Change your username through the Epic Games website, not through Xbox

Your Epic Games username and your Xbox gamertag are separate accounts. Changing one does not change the other. To update the name that appears in Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and other Epic Games titles on your Xbox, you log into your Epic Games account on a web browser and change it there. The change takes effect the next time you launch an Epic game on your Xbox.

You cannot change your Epic Games username directly from your Xbox console. The option does not exist in the Xbox settings or in the games themselves. You must use a computer, phone, or tablet to visit the Epic Games website.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to www.epicgames.com, sign in with your account, and find the username field under Account Settings to change it.
  • Your new Epic Games username appears in online games the next time you launch them, but your Xbox gamertag stays the same.
  • Epic Games usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot be changed more than once every 14 days.
  • If your Epic Games account is not linked to your Xbox, link it first so your progress and cosmetics carry over when you change the name.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the Epic Games website

Open a web browser on any device and go to www.epicgames.com. Click the sign-in button in the top right corner. Enter the email address or username associated with your Epic Games account, then your password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, complete that step as well.

Once you are signed in, click your account icon in the top right corner and select Account. On the left side of the page, click General. Look for the field labeled Display Name or Username — this is what other players see in games. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit. Type your new username and click Save. A confirmation message will appear. The change is when ready on the Epic Games website, but may take a few minutes to appear in your games.

Rules for your new Epic Games username

Epic Games enforces specific rules about what usernames can contain. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like @, #, or !, or consecutive hyphens or underscores.

If the username you want is already taken, Epic Games will tell you when ready and you must choose a different one. You also cannot change your username more than once every 14 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again. This limit exists to prevent spam and account takeover attempts.

Link your Epic Games account to Xbox if you have not already

If you created your Epic Games account separately from your Xbox account, they may not be linked. Linking them ensures your progress, cosmetics, and battle pass rewards stay with your account when you change your username. It also prevents someone else from claiming your progress if they create an Epic Games account with your Xbox credentials.

To link your accounts, sign into www.epicgames.com and go to Account > Connections. Find Xbox Live in the list and click Connect. You will be taken to a Microsoft sign-in page. Sign in with the Microsoft account tied to your Xbox, then authorize the connection. Once linked, your Epic Games account and Xbox account are permanently connected.

What happens after you change your username

Your new username appears in online lobbies, on your profile, and in chat the next time you launch an Epic Games title on your Xbox. Friends will see the new name in their friends list. Any cosmetics, battle pass progress, or in-game currency you own stays with your account — changing your username does not reset or delete anything.

Your Xbox gamertag does not change. If someone searches for you on Xbox Live, they will still find your original gamertag. Only the name that appears inside Epic Games titles changes. This separation exists because Xbox and Epic Games are different companies with different account systems.

If your username change is not showing up in games

Wait 10 to 15 minutes after making the change, then fully close the game and restart your Xbox. Do not just go back to the home screen — use the menu to quit the game completely. When you launch it again, your new username should appear. If it still does not show up after a restart, sign out of your Xbox account completely, then sign back in and launch the game again.

If the new username still does not appear after these steps, check that you are signed into the correct Epic Games account in the game itself. Some players have multiple Epic Games accounts linked to the same Xbox. Go into the game's settings or account menu and verify which Epic Games account is active. You may need to switch to the correct account or unlink and relink the right one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Epic Games username on my Xbox console directly?

No. You must change it on the Epic Games website using a web browser. The Xbox console and the games themselves do not have a username-change option. Go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, and edit your display name under Account Settings.

Will changing my Epic Games username affect my Xbox gamertag?

No. Your Xbox gamertag and your Epic Games username are separate. Changing one does not affect the other. Your Xbox gamertag stays the same, and only the name visible inside Epic Games titles changes.

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

The change is when ready on the Epic Games website, but may take a few minutes to appear in your games. If it does not show up within 15 minutes, fully close the game and restart your Xbox. Sign out and back in if needed.

Can I change my username back if I do not like the new one?

Yes, but not right away. Epic Games enforces a 14-day waiting period between username changes. After you change your username, you must wait 14 days before you can change it again. A countdown timer on your account page shows when you can make the next change.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Epic Games will tell you when ready that the username is unavailable. You must choose a different one. Usernames must be 3 to 16 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.