How to Transfer a League of Legends Account Safely

League of Legends has no official account-transfer tool — a safe handover means moving the original registration email, then changing the email password, Riot password, account email, phone number, and 2FA in that order. Because LoL runs on the same Riot account system as Valorant, whoever controls the registration inbox controls the account. Lock that down correctly and the account is permanently the buyer's; skip it and the seller keeps a recovery door open.

What "transferring" a LoL account really means

Riot doesn't sanction account sales or transfers, so there's no in-client button that reassigns ownership. A real transfer is a complete credential handover: the seller provides everything needed to control the Riot account, and the buyer replaces every recovery path so only they hold the keys. This is different from a server transfer, which moves your existing account between regions — that's a separate paid feature we cover on its own.

The security of a Riot account rests almost entirely on its registration email. Password resets, security codes, and 2FA all route through that inbox. So the email — not the summoner name, not the game login alone — is the master key that has to change hands. A "transfer" without the original email is just a loan the seller can reclaim.

What must change hands before you pay

Confirm the listing includes every item below. If any are missing, it isn't a safe transfer.

• The original email address and its password — the actual inbox, not only the Riot login.
• The Riot account username and password.
• 2FA status and the ability to disable or re-enable it.
• The attached phone number (if the account is phone-verified) and confirmation you can change it.
• The server/region, rank, and champion/skin inventory, stated accurately.

When you browse our League of Legends accounts, check each listing for original-email access before you buy — it's what makes a handover permanent rather than temporary.

Step-by-step: the secure ownership transfer (buyer)

Order is everything. Secure the email first because it's the master key, then work through the Riot account. Complete these immediately after receiving access, within your escrow inspection window.

1. Log into the original email and change its password. This severs the seller's control of the recovery path — always step one.
2. Point the email's own recovery to your details so the seller can't reclaim the inbox.
3. Sign into account.riotgames.com and change the Riot password.
4. Change the Riot account email to one only you control, and verify it.
5. Update or remove the attached phone number so it points to you.
6. Enable 2FA to lock the recovery flow and block future phishing.
7. Log into the client and confirm the rank, champions, Blue Essence, and skins match the listing before releasing escrow.

After all seven, the seller has no email, password, 2FA code, or phone link — every route back is closed. This mirrors the credential-lockdown approach in our buying game accounts safely guide.

For sellers: how to hand over cleanly

Honest, complete transfers get paid faster and avoid disputes. If you're selling:

• Provide the genuine original email and its password. Withholding it is the top cause of recovery disputes and refunds.
• Disable 2FA before handover or coordinate so the buyer can set their own, so nobody gets locked out mid-transfer.
• List rank, server, champion count, and rare skins accurately. Misrepresentation invites chargebacks and kills your reputation.
• Never say "don't change the email." Experienced buyers treat that as an instant red flag.

Clean handovers build seller standing, which is why serious sellers work through escrow. To list your own account properly, you can apply to sell on BuyAccount.

LoL-specific details that trip people up

A few things are unique to League and worth checking during a transfer:

• Riot ID and summoner name. You can change the display name after taking ownership, so a name you don't love isn't a dealbreaker — but confirm no name-change restriction is pending.
• Honor level and penalties. Check the account isn't sitting under an active ban, leaverbuster restriction, or ranked penalty, since those can block ranked play and complicate a later server transfer.
• Server matters for later moves. If the account is on a distant server, a region change costs RP and has timing rules — plan for it rather than being surprised.
• Phone verification. Newer accounts may be phone-locked; make sure you can swap the number to your own.

Knowing what you're buying also helps you judge price. Compare any listing with similar accounts on our account price index and in our LoL account value guide so you don't overpay for a given rank and skin set.

Why escrow is non-negotiable

With no official transfer mechanism, both sides are trusting a stranger — the exact gap escrow closes. On an escrow marketplace, the buyer's payment is held while they confirm access works and change the credentials; on BuyAccount, the seller is not paid until the buyer confirms the order or the 14-day escrow period ends. That protects buyers from non-delivery or recovery and shields sellers from post-handover chargebacks. Our how it works page details the full escrow flow, and every BuyAccount order also carries 14-day buyer protection. Keep in mind that Riot's terms prohibit account sales, even though Riot's enforcement targets how an account is played rather than who owns it; our guide on whether it's safe to buy a LoL account covers that risk, and Riot account recovery explains how recovery claims work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you officially transfer a League of Legends account?

No. Riot offers no tool to reassign account ownership, and account sales sit against its Terms of Service. A transfer in practice is a full credential handover — the seller provides the original email and login, and the buyer changes every recovery path so the account is solely theirs.

What's the first thing to secure after buying?

The original email's password. It's the master key, since Riot's password resets and 2FA codes route through that inbox. Lock it first, then change the Riot password, account email, phone number, and enable 2FA.

Is transferring ownership the same as a server transfer?

No. Ownership transfer moves the account from seller to buyer via credential handover. A server transfer is a paid Riot feature (2,600 RP) that moves an account you own to another region: your champions and skins come with you, but you play new placement games on the new server. They're separate processes, and you can do a server transfer after you own the account.

Can I change the summoner name after buying?

Yes. Riot IDs and display names can be changed after you take ownership, so an unwanted name isn't a reason to skip a good account — just confirm there's no pending name-change restriction on it.

Ready to buy or sell with the transfer handled correctly? Browse full-access listings on our League of Legends accounts page, review the protected handover on our how it works guide, and if you're selling, apply to sell on BuyAccount to transfer safely through escrow.