aren’t already there.
You will then see your Riot ID on the right pane on the same settings page. This is where you can change your Valorant name. Just type in a new Riot ID and Tagline in the respective text fields.
Click the “Save Changes” button in the Riot ID section to confirm your username change. And voila! You now have a new display name and tagline in Valorant.
Other Riot Account Management Features
Other than allowing you to change your Valorant display name, the Riot Account Management page also lets you customize some other things in your account. Although you cannot change your primary username, you can update your password and the registered email ID from the relevant sections.
Furthermore, you can scroll down to access the Connected Accounts section. Here, you can link your Google, Facebook, and Apple account(s) with your Riot account, enabling the social sign-in functionality that Riot introduced recently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Change My Name on Valorant?
Yes, you can easily change your Valorant username in a few simple steps. You need to log into your Riot account in a browser and change the Riot ID and tagline. Then, restart the game to see your updated name in Valorant.
Do I Need to Pay to Change My Valorant Username?
Unlike League of Legends, which requires you to pay a charge for Summoner Name Change, you can change your Valorant name for free. You don’t need to spend any money to change your display name and tagline in Valorant.
While Riot Games allows you to change your Valorant name for free, it has imposed a minor restriction as to how often you can change it. You can only change your username once every 30 days. And no, you cannot bypass the 30-day period and will be stuck with that Valorant username for 30 days. So think hard before you choose a new Riot ID and tagline.
Riot IDs, which is also your Valorant name, need to be at least 3 letters and up to 16 letters long. They can be alphanumeric, so you have a lot of room to play with. However, remember that names that are offensive and violate Valorant’s code of conduct can be reported and go through an automated check process. If a player is found to be in violation of this rule, they can be forced to change their name the next time they log into their account.
