How to Customize Your Riot ID: A Comprehensive Guide

Customizing your Riot ID allows you to express yourself across all Riot Games titles, making it a core part of your online identity. Here’s how to personalize it: First, log into your Riot Games account on the official riotgames.com website. Once you’re logged in, find the “RIOT ID” option usually located on the left side of your account dashboard, or within the profile settings section. Clicking on this will lead you to your current Riot ID, which typically displays your display name followed by a tagline (a hashtag and a string of numbers or letters). To change either the display name or the tagline, look for a pencil icon or an “edit” button next to your current Riot ID. Clicking this will open text fields where you can enter a new display name and tagline. Remember to click the “Save Changes” button to finalize your changes. That’s it – your Riot ID is now updated!

Understanding Your Riot ID Components

The Display Name

Your display name is the visible part of your Riot ID and the one that other players see in games. It’s crucial for in-game interactions and will be the identifier used to refer to you by your friends and opponents. This name does not have to be unique, as long as the full Riot ID (including tagline) is unique.

The Tagline

The tagline, following the hashtag (#), consists of three to five numbers or letters. While the tagline is not typically visible in-game, it is part of your unique Riot ID and is visible when hovering over your profile in other players’ friend lists. The tagline ensures that there are no conflicts for duplicate display names by making the entire Riot ID unique.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Riot ID

Step 1: Log into Your Riot Account

Begin by navigating to account.riotgames.com and entering your account credentials. Make sure you’re logging into the correct account if you have multiple.

Step 2: Access the Riot ID Section

Once logged in, you will be taken to your account settings page. Look for an option that says “Riot ID” or a similar label. It’s typically located within the account settings or profile sections.

Step 3: Edit Your Riot ID

Next to your current Riot ID, there should be an “edit” icon (usually shaped like a pencil). Click this to open the editing fields.

Step 4: Enter Your New Information

Here, you can change your display name and your tagline (the numbers and letters after the #). Enter your new desired display name and tagline. Make sure they comply with Riot’s guidelines (3 to 16 characters for display name).

Step 5: Save Your Changes

Finally, click the “Save Changes” button. Your new Riot ID will be updated, and you will see this in game as well.

Customization Beyond the Basics

While you’re limited to text and numeric characters, remember that you can use spaces, periods, underscores, and hyphens to create creative and unique names. Additionally, you can incorporate special symbols using third-party websites like riotidsymbols.com, which offers over 14,000 symbols that can be used to enhance your in-game name. This is a great option for players that want their name to have a more unique appearance.

Important Considerations

• Name Length: Your display name must be between 3 and 16 characters long.
• Name Availability: While display names do not have to be unique, the full Riot ID (including the tag) must be unique. If you choose a name already in use, you’ll need to make some alterations or choose a different one.
• Name Restrictions: Offensive, inappropriate, or otherwise prohibited names will not be allowed.
• Change Frequency: You can change your Riot ID for free once every 365 days. If you wish to change it more frequently, there’s an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How often can I change my Riot ID?

You can change your Riot ID for free once a year, specifically every 365 days. If you wish to change your Riot ID more frequently, it will cost $10 per change.

2. Can I use special symbols in my Riot ID?

Yes, you can use special symbols in your Riot ID. Websites such as riotidsymbols.com provide a wide range of symbols that can be used. Copy and paste these symbols into the relevant fields on your Riot account page while editing your Riot ID.

3. Why can’t I change my Riot ID?

You may be unable to change your Riot ID if you have changed it recently within the last 30 days without paying the fee. Riot Games only allows one free change within a 365 day period. If you have just changed your ID you will need to wait this timeframe to make another change.

4. Is my Riot ID the same as my username?

No, your Riot ID is different from your username. Your username is used to log into your Riot account, whereas your Riot ID is your display name visible to other players in games.

5. Can two Riot accounts have the same username?

No, two Riot accounts cannot have the same username. Each username must be unique, especially across different servers, including the Public Beta Environment (PBE). The user ID is unique to each account.

6. Does my Riot ID have to be unique?

Your display name does not need to be unique, but the full Riot ID (including the tagline) must be. This ensures that each player is identifiable.

7. What are the length restrictions for my Riot ID?

Your display name must be at least 3 characters long and no more than 16 characters long. The tagline must be three to five numbers or letters.

8. What are the limitations regarding what I can use for my Riot ID?

Riot ID’s can consist of letters, numbers, spaces, periods, underscores, and hyphens. Offensive or inappropriate names are not allowed and will be rejected.

9. What if my desired Riot ID is unavailable?

If your desired Riot ID is unavailable, it’s likely already in use. You will need to modify it, either by changing your display name, your tagline, or both. Try using numbers or symbols to help.

10. Can I get banned for my Riot ID?

Yes, you can get banned for your Riot ID if it violates Riot’s terms of service, such as using offensive language or if your ID is associated with malicious activities. An ID ban also means you can’t play publicly on platforms such as streams.

11. Can I have two Riot accounts with the same email?

No, you cannot have two Riot accounts associated with the same email address. Each Riot account must have a unique email address.

12. How can I delete my Riot ID?

You cannot directly delete your Riot ID. Instead, you’ll need to submit a ticket to Riot Games customer support to request the deletion of your entire Riot account.

13. Can I merge two Riot accounts?

No, Riot Games does not allow the merging of two accounts. This is why it is important to link your social accounts to your Riot account during creation.

14. Is there a limit to how many Riot accounts I can have?

Riot Games does not have a limit on the number of accounts you can have, but you are not allowed to share accounts or use them for boosting.

15. Why did Riot remove Summoner Names?

Riot removed “Summoner Names” to create a more unified experience across all Riot games and to move away from the older lore of League of Legends where “Summoners” were part of the in-game world. Now Riot ID is the main identity system across their platform.

Customizing your Riot ID is simple and gives you control over how you present yourself in the Riot Games ecosystem. By following these steps and guidelines, you can ensure your online persona reflects your style.