Creating a League of Legends account in the EU region

To create a League of Legends account in Europe, you go to the Riot Games sign-up page, enter an email address and password, confirm your email, choose your summoner name, and select Europe West or Europe Nordic & East as your region. The whole process takes about five minutes. You cannot change your region after account creation, so pick the server closest to where you play — Europe West covers most of Western Europe, while Europe Nordic & East serves Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Russia.

Your account is playable immediately after email confirmation. You do not need to download the game client first; you can create the account through any web browser, then download the League of Legends client afterward and log in with the same credentials.

Key Takeaways

  • You create a League account through Riot's official sign-up page by providing an email, password, and summoner name.
  • Europe West and Europe Nordic & East are the two EU regions; you must choose one at account creation and cannot change it later.
  • Your account is ready to play as soon as you confirm your email — you do not need to own the game or pay anything upfront.
  • If your email address is already tied to another League account, you must use a different email or recover the existing account instead.

Step-by-step account creation process

Go to signup.leagueoflegends.com and select your region from the dropdown menu at the top. Choose either Europe West or Europe Nordic & East depending on where you are located. Click the sign-up button.

Enter your email address in the first field. This email must be unique to Riot Games — if you have already created a League account with this email, you cannot use it again. You will receive a confirmation email at this address, so use one you can access immediately.

Create a password at least 8 characters long. Riot requires a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers or symbols. Enter the password twice to confirm it matches. Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by checking the box, then click Create Account.

Riot will send a confirmation email to the address you provided. Open your email inbox (check spam if you do not see it within a few minutes) and click the confirmation link. Your account is now active and ready to use.

Choosing your summoner name

After you confirm your email, Riot prompts you to choose a summoner name — this is the in-game name other players see. You have one free name change after account creation; additional changes cost Riot Points (the premium currency). Choose carefully because you will use this name in every match.

Summoner names must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens, and cannot include profanity or impersonation of Riot staff. If your chosen name is already taken, Riot suggests alternatives or you can type a different one. You can also skip this step and choose a name later from your account settings.

Downloading and installing the game client

Once your account is confirmed, go to leagueoflegends.com and click the Download button. The League of Legends client installer will download to your computer. Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

After installation finishes, open the client and log in with the email and password you created during sign-up. The client will download the game files (this can take 30 minutes to an hour depending on your internet speed). You can play practice games against AI while the download continues in the background.

What happens if you already have an account

If you created a League account years ago and forgot the password, do not create a new one. Instead, go to account.leagueoflegends.com and click Forgot Your Password. Riot will send a reset link to the email address associated with your account. If you no longer have access to that email, click the "I don't have access to this email" link and Riot will walk you through account recovery using your summoner name and other details.

If you want to start fresh with a completely new account, you must use a different email address. Each email can only be tied to one League account per region. You can have multiple accounts across different regions (one on Europe West and one on Europe Nordic & East, for example), but each requires its own email address.

Region selection and what it means

Europe West (EUW) is the largest EU server and covers France, Germany, Spain, Italy, UK, Benelux, and surrounding countries. Europe Nordic & East (EUNE) serves Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Scandinavia. Your region determines which server your account lives on and which players you are matched with in ranked games.

You cannot transfer your account between regions after creation. If you choose the wrong region, you must create a new account with a different email address. Some players create accounts on both servers, but this requires two separate emails and two separate progression paths — your level, champions, and cosmetics do not carry over between regions.

Account security after creation

After your account is live, set up two-factor authentication (2FA) to prevent unauthorized access. Log into your account at account.leagueoflegends.com, go to Security, and enable 2FA using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy. This adds a second verification step when you log in from a new device.

Use a strong, unique password that you do not use on other websites. If your email address is compromised elsewhere on the internet, attackers might try to access your League account. Riot will never ask for your password via email or in-game — if someone claims to be Riot support and asks for your password, it is a scam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create a League account without providing a phone number?

Yes. Riot does not require a phone number to create an account. You only need a valid email address and a password. Two-factor authentication using an authenticator app is optional but recommended for security.

What if the summoner name I want is taken?

Riot will show you that the name is unavailable and suggest alternatives. You can type a different name or skip the step and choose one later from your account settings. Summoner names can be changed once for free; after that, name changes cost Riot Points.

Can I play League on the same account from different countries?

Yes, you can log into your account from anywhere in the world. However, your account is tied to a specific region server (Europe West or Europe Nordic & East). You will always play on that server regardless of your physical location, though your ping (connection speed) may vary.

Do I need to pay money to create or play on a new account?

No. Creating an account and playing League is completely free. You can reach the maximum level and play ranked matches without spending money. Riot Points (the premium currency) are only for cosmetics like skins and emotes, which do not affect gameplay.

What if I get an error message during sign-up?

The most common error is that your email is already tied to another League account. Try resetting the password on that account instead. If you see a different error, wait a few minutes and try again — Riot's servers occasionally have brief outages. If the problem persists, contact Riot Support through support.leagueoflegends.com.