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, then go to your Account settings. Look for the "Personal Info" section, where you'll find your current username displayed. Click the edit button next to your username, type in your new one, and save the change. The new username takes effect when ready across all Epic Games services — Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and any other games tied to your account.

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you changed it recently and want to change it again, you'll need to wait until the 30-day window has passed. Epic Games enforces this cooldown to prevent abuse and keep usernames stable for friends and teammates.

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Epic Games will reject usernames that contain profanity, impersonate staff members, or violate their community standards. If your chosen name is already taken, you'll see an error message and need to pick something different.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, and navigate to Account > Personal Info to find your username edit option.
  • Your new username appears when ready across Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and all other games on your Epic account.
  • You can only change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you confirm.
  • Your username must be 3 to 16 characters and cannot contain profanity or impersonate staff members.
  • If your desired username is already taken, Epic Games will tell you when ready and you'll need to choose a different one.

What happens to your old username after you change it

Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after you change it. This means if you pick a new username and then change your mind, you may not be able to get your original name back — another player might have taken it. Think through your new username before you confirm the change.

Your friends will see your new username in their friends list and in-game. If you play with a team or clan, let them know you've changed your name so they don't think you've left or created a new account. Your account history, cosmetics, V-Bucks, and game progress all stay with you — only the display name changes.

Changing your username on console or mobile

You cannot change your Epic Games username directly from a console like PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, or from the mobile Fortnite app. You must use a web browser and log into www.epicgames.com on a computer or phone to access your account settings. Once you change it there, the new name syncs to all your devices automatically.

If you're on a phone, open your web browser (Safari, Chrome, or Firefox), go to www.epicgames.com, and follow the same steps: sign in, go to Account > Personal Info, and edit your username. The process is identical to desktop.

Troubleshooting a username change that won't go through

If you see an error message when you try to save your new username, the most common reasons are: the name is already taken, it contains forbidden characters or profanity, it's too short (fewer than 3 characters) or too long (more than 16 characters), or you've already changed your username within the last 30 days. Read the error message carefully — it usually tells you which rule your choice broke.

If you're certain your username meets all the requirements but the change still won't save, try signing out completely, closing your browser, and signing back in. Sometimes a cached session can cause the change to fail. If the problem persists, contact Epic Games Support through their website and describe what error message you're seeing.

Linking your console or social media account to your Epic Games account

Your Epic Games username is separate from your PlayStation Network name, Xbox Gamertag, Nintendo Network ID, or social media handles. Changing your Epic username does not change any of those. If you want your Epic username to match your console name or Discord name, you'll need to change them separately through each platform's own settings.

When you link a console or social account to your Epic Games account, the link uses your Epic username for display in Epic Games services. Your console or social media name stays the same on that platform. This is useful if you want to keep your identities consistent across services, but it requires separate changes in each place.

Why you might want to change your username

Players change their usernames for many reasons: they want something shorter or easier to remember, they've outgrown an old name, they want to match a new clan or team, or they're starting fresh after a long break. There's no penalty for changing your username as long as you wait the 30 days between changes.

If you're worried about losing your account history or progress, don't be — your account and everything on it stays exactly the same. Only the name that appears to other players changes. Your cosmetics, battle pass progress, V-Bucks, and friends list all remain tied to your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Not automatically. Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for anyone else to claim. If you want to use it again, you'll need to wait until someone else has claimed it and then released it, which is unlikely. Choose your new username carefully before you confirm.

What if someone else took my old username?

You cannot reclaim a username that another player has taken. Epic Games does not reserve old usernames for previous owners. If this happens, you'll need to pick a different name. This is why it's important to think through your new username before you make the change.

Does changing my Epic username change my Fortnite name?

Yes. Your Epic Games username is your Fortnite display name. When you change one, the other changes automatically. The same applies to Rocket League, Fall Guys, and any other game on your Epic account — they all use your Epic username.

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

Your new username appears when ready in your account settings and across all Epic Games services. You may need to restart the game or log out and back in to see it reflected in-game, but the change is active right away on the Epic Games website.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

You can use hyphens and underscores, but not spaces or most other special characters. Your username can only contain letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), hyphens, and underscores. Epic Games will reject any other characters when you try to save.