The quickest way to change your username

Go to www.epicgames.com, sign into your account, and click your account name in the top right corner. Select Account, then General. You'll see your current display name listed there. Click the pencil icon next to it, type your new username, and click Save. The change takes effect when ready.

Your new username appears in Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and any other Epic Games titles you play within a few minutes. Friends will see the updated name the next time they log in. If you're changing your username to avoid harassment or for privacy reasons, note that your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after a short waiting period.

You can change your display name once every 30 days. If you've already changed it recently, you'll see a message telling you when you can change it again. This limit exists to prevent account takeovers and reduce confusion in multiplayer games.

Key Takeaways

  • Your display name changes across all Epic Games titles at once — Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and others.
  • The change happens when ready in your account settings but may take a few minutes to show in-game.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and Epic Games enforces this limit to protect accounts.
  • Your old username becomes available for others to use after you change it, so choose a new one you want to keep.
  • Changing your display name does not affect your email address, password, or any of your game progress.

Where to find the username setting

The display name setting lives in your account settings, not in individual game menus. Log into epicgames.com with the email and password you use for your account. Once you're signed in, look for your account name or profile icon in the top right corner of the page — it's usually a small circle with your current display name next to it.

Click that icon and a dropdown menu appears. Select Account from the list. You'll land on your account overview page. On the left side, you'll see a menu with options like General, Password, Email, and others. Click General. Your display name field is near the top of that page, and you'll see a pencil icon you can click to edit it.

What happens when you change your username

The new name shows up in your profile, in-game chat, on leaderboards, and in your friends' friend lists. If you're in the middle of a game when you change it, you may need to restart the game or log out and back in to see the change reflected in that session. Most games update within a few minutes without requiring a restart.

Your old username does not stay reserved for you. After you change it, Epic Games releases it back into the pool of available usernames. Someone else can claim it when ready or within a few hours. If you're worried about someone impersonating you using your old name, you can't prevent that, but you can block or report accounts that use your former username if they contact your friends or pretend to be you.

Restrictions and limits on username changes

Epic Games allows one display name change every 30 days. This means if you changed your username yesterday, you'll have to wait 29 more days before you can change it again. The 30-day timer starts from the date of your most recent change, not from a calendar month.

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed. Epic Games blocks usernames that contain profanity, impersonate staff members, or violate their code of conduct. If you try to set a username that breaks these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to choose a different one.

You cannot change your username if your account has been suspended or banned. If your account is under review for a violation, you'll need to wait for that review to complete before you can make changes to your profile.

If you can't change your username

The most common reason you can't change your username is that you've already changed it within the last 30 days. Check the message Epic Games shows you — it will tell you the exact date you can change it again. If that date has passed and you still see the restriction, try signing out completely, closing your browser, and signing back in.

If your username contains characters that Epic Games now considers against their code of conduct, you may be required to change it but unable to choose certain words or phrases. In that case, try a completely different username with no numbers or special characters. If you're still blocked, contact Epic Games support through their website and explain what message you're seeing.

Account suspensions and bans also prevent username changes. If your account was recently suspended, you'll see a message about it in your account settings. You'll need to wait for the suspension to lift before you can update your profile. If you believe your account was suspended by mistake, you can appeal through Epic Games' support system.

Changing your username versus your email address

Your display name and your email address are two separate things. Changing your display name does not change the email you use to log in. Your email address stays the same, and that's what you'll continue to use whenever you sign into epicgames.com or launch a game through the Epic Games Launcher.

If you want to change the email address tied to your account, that's a different process. Go to Account > Email in your account settings. You'll see your current email listed there. Click the pencil icon, enter a new email address, and Epic Games will send a confirmation link to both your old and new email addresses. You'll need to confirm the change by clicking the link in the new email before the switch takes effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Your friends list doesn't change, and they'll see your new username the next time they log in. You don't need to re-add anyone or send new friend requests. If you're worried about someone not recognizing you, you can tell them your new username ahead of time.

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Only if no one else has claimed your old username in the meantime. If someone else took it, you can't use it again unless they change their name first. You'll have to choose a different username. This is why it's worth thinking through your new name before you change it.

Does changing my username affect my game progress or cosmetics?

No. Your skins, battle pass progress, V-Bucks, and all other in-game items stay with your account. Changing your display name is purely cosmetic and does not touch your inventory or progression in any game.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in-game?

Usually a few minutes. If you're already in a game when you change it, you may need to restart the game or log out and back in to see the new name. The change is when ready on the website but can take a few minutes to sync across all Epic Games titles.

What if someone is using my old username and pretending to be me?

You can report that account through the game's reporting system. Go to their profile, select Report Player, and choose Impersonation as the reason. Epic Games will review the report. If the account is clearly trying to deceive your friends or the community, they may take action against it.