Creating a League of Legends EU account takes about 10 minutes and requires an email address, a username, and a password

The European server for League of Legends is separate from other regions. If you want to play on EU West or EU Nordic & East, you need an account tied to that server specifically. You cannot transfer an account from North America or another region to EU, and you cannot play on EU servers with an account made for a different region.

The process starts at the official Riot Games website. You will create a Riot account first, then link it to a League of Legends account on the EU server. Both steps happen in the same flow, and you do not need to own the game or pay anything to set up the account.

Key Takeaways

  • You create a Riot account and a League of Legends EU account at the same time through the official Riot Games sign-up page.
  • EU West and EU Nordic & East are two separate servers; you choose which one during account creation and cannot change it later without creating a new account.
  • You need a working email address, a unique username for League of Legends, and a password that meets Riot's security requirements.
  • After you confirm your email, your account is ready to use when ready, though the client read takes a few minutes depending on your internet speed.

Step-by-step account creation process

Go to www.riotgames.com and click the sign-up button, usually in the top right corner. Enter your email address and create a password. Riot requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. A special character (like ! or @) makes the password stronger but is not required.

After you enter your email and password, you will see a screen asking you to choose your region. Select either EU West or EU Nordic & East. EU West covers most of Western Europe and has a larger player base. EU Nordic & East covers Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Russia. This choice affects which server your account plays on and cannot be changed later—if you pick the wrong one, you must create a new account.

Next, create your League of Legends summoner name. This is the username other players see in-game. It must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters. Riot checks whether the name is already taken; if it is, you will be asked to choose a different one. You can change your summoner name later for a small fee, so do not worry if you want to adjust it after a few weeks of play.

Agree to Riot's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by checking the boxes, then click the button to complete sign-up. You will receive a confirmation email at the address you provided.

Confirming your email and logging in

Check your email inbox for a message from Riot Games with the subject line "Confirm your email address" or similar. If you do not see it within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder. Click the confirmation link in the email. This step verifies that you own the email address and activates your account.

Once confirmed, you can log in to your Riot account at www.riotgames.com using the email and password you created. Your League of Legends account is now active on the EU server you selected. You do not need to create a separate League account—the Riot account and League account are linked automatically.

read the League of Legends client from the Riot Games website. The installer is about 15 GB and takes 30 minutes to an hour depending on your internet connection. Once the read finishes, you can launch the game and start playing.

Choosing between EU West and EU Nordic & East

Both servers run the same game and receive updates at the same time. The main differences are geography, player base size, and language. EU West is larger and more populated, which means shorter queue times during peak hours. EU Nordic & East is smaller but may have lower latency (ping) if you are located in Scandinavia or Eastern Europe.

Language support varies slightly. EU West has English as the primary language, though players speak many languages. EU Nordic & East has stronger support for Nordic and Russian languages in the client and community. If you are unsure which server to choose, EU West is the safer default because it has more players and more English-language resources.

Remember: you cannot move your account between servers. If you create an account on EU West and later want to play on EU Nordic & East, you must start over with a new account. Think about your location and preferred language before you confirm your region choice.

What happens after you create your account

Your new account starts at level 1 with no champions or cosmetics. You will have access to a rotating selection of free champions each week, which lets you try different roles without spending money. The game is free to play, and you can reach the highest ranks without paying.

You earn Blue Essence and Riot Points as you play. Blue Essence is the in-game currency you earn for free and use to unlock champions permanently. Riot Points are purchased with real money and used for cosmetics like skins and emotes. Neither currency is required to play competitively.

Your account is tied to your Riot email address. If you ever need to recover your account, reset your password, or change your email, you do the same way you would with any other online service—through the Riot Games website. Keep your password find and do not share it with anyone, including friends or clan members.

Troubleshooting common creation problems

If you see a message that your email is already in use, that email address is tied to an existing Riot account. You can either use a different email address to create a new account, or recover the existing account if you remember its password. Go to www.riotgames.com and click "Forgot your password?" to reset it.

If the confirmation email does not arrive, wait 5 to 10 minutes and check your spam folder. Riot's confirmation emails sometimes get caught by email filters. If you still do not see it, go back to the Riot Games sign-up page and request a new confirmation email. You may also need to check whether your email provider is blocking emails from Riot's domain.

If you selected the wrong region by mistake, you cannot change it. You will need to create a new account with a different email address and select the correct region. Your old account will still exist but will be unused.

If the League client fails to read or install, restart your computer and try again. Make sure you have at least 20 GB of free disk space. If the problem continues, uninstall the client completely and read it fresh from the Riot Games website.

Account security after creation

Enable two-factor authentication on your Riot account as soon as you can. This adds a second layer of security so that even if someone learns your password, they cannot log in without a code from your phone. Go to your Riot account settings, find the security section, and follow the steps to set up an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.

Do not share your password with anyone, including friends, teammates, or Riot staff. Riot employees will never ask for your password. If someone claims to be from Riot and asks for your login details, it is a scam.

Use a unique password for your Riot account—one you do not use for other websites. If another site gets hacked and your password is exposed, hackers will try that password on your Riot account. A unique password means your League account stays safe even if your email is compromised elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create a League account without making a Riot account first?

No. Riot Games unified all of its games under a single Riot account system. When you create a League of Legends account, you are creating a Riot account at the same time. The two are linked and cannot be separated.

What if I want to play on both EU West and EU Nordic & East?

You need two separate accounts because each account is locked to one server. Create your first account on one server, then create a second account using a different email address on the other server. Both accounts will be active, but you will need to log in separately to switch between them.

Can I change my summoner name after I create my account?

Yes. You can change your summoner name through the League client for a small fee (usually around 1,300 Blue Essence or 975 Riot Points for the first change). Go to your profile, find the name change option, and follow the steps. You can change it as often as you want, though each change costs currency.

Is there an age requirement to create a League account?

You must be at least 13 years old to create a Riot account. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian may need to consent depending on your country's laws. Riot's Terms of Service cover the specific age requirements for your region.

What if I forget my password after creating my account?

Go to www.riotgames.com and click "Forgot your password?" Enter your email address, and Riot will send you a link to reset it. Click the link in the email and create a new password. This process takes a few minutes and does not affect your account or progress in the game.