For many Valorant players, account region determines more than just where their data is stored—it directly impacts matchmaking servers, payment options, and even which friends you can queue with. If you’ve recently moved or need to update your region, Riot Games offers a formal process to switch your country of residence.
How to Change Country on Valorant
- Go to Riot’s Support Portal
Head to the official Riot Support page dedicated to region changes and log in with your Riot ID. - Check Eligibility
Not every account qualifies for a move. Riot typically grants changes if you’ve relocated, can’t access local servers, or are experiencing currency/payment mismatches. - Submit a Ticket
If eligible, you may be asked to provide proof of residency, such as a local billing address. Once submitted, Riot processes requests in a few business days—sometimes up to a week. - Wait for Confirmation
After approval, your account’s country will update, automatically shifting your matchmaking servers, in-game language options, and payment methods.
Alternative Method: Creating a New Account
If Riot declines your region change request, the only workaround is creating a brand-new Riot account:
- Sign up while connected from your target country or use a VPN during registration.
- Select the desired region carefully, as this choice permanently sets your shard.
- Be aware: cosmetics, progress, and rank from your old account cannot be transferred.
Restrictions and Considerations
- Some regions, such as China, Korea, and Vietnam, have stricter account policies—new accounts may be the only option.
- Riot allows region changes just once every 90 days, making it unsuitable for frequent server hopping.
- Using VPNs outside of account creation carries risks; abusing them for region transfers can lead to account penalties under Riot’s Terms of Service.
Bottom Line
Changing country in Valorant isn’t as simple as flipping a switch—it requires either Riot’s approval via support or starting fresh with a new account. For most players, submitting a support ticket is the safest and most reliable way to migrate an account and unlock servers, payments, and teammates tied to a new region.
Written by:
Christian