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

Your Epic Games username is what other players see when you're playing Fortnite, Rocket League, or any other Epic game. To change it, you log into your Epic Games account on the web, go to your account settings, find the username field, and save your new name. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you play on PC, console, or mobile.

Epic Games lets you change your username once every 14 days. If you changed it recently and want to change it again, you'll need to wait until the 14-day window passes. There's no cost to change your username, and your progress, friends list, and cosmetics stay attached to your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Epic Games account at www.epicgames.com, then click your account icon and select Account.
  • Find the username field under your profile information and type your new name, then click Save.
  • You can change your username once every 14 days, and the change takes effect when ready.
  • Your in-game progress, V-Bucks, cosmetics, and friends list all stay with your account after you change your username.
  • If your desired username is already taken, Epic Games will tell you when ready and you'll need to pick a different one.

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

Start by opening a web browser and going to www.epicgames.com. In the top right corner, click the icon that looks like a person or your profile picture. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Click Account from that menu. This takes you to your account dashboard. On the left side, you'll see a menu with options like "General," "Password," and "Connections." Click General if it's not already selected.

Look for the field labeled Display Name or Username. This is what other players see. Click in that field, delete your current username, and type your new one. Usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Epic Games will show you a green checkmark if the name is available or a red X if it's taken.

Once you've entered a name that's available, scroll down and click the Save button. Your new username takes effect when ready. You'll see it the next time you log into a game or refresh your profile page.

What happens if your desired username is already taken

If the username you want is already in use by another player, Epic Games shows a red X next to your entry and won't let you save. You'll need to pick a different name. Try adding numbers to the end, using an underscore, or choosing a variation of your original idea.

There's no waitlist for usernames, and Epic Games doesn't hold names for inactive accounts. If a username you want is taken, your only option is to choose something else. Some players add their birth year, a number like 123, or an underscore in the middle to create a unique variation.

The 14-day waiting period between username changes

After you change your username, you have to wait 14 days before you can change it again. This timer starts the moment you save your new name. If you made a mistake or changed your mind, you're locked into your choice for two weeks.

The 14-day rule applies to everyone, including players who pay for Epic Games services. There's no way to skip this waiting period or change it faster. If you're unhappy with your new username, you'll need to wait out the full 14 days before you can pick something different.

Your account data stays the same when you change your username

Changing your username does not affect anything else on your account. Your V-Bucks balance, Battle Pass progress, cosmetics, skins, and emotes all stay exactly where they are. Your friends list doesn't change, and your friends will still see you in their list under your new name.

Your account level, match history, and stats in games like Fortnite or Rocket League are tied to your account ID, not your username. So even though other players see a different name, your progression and achievements follow you. If you ever want to change back to an old username, you can do that after the 14-day waiting period, as long as nobody else has claimed it.

Changing your username on console or mobile

You can't change your username directly from the game client on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or mobile. You have to go through the Epic Games website the way described above. Log in on a computer or phone browser, make the change in your account settings, and the new name will show up in your game the next time you launch it.

If you're playing on console, your console's own username (your PlayStation Network ID, Xbox Gamertag, or Nintendo Network ID) stays separate from your Epic Games username. Other players see your Epic Games username in-game, not your console username. Changing your Epic Games username doesn't change your console account at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, after the 14-day waiting period ends, you can change your username back to your old one — but only if nobody else has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took that name, you'll need to pick something different.

What if I forgot my Epic Games password and can't log in?

Go to www.epicgames.com and click "Sign In" in the top right. Click "Forgot your password?" and enter the email address connected to your account. Epic Games will send you a password reset link. Use that link to create a new password, then log in and change your username.

Does changing my username affect my friends list?

No. Your friends will still see you in their friends list, and they'll see your new username. You don't lose any friends when you change your name, and they don't have to do anything on their end.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

No. Usernames can only contain letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and underscores. You can't use spaces, hyphens, periods, or other special characters. Epic Games will reject the name if you try to use anything outside those three categories.

What if my new username isn't showing up in-game?

Try logging out of the game completely and logging back in. If you're on console, restart the game. The new username usually shows up when ready, but sometimes it takes a few minutes to sync across all Epic Games services. If it still doesn't appear after 30 minutes, try restarting your device.