How to Change Your Name in Clash Royale
Changing your name in Clash Royale isn't quite as simple as heading into settings and typing something new. Supercell built specific rules around this feature — rules that catch a lot of players off guard. Understanding how the system actually works will save you frustration and help you avoid using your one free change on something you might regret.
How the Name Change System Works in Clash Royale
Clash Royale gives every player one free name change. After that, additional name changes cost 500 Gems each — a meaningful in-game cost that's meant to discourage impulsive or repeated changes.
This is a deliberate design choice by Supercell. Unlike many mobile games where your display name is treated casually, Clash Royale treats your name as a semi-permanent identity tied to your Supercell ID account.
Step-by-Step: Changing Your Name
Here's how the process works regardless of whether you're on iOS or Android:
- Open Clash Royale and tap your player profile (your name/trophy count at the top of the screen)
- Tap the pencil icon or edit button next to your current name
- Type your new name — it must be between 2 and 16 characters
- Confirm the change — the game will warn you if this is your free change or if it will cost Gems
- Accept the prompt to finalize
The name updates immediately across the game — in your clan, in battle logs, and on leaderboards.
Name Rules You Need to Know Before You Type
Clash Royale enforces content filters and character restrictions on names. Before you commit:
- Length: 2–16 characters
- Allowed characters: Letters, numbers, and spaces (no special characters or symbols)
- Prohibited content: Offensive, inappropriate, or Supercell-flagged terms will be rejected automatically
- Spaces: Leading or trailing spaces are typically stripped
If your chosen name gets rejected, it's usually because it triggered the content filter — not always for obvious reasons. Try a variation.
Free Change vs. Gem Cost: What Determines Which Applies 💎
| Situation | Cost |
|---|---|
| First name change ever on the account | Free |
| Second name change onward | 500 Gems each |
| Name assigned at account creation (never changed) | Free change still available |
| Account transferred or recovered | Free change status carries over |
The key variable here is your account's history, not how long you've been playing. A veteran player who's never changed their name still has their free change available. A new player who changed their name during onboarding has already used it.
What If You Don't Have Enough Gems?
If you've used your free change and don't have 500 Gems, your options are limited:
- Earn Gems through the Trophy Road, completing achievements, or opening certain chests
- Purchase Gems through the in-app store
- Wait — there's no workaround, gifting system, or alternative currency path for name changes
There is no way to bypass the Gem cost through third-party tools or workarounds. Claims otherwise are either outdated or inaccurate, and attempting to use unauthorized tools risks account suspension.
Supercell ID and How It Affects Your Name 🎮
Your Clash Royale name is separate from your Supercell ID (the email-linked account system). Changing your in-game name doesn't change your Supercell ID username, and vice versa. These are two independent identity layers:
- In-game name: What other players see in clan chat, battles, and leaderboards
- Supercell ID display name: Associated with your account login and cross-game profile
If you're trying to change how you appear on Supercell's broader platform (across Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, etc.), that requires managing your Supercell ID separately through Supercell's account settings — not through Clash Royale's in-game menu.
When the Pencil Icon Doesn't Appear
Some players report not seeing the edit option at all. A few reasons this happens:
- Account is too new — Supercell occasionally restricts name changes on very recently created accounts during an initial lockout window
- App needs updating — an outdated version of Clash Royale may not display the UI correctly
- Connectivity issues — the name change system requires a live server connection; it won't work fully offline
If none of those apply and the option still isn't appearing, contacting Supercell Support through the in-game menu is the recommended path — they can confirm whether there's an account-level restriction.
The Part That Varies by Player
How straightforward this process feels depends heavily on a few things that differ from person to person: whether you've already used your free change, how many Gems you currently have banked, and whether your desired name passes the content filter on the first try.
A player sitting on 1,000 Gems who wants a simple alphanumeric name will find this process takes about 30 seconds. A player who's already used their free change, has minimal Gems, and wants a name that keeps getting flagged is in a meaningfully different position — and will need to make decisions based on their specific account state.