FACEIT Nickname Checker

By WhatsMyName Apps · Reviewed October 18, 2026 · Editorial policy

Your FACEIT nickname is the name on your player page, in match rooms and on leaderboards. Old names are not reserved after a change, and idle names can be claimed in some cases. Enter a nickname below for a FACEIT username search, then read FACEIT's own rules.

FACEIT nickname rules

Length	At least 3 characters. FACEIT does not publish a maximum.
Allowed characters	Not published. Nicknames must be non-offensive and unique.
Capitals	Capital letters do not make a new name: if an active player is "bob", you cannot buy "Bob".
Changing it	Buy a Nickname Change in the FACEIT Shop, with FACEIT Points or cash. There is no limit on purchases.
Premium	Premium members get one free nickname change every 3 months, from Account Settings.
Old nicknames	Not reserved. You can only get your old name back if nobody has taken it.
Idle nicknames	Claimable through a separate Idle Nickname Claim if the account has not logged in for over a year and has no long-term bans, no active subscription and is not verified.

Sources: FACEIT Support: nickname changes and idle nickname claiming, FACEIT Support: profile advertising policy. Last reviewed 2026-10-18. Platforms change their rules; the linked help pages are the final word.

How to search for someone on FACEIT by username

Open faceit.com/en/players/nickname, using the exact capitals the player uses. FACEIT Support describes the site search: type the player's FACEIT name, pick a match from the dropdown or click "See all", and the name opens their public profile.

Our lookup matches the nickname as written, so try the usual capital letters if a player you know does not show up. This page does not look up real names.

How to check a FACEIT nickname

Type the nickname with the exact capitals the player uses. Our lookup matches the name as written, so "zywoo" can come back missing while "ZywOo" exists.
We ask FACEIT's public nickname lookup. A player record means it is taken, and "user not found" means no player has that exact spelling.
Because FACEIT treats bob and Bob as the same name when you buy one, a "not found" for one spelling does not prove other capitals are free. Try the common spellings.
The result links to the player page, faceit.com/en/players/<name>, when the name is taken.

FACEIT nickname taken? What you can do

Add a short tag or number: jane_cs, janefps, jane99.
If the account has been idle for over a year and meets FACEIT's other conditions, buy an Idle Nickname Claim. FACEIT emails the owner 7 days before the claim goes through.
You cannot register a new account with an idle nickname. The claim only works as a change on an existing account.
Keep your current name for now and grab the new one only when it is free. FACEIT holds a name for 10 minutes while you pay.

How to change your FACEIT nickname

Open the FACEIT Shop and choose Nickname Change (or Idle Nickname Claim for an idle name).
Click Order and enter the nickname you want. A 10-minute timer holds it while you pay.
Pay with FACEIT Points or cash.
Premium members can instead go to Account Settings, type the new nickname and click Save Preferences, once every 3 months.

Reserved and restricted names

Nicknames must be non-offensive. FACEIT's profile advertising policy says a nickname used for advertising is reverted with no refund. Idle names held by verified accounts or accounts with an active subscription cannot be claimed.

Tips

Your old nickname is free for others the moment you change, so be sure before you buy.
If someone claims your idle name, FACEIT gives you a generic nickname and 1000 FACEIT Points for a free change, so check your email if you have been away.
Use the same nickname as your Steam or game account if you can. Teammates find you faster.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change my FACEIT nickname?

Buy a Nickname Change in the FACEIT Shop with FACEIT Points or cash. Premium members get one free change every 3 months from Account Settings.

Can I claim an inactive FACEIT nickname?

Yes, through an Idle Nickname Claim, if the account has not logged in for over a year, has no long-term bans and no active subscription, and is not verified. The owner gets a 7-day email notice.

Are FACEIT nicknames case sensitive?

For ownership, no: if bob is taken, you cannot buy Bob. Our lookup matches the exact spelling, though, so type the capitals the player uses.

Can I get my old FACEIT nickname back?

Only if nobody has taken it since. FACEIT does not reserve old names after a change.

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