In League of Legends, your Summoner Name is more than just a username—it’s a part of your identity in the game’s vast and competitive universe. But for players paying close attention, you may have noticed a suffix attached to your name, like #NA1, #EUW1, or #KR. These region tags serve as unique identifiers in Riot’s global account system. So what exactly is #NA1, and how can you change it?
Here’s what you need to know about your League of Legends region tag—and how to switch it if you want to play in a different region.
What Does #NA1 Mean?
The #NA1 suffix in League of Legends stands for “North America, Server 1.” It identifies the regional server your Riot Account is associated with. This tag was introduced as part of Riot’s transition to a global account system, allowing users to maintain a unique Summoner Name across regions by pairing it with a region-specific identifier.
For example, if your name is “ShadowFury” in North America, your full in-game identity would appear as ShadowFury#NA1. Another player could have the same name in Europe (ShadowFury#EUW1) without conflict.
Why Would You Want to Change It?
Changing your #NA1 tag effectively means changing your region. You might want to do this for several reasons:
- You’re moving to another country and want to play with better ping.
- Your friends play on a different server.
- You’re exploring a new competitive scene.
Changing your region also unlocks access to localized content, languages, and matchmaking pools.
How to Change Your Region in 2025
To change your #NA1 tag, you’ll need to change the Riot region tied to your account. Here’s how:
- Log into your Riot Account on the official Riot Games website.
- Go to your Account Settings.
- Under the Region tab, select the new region you want to play in.
- Confirm your change. If your current region does not match your actual location (based on IP), you may be able to switch for free.
- If you are ineligible for a free transfer, you’ll be prompted to purchase a Region Transfer using Riot Points (RP).
Once complete, your region tag will update to match the new server—e.g., from #NA1 to #EUW1 if you moved to Europe West.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Account Progress Is Region-Specific: Transferring regions does not carry over ranked history, honor level, or some in-game purchases.
- Latency Matters: Always choose the region closest to your physical location for optimal gameplay performance.
- Availability: Region transfers may be temporarily disabled during patches or seasonal updates.
Can You Customize or Remove the Tag?
The region tag (#NA1, etc.) is automatically generated and cannot be removed or customized separately. It ensures global uniqueness of player identities and is only visible in certain social and cross-region contexts, such as Riot’s cross-game features or friend lists.
Conclusion
While you can’t simply “change the #NA1 tag” in isolation, you can change it by transferring your Riot Account to another region. It’s a straightforward process, whether you’re following friends to another server or relocating in real life. Just remember: with great power comes great ping—choose your server wisely.
If you’re planning a switch, now you know exactly how to navigate it.
Written by:
Christian