Valorant runs on your Riot account, so you change its email in your Riot Account settings — not inside the Valorant client. It takes about two minutes, and it's the single most important thing to do after buying an account: until the email is yours, you don't fully control the account. Here's exactly how to do it, and how to lock it down afterward.
Why changing the email matters
The email attached to a Riot account controls everything: password resets, two-factor codes, and account recovery all run through it. That's why, when you buy a Valorant account, changing the email to your own is the step that actually transfers control — before you do, whoever holds the old email can still reset the password and take the account back. It's also the first thing to do if you suspect your own email has been compromised.
How to change your Valorant (Riot) email — step by step
- Go to the Riot Account page at account.riotgames.com and sign in with your username and password.
- Open your account settings, where your current email address is shown.
- Choose to edit or change the email and enter the new address you want to use.
- Verify the new email. Riot sends a confirmation link or code to that address — open it and confirm to finish the change.
- You're done. The new email now controls the account, including future password resets and 2FA.
You don't do any of this inside the Valorant game client — it's all on the Riot Account website, because the email belongs to the Riot account that Valorant sits on top of.
Right after you change the email — lock it down
Changing the email is step one of three. Immediately also:
- Change the password to something new and unique.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) so logins need email confirmation.
- Secure the new email itself with its own strong password and 2FA — it's now the master key to the account.
Changing the email after buying an account
If you just purchased the account, do this the moment you receive it. First, confirm you actually have full access to the included email — log into that inbox in a browser before touching anything else. Then change the Riot email to one you control, change the password, and enable 2FA. This sequence is what stops a seller from recovering the account later. For the full picture, see our Riot account recovery guide (it explains how recovery works and why securing the email defeats it) and the how to buy a game account safely playbook.
Troubleshooting
- You don't have access to the current email or password. You can't change the email directly — you'll need to recover the account first via Riot Support. See the recovery guide.
- "Email already in use." That address is tied to another Riot account; use a different email, since each Riot account needs a unique one.
- The verification email didn't arrive. Check spam, make sure you typed the address correctly, and request a new confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you change your email on Valorant?
Yes. Because Valorant uses your Riot account, you change the email through your Riot Account settings at account.riotgames.com, then verify the new address.
Do I change the email in the Valorant client or the Riot website?
The Riot website. The email belongs to your Riot account, so there's no email-change option inside the Valorant game client itself.
How long does it take to change a Valorant email?
About two minutes — the only wait is for the verification email to arrive so you can confirm the new address.
Should I change the email right after buying a Valorant account?
Yes — immediately. Confirm you have full access to the included email, then change the Riot email to your own, change the password, and enable 2FA. Until you do, the account isn't fully yours.
Ready to secure a new account? Browse verified listings on the Valorant marketplace, and pair this with our account recovery and buy-safely guides so your purchase is locked down from minute one.