You can change your Epic Games username through your account settings on the Epic Games website

Log into your Epic Games account at www.epicgames.com, go to your Account settings, and select "General" from the left menu. You'll see a field labeled "Display Name" — this is what other players see in games and on your profile. Click the pencil icon next to it, type your new name, and save the change. The new name takes effect when ready in most games, though some titles may take a few minutes to update across their servers.

Your display name is separate from your account email address. Changing your display name does not change how you log in, and it does not affect your password, two-factor authentication, or any of your game libraries. Friends and other players will see the new name right away, but your old name won't appear anywhere in your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, and find Account settings under your profile menu.
  • Click the pencil icon next to "Display Name" in the General section to edit your username.
  • Display names must be between 3 and 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.
  • You can change your display name once every 14 days, so plan ahead if you want to switch back.
  • Changing your display name does not affect your login email, password, or access to your games.

What characters and length are allowed in a display name

Epic Games allows display names between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed, and special characters like @, #, $, or punctuation marks will be rejected when you try to save.

If you try a name that's already taken, Epic will tell you when ready and suggest alternatives. You can also check whether a name is available before you commit to the change by typing it in and seeing whether the save button becomes active.

The 14-day waiting period between changes

Once you change your display name, you must wait 14 days before you can change it again. This limit exists to prevent confusion in games and on leaderboards, where frequent name changes can make it hard for other players to track who they're playing with.

If you change your mind shortly after switching names, you'll have to wait out the full 14 days. Plan your new name carefully, or pick something you're comfortable keeping for at least two weeks. After the 14 days pass, you can change it as many times as you want, as long as you wait another 14 days between each change.

Where your display name appears across Epic's ecosystem

Your display name shows up in every game you play through Epic Games — Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and any other title linked to your account. It also appears on your Epic Games profile page, in your friends list, and in any leaderboards or competitive rankings that game maintains.

When you're playing cross-platform games, your display name is what console players, PC players, and mobile players all see. If you're in a squad or party with friends, they'll see your new name in the party chat and on the scoreboard. Your old name will not appear anywhere once the change takes effect.

Troubleshooting if your name change won't save

If you see an error message when you try to save a new display name, the most common reasons are: the name is already taken by another player, the name contains characters Epic doesn't allow, the name is fewer than 3 or more than 16 characters, or you're trying to change your name before 14 days have passed since your last change.

Check the exact error message Epic shows you — it will tell you which rule your chosen name breaks. If the message says the name is unavailable, try adding a number or underscore to make it unique. If it says invalid characters, remove any special symbols and try again. If you're still stuck, log out completely, wait a few minutes, and log back in, then try the change once more.

The difference between display name and account email

Your display name is purely cosmetic — it's what shows on your profile and in games. Your account email is what you use to log in, and it's tied to your password and security settings. Changing your display name does not touch your email address, and you cannot change your email through the display name field.

If you need to change the email address associated with your Epic Games account, that's a separate process in Account settings under "Email." Changing your email requires you to verify the new address by clicking a link Epic sends to it, and it can take a few minutes to complete. Your display name change is when ready and requires no verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes. Your friends list doesn't break when you change your display name — they'll straightforward see your new name next to your profile. If they search for your old name, they won't find you, but if they already have you as a friend, they can still message you and see your new name in their friends list.

Can I change my display name back to what it was before?

You can change it back, but only after 14 days have passed since your last change. If you switched names today, you'd have to wait two weeks before you could switch back. After that waiting period ends, the old name is available to you again (unless another player has claimed it in the meantime).

Does changing my display name affect my Fortnite skins or battle pass progress?

No. Your skins, battle pass, V-Bucks, and all other in-game progress are tied to your account, not your display name. Changing your name is purely cosmetic and does not affect anything you own or any progress you've made.

What if someone else took the name I want?

If another player has already claimed the name you want, Epic will show you that it's unavailable. You can try adding numbers, underscores, or hyphens to create a variation — for example, if "Shadow" is taken, you might try "Shadow_1" or "Shadow-Pro." You can also check back later; if that player stops using their account for a long time, Epic may eventually free up the name, though this is rare.

Can I change my display name on mobile or console?

No. You must change your display name through the Epic Games website on a computer or mobile browser. The mobile app and console versions of games don't have a settings option for this. Log into www.epicgames.com on any device with a web browser, and the change will sync to all your games.