Creating a League account for EU servers means registering with Riot Games and choosing the European region during setup

When you create a League of Legends account, you pick your region at registration — you cannot change it later without starting over. The EU region includes servers in Western Europe (EUW) and Nordic/Eastern Europe (EUNE). Both use the same account creation process; the difference is which server your account connects to and which players you will match with in ranked games.

The account itself is a Riot Games account, not a League-specific one. This same account works for Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and other Riot titles. Once created, your region is locked to that account permanently.

Key Takeaways

  • You create your account through the official Riot Games website, not through the League client itself.
  • You must choose between EUW (Western Europe) or EUNE (Nordic and Eastern Europe) at registration; this choice cannot be changed without buying a region transfer later.
  • The account requires a valid email address, a username, and a password; Riot will send a verification link to your email before the account is active.
  • After email verification, you read the League client and log in with your new account to begin playing.

Step-by-step account creation on the Riot Games website

Go to the official Riot Games sign-up page at signup.leagueoflegends.com. You will see a form asking for an email address, a username, a password, and your date of birth. The email must be real and accessible — Riot sends a verification link there, and you will need it if you ever forget your password.

Choose your username carefully. This is the name other players see in-game and in chat. You cannot change it without paying Riot Points (the premium currency), and the name must be between 3 and 16 characters. Spaces and special characters are not allowed; underscores and numbers are.

Your password should be at least 8 characters long. Riot requires a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers or symbols. After you fill in these fields, you will see a dropdown menu asking you to select your region. This is where you choose EUW or EUNE. Read the descriptions carefully: EUW is for Western Europe (UK, France, Germany, Spain, and others); EUNE is for Nordic countries, Eastern Europe, Russia, and Turkey. Pick the one closest to your location or where your friends play, because you cannot move your account between them without paying for a region transfer.

Click the sign-up button. Riot will send a verification email to the address you provided. Check your inbox (and your spam folder) for an email from noreply@leagueoflegends.com with the subject line "Verify your League of Legends account". Click the link in that email. Your account is now active.

Downloading the client and logging in for the first time

After verification, go to leagueoflegends.com and click "Play Now" or "read". The League client is a launcher process that runs on Windows or Mac. read the installer, run it, and follow the on-screen prompts. The installer will ask where you want to install the game files — the default location is usually fine.

Once the client is installed, open it and log in with the email address and password you just created. The client will read the game files (this can take 20 minutes to an hour depending on your internet speed). You do not need to do anything during this read — just let it run.

When the read finishes, you will see the main client screen. You can now create a summoner name (the in-game name that appears in matches) if you have not already, and you are ready to play. Your first few matches will place you in a beginner queue with other new players.

Choosing between EUW and EUNE: what the difference means

EUW and EUNE are separate servers with separate player bases and separate ranked ladders. A player ranked Gold on EUW has no rank on EUNE — they are a new account there. The servers are geographically separated to reduce latency (the delay between your action and the server's response). If you live in Western Europe, EUW will have lower ping. If you live in Eastern Europe or the Nordic region, EUNE will be faster.

EUW is the larger and more competitive server. Most professional players and streamers play there, and the ranked ladder is more crowded. EUNE is smaller and generally considered easier to climb, but the player base is smaller, so queue times can be longer at very high ranks. Neither choice is wrong — pick based on your location and where your friends are.

If you create an account on the wrong server, you can transfer it later by buying a Region Transfer from the in-game shop for 2600 Riot Points (roughly £20). The transfer takes a few minutes and moves your account, rank, and cosmetics to the new region. You cannot transfer back to the original region for 180 days.

What happens if you forget your password or email

If you forget your password, go to leagueoflegends.com, click "Sign In", and then click "Forgot your password?" Enter the email address associated with your account. Riot will send a password reset link to that email. Click the link, create a new password, and log in.

If you no longer have access to the email address you registered with, you will need to contact Riot Games support. Go to support.riotgames.com, click "Submit a request", and choose "Account & Sign In" from the category menu. Explain that you cannot access your registered email. Riot will ask you to verify your identity by answering security questions or providing information about your account (summoner name, region, when you created it). This process can take several days.

Account security: what to set up after creation

After your account is active, Riot recommends enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This adds a second layer of security: when you log in from a new device, you must enter a code from an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator) or from your phone via SMS. To enable 2FA, log into your account on the Riot Games website, go to "Account", then "Security", and follow the prompts.

You should also check that your email address is correct and that no one else has access to it. If someone gains access to your email, they can reset your League password and take your account. Use a strong, unique password for your email account — do not reuse passwords across websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my region after I create my account?

No, not without paying for a region transfer. You can buy a transfer from the in-game shop for 2600 Riot Points, which moves your account to EUW or EUNE. After a transfer, you must wait 180 days before transferring back to the original region.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Try a variation: add a number, an underscore, or a letter. Usernames are unique across all Riot Games, so popular names are usually taken. You can change your summoner name (the in-game name) later for free once per year, or more often by paying Riot Points.

Do I need a phone number to create an account?

No. Riot only requires an email address, a username, and a password. A phone number is optional and only needed if you want to enable SMS-based two-factor authentication for extra security.

Can I play on both EUW and EUNE with the same Riot account?

No. One Riot account is tied to one region. If you want to play on both servers, you must create a second Riot account with a different email address and register it to the other region.

How long does it take for my account to be verified?

The verification email arrives within a few minutes. Click the link in the email, and your account is active when ready. If you do not see the email, check your spam folder or wait a few minutes and request a new verification link from the sign-up page.