Personalizing Your Persona: How to Change Your Valorant Name on Console

With Valorant now making its tactical mark on consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, players are eager to fully customize their in-game experience, and for many, that starts with their identity: their display name, officially known as the Riot ID.

While playing on a console, the method for changing your Valorant name might not be immediately obvious within the game client, but the process is straightforward and consistent across all platforms.

The Universal Method: Via Riot Account Webpage

Regardless of whether you play Valorant on PC or console, the sole method for altering your display name is through your Riot Account settings on a web browser. There is currently no in-game option on consoles to facilitate this change.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Access Your Riot Account: Open a web browser on your console (using its built-in browser), mobile device, or PC. Navigate to the official Riot Games account page (e.g., account.riotgames.com).
2. Log In: Enter your Riot Games credentials to sign into your account.
3. Edit Riot ID: Once logged in, locate the section for your Riot ID. You will typically see your current “Game Name” and “tagline” displayed (e.g., “PlayerName#1234”). Click the edit or pencil icon next to your Riot ID.
4. Enter New Name: You can now edit both your Game Name (the primary name players see in-game) and your tagline (the alphanumeric code following the “#” symbol).
5. Save Changes: After inputting your desired new name and tagline, click “Save Changes” or “Confirm” to finalize your update. For security, you might be prompted to re-enter your password.

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Key Details and Important Restrictions

Before you dive into a name change, be aware of these crucial details:

• Cooldown Period: You can change your Riot ID only once every 90 days. Choose your new name wisely, as you’ll be stuck with it for three months.
• Riot ID Structure: Your Riot ID consists of two parts:
  • Game Name: This is the visible name in-game, and it must be between 3 and 16 alphanumeric characters long. Game Names do not need to be unique; multiple players can share the same Game Name.
  • Tagline: This is the 3-5 alphanumeric character code that follows a “#” symbol (e.g., #W1NN). Once you change your tagline, you cannot revert to using regional codes (like NA, EU, JP). The combination of your Game Name and tagline must be unique.
• Universal Change: A change to your Riot ID is reflected across all Riot Games titles linked to your account. This means your new name will appear in games like League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, not just Valorant.
• Console Accessibility: Even though the game is on console, the name change mechanism remains browser-based. Console players can use their console’s built-in browser to perform this action, or they can simply use a web browser on any other internet-connected device.

Summary Table: Changing Your Valorant Name

For additional guidance or if you encounter issues, official Valorant support resources and step-by-step tutorials are readily available online. By understanding these guidelines, console players can effectively personalize their Valorant experience and confidently sport their new Riot ID.