How to Change Your Name on Fortnite Using Any Device

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Change Fortnite Username on Epic Game Store Using PC

Step 1:OpenEpic Games Launcheron any web browser andlog into your account.

Step 2:Click youraccount nameat the top right and chooseAccount.

Step 3:ChooseAccount Settings.

Step 4:Selecteditnext to the Display Name.

Step 5:Add the newDisplay Nameand enable the box forI understand I can not change my display name again for 2 weeks after this change.

Step 6:After adding the name, chooseConfirmto make changes.

How to Change Fortnite Username on Android and iPhone

Step 1:Open theEpic Gameswebpage andlog into your account.

Step 2:Tap themenu barat the top right and choose youraccount name.

Step 3:ChooseAccountand tap theedit iconnext to the display name.

Step 4:Change Fortnite username and check the box forI understand I can not change my display name again for 2 weeks after this change.

Step 5:Once you are sure about the changes, tapConfirm.

How to Change Your Name on Fortnite on Nintendo Switch

To change your display name in Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, visit the Epic Games website and follow the above steps, depending on your device. Unlike other consoles, Fortnite in Switch uses the Epic Games account to set the username.

However, if you use Xbox or PS4, move on to the next section.

Change Username in Fortnite on Xbox

If you have been using the same account created on PC or mobile to play Fortnite on consoles like Xbox, change the nickname on Fortnite from the Epic Game Store. However, if you had created your Fortnite account from Xbox, change your Fortnite gamertag from your Xbox profile.

Step 1:Go to theXbox Gamertagwebpage andlog intoyour account.

Step 2:Type yournew nameand clickCheck availability.

Step 3:HitChange Gamertag, and in the confirmation window, clickChange Gamertag.This will update your current gamertag.

Note: Like Xbox, you need to change your PSN name to change the Fortnite name on PS4 or PS5. Visit the PlayStation Network and change it from there. You must remember that this will also change your display name for all the other games in which you use the PlayStation Network.

FAQs

You can change your username in Fortnite for free on mobile and PC versions through Epic Games. However, you must pay ~$10 every time you change your Fortnite username on Xbox or PlayStation after the first time.

While you can have multiple Fortnite accounts, you cannot share, sell, or buy Fortnite accounts with other users. If caught, you might be banned from the game.

No, changing your Epic Games username does not clear your game data. Changing your Epic Games username only modifies your displayed name and does not affect your progress, stats, or any other game-related data associated with your account.

If you only play Fortnite on Xbox, PS, or Switch, you can avoid creating an account with Epic Games. However, if you also play Fortnite on your PC, Mac, or mobile, upgrading to a full Epic Games account is better as it saves your progress across devices.

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Last updated on 30 August, 2024

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