Choosing a cool username in VALORANT is more complicated than it looks. If you're like me and made a bad decision while creating your account, you could consider changing your name in VALORANT.

Luckily, changing in-game names has become noticeably simpler after Riot Games implemented the Riot Client into the heart of its ecosystem. Gone are the days when players had to buy name-change items from the shop to choose a new tag, as you can attempt to find that perfect VALORANT name a couple of times in a year.

How do you change your name in VALORANT?

The easiest way to change your VALORANT name is through adjusting your Riot Account settings. To do this:

1. Log in to your Riot Games Account.
2. Find your Riot ID and edit it with a new name.
3. Choose to Save changes and start using your new name.

Alternatively, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics players can change their Riot Games IDs through the in-game clients' Shop-Account tab. Inside, there should be a Riot ID Change option that directs players to the developer's official website.

Considering how many people play VALORANT, you'll see random numbers next to your name. This tag system allows multiple players to have the same name in the game.

Is the VALORANT name change free?

Yes, changing your name in VALORANT is free, but you can only do it every 90 days. This means that once you change your name, you'll be stuck with it for 90 days.

The 90-day cooldown period can be both good and bad. In one way, the system leaves room for improvement, but this also means that you might get stuck with a bad nickname if you make a typo because you can't change your VALORANT game name before three months.

If you're waiting for the name change cooldown, you can pass the time by leveling up your VALORANT account and gifting skins to friends. You may also keep an eye on the in-game market to see whether there are any cosmetics in the way that you would like to add to your collection. Even when you aren't actively logging into the game, you can check the VALORANT shop on your phone and then decide to log in if there is a skin you'd like to purchase.