You can change your Epic Games username through your account settings, but the process has limits on how often you can do it

To change your Epic Games username, log into your Epic Games account on the website, go to your Account settings, find the Display Name field, and enter your new name. Epic Games allows one free username change every 30 days. If you try to change it again before 30 days have passed, you will see a message telling you when you can change it next. The name you choose must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters like @ or #.

The username you change is your Display Name — the name other players see when you play games or chat. This is different from your account email address, which you use to log in and cannot be changed through the same process. Your Display Name appears in Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and other Epic Games titles you play.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Display Name once every 30 days for free through your account settings on the Epic Games website.
  • Your new username must be 3 to 16 characters long and can only contain letters and numbers — no spaces or special characters.
  • The Display Name is what other players see in games; your login email address stays the same and cannot be changed this way.
  • If your desired username is already taken, you will need to choose a different one — Epic Games does not hold names or allow you to reserve them.

Step-by-step process to change your Display Name

Start by going to www.epicgames.com and logging into your account with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your account icon or profile picture in the top right corner of the page and click it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Select "Account" from that menu. You will be taken to your account dashboard. On the left side, you should see a menu with different sections. Click on "General" or "Personal Info" — the exact label depends on when your account was created, but it is usually near the top of the left menu. In this section, you will see a field labeled "Display Name" with your current username in it. Click on that field to edit it, type your new username, and then click the save or confirm button. Epic Games will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or if it breaks their naming rules.

What names are not allowed

Epic Games blocks usernames that contain profanity, hate speech, or references to real people's names without permission. Names that look like they are trying to impersonate official Epic Games accounts or famous players are also rejected. The system is automated, so if you see a rejection message, try removing numbers, changing the spelling slightly, or picking a different word entirely.

You cannot use spaces in your username, and you cannot use most punctuation marks. Hyphens and underscores are sometimes allowed depending on the system, but the safest approach is to stick with letters and numbers only. If you are unsure whether a specific character will work, try it — the system will tell you when ready if it does not.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your Display Name, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This timer starts the moment you successfully save your new name. If you try to change it before the 30 days are up, you will see a message on the Display Name field that says something like "You can change your display name again on [date]." There is no way to speed this up or reset the timer.

This limit exists to prevent people from constantly switching names to avoid being recognized or to confuse other players. If you change your name and when ready regret it, you will have to wait the full 30 days to change it back. Plan your new username carefully before you save it.

What happens to your old username after you change it

When you change your Display Name, your old name becomes available for other players to use. Epic Games does not reserve old usernames or hold them for you. If you change from "PlayerOne" to "PlayerTwo," someone else can when ready take "PlayerOne" if they want it. This means you cannot reclaim your old name later unless it happens to be available again.

Your friends list, game progress, and account history all stay attached to your account — they do not disappear when you change your name. Other players will see your new name in games and chat, but your account itself is the same. If someone had you added as a friend under your old name, they will still see you as a friend, just with your new Display Name showing.

Changing your username on console or mobile

You cannot change your Display Name directly from the Fortnite app on your phone or from a console like PlayStation or Xbox. You must go to the Epic Games website on a computer or mobile browser to make the change. Log in there, follow the steps above, and the change will take effect across all platforms within a few minutes.

Once you have changed your name on the website, launch Fortnite or any other Epic Games title on your console or phone, and your new Display Name will appear. You do not need to reinstall anything or log out and back in — the change syncs automatically.

If your desired username is already taken

Epic Games does not have a waitlist or reservation system for usernames. If the name you want is already taken, you cannot claim it or ask to be notified if it becomes available. Your only option is to choose a different name. Many players add numbers to the end of their desired name — for example, "PlayerOne" might become "PlayerOne47" or "PlayerOne2024."

You can also try slight variations in spelling, add an underscore or hyphen if the system allows it, or pick a completely different name. Since you get one free change every 30 days, you can experiment with different names over time if you want to find something you like better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once every 30 days?

No. Epic Games enforces a strict 30-day waiting period between Display Name changes. You can change it once, then you must wait 30 days before changing it again. There is no paid option to change it more frequently.

Will my friends still see me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list stays the same, and your friends will still see you in their friends list — they will just see your new Display Name instead of your old one. Your account is the same; only the name displayed changes.

What if I change my username and then want to change it back?

You will have to wait 30 days from when you made the first change. Then you can change it back to your old name, but only if no one else has claimed that name in the meantime. Since old names become available when ready after you change them, your original username might be taken by someone else.

Is my Display Name the same as my login email?

No. Your Display Name is what other players see in games. Your login email is what you use to sign into your Epic Games account. You cannot change your email through the Display Name settings — that requires a different process and has its own restrictions.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my username?

No. Epic Games only allows letters (A–Z) and numbers (0–9) in Display Names. Spaces, punctuation, and special characters are not permitted. Stick with alphanumeric characters to avoid rejection.