The fastest way to change your username

Open your web browser and go to www.epicgames.com, then sign in with your account. Click your account name in the top right corner and select Account. On the left side, click General. Find the field labeled Display Name — this is what other players see in games and on your profile. Type your new username there, then click Save. Epic will ask you to confirm your password. Enter it and click Confirm. Your new username takes effect when ready.

You do not need to launch the Epic Games Launcher or any game to make this change. The web browser method works from any device and is the only official way to change your display name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your display name changes on the Epic Games website under Account > General, not in the launcher or in-game settings.
  • The change takes effect right away across all Epic Games services and any game using your Epic account.
  • You can change your display name once every 14 days, so choose carefully before you save.
  • Your email address and account login stay the same — only the name other players see changes.

What happens when you change your display name

Your new username appears in any game where you use your Epic Games account — Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and others. Friends see the new name in their friends list. Your profile page shows the new name. Old messages and chat history still show your old name, because those messages were sent when you had that name.

Your account login — the email address you use to sign in — does not change. You still use the same password. Only the name that displays to other players changes.

The 14-day waiting period between changes

Epic Games enforces a 14-day cooldown between display name changes. If you just changed your name, you cannot change it again for two weeks. The website will show you when you can change it next.

This rule exists to prevent people from impersonating others or evading bans by switching names constantly. Plan your new username carefully, because you are locked into it for at least two weeks.

Changing your name in the Epic Games Launcher

The launcher itself does not have a display name setting. Some players look for the option in the launcher's settings and cannot find it, which is why the web browser method confuses people. The launcher shows your current display name, but you cannot edit it there.

If you want to change your name while the launcher is open, you can open a web browser tab, go to epicgames.com, and make the change. The launcher will reflect the new name the next time you restart it, though you do not need to restart to use the new name in games.

Usernames that Epic Games will not allow

Epic Games rejects display names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people's names used to impersonate them. Names that are only numbers or symbols, or that mimic official Epic Games staff accounts, will also be rejected. The system checks your entry before you save, so you will see an error message if your choice violates the rules.

If your name was changed by Epic Games for violating their policy, you will receive an email explaining why. You can then choose a new name that follows the rules and change it again.

Recovering a forgotten display name

If you cannot remember what your current display name is, sign into epicgames.com and go to Account > General. Your current display name appears in the Display Name field. You can also see it on your profile page by clicking your account name and selecting View Profile.

If you cannot sign into your account, use the Forgot Password link on the Epic Games login page. Epic will send a reset link to your email address. Once you reset your password and sign in, you can see your display name and change it if you want.

Changing your name across other platforms

Your Epic Games display name is separate from your usernames on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or Steam. Changing your Epic name does not change your names on those platforms. If you play Fortnite on PlayStation and want to change your PlayStation username, you do that through PlayStation Network settings, not through Epic Games.

However, if you link your Epic account to those platforms, your Epic display name is what appears to other players in cross-platform games. Your platform-specific username stays the same in that platform's ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once?

Yes, but only once every 14 days. After you change your display name, you must wait two weeks before changing it again. The website shows you the exact date you can change it next.

Will my friends still see me if I change my name?

Yes. Your friends list connection is tied to your account, not your display name. When you change your name, you stay on their friends list and they stay on yours. They will straightforward see your new name in their list.

What if I want to change back to my old name?

You can change your display name to anything you want, including a name you used before, as long as you wait 14 days between changes. There is no special process for reverting to an old name — just change it like you would to any new name.

Does changing my display name affect my game progress or cosmetics?

No. Your skins, battle pass progress, V-Bucks, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only the name that displays changes. All your progress and purchases remain tied to your account.

What if the website says my name is unavailable?

Display names are not reserved — the same name can be used by multiple players. If you see an unavailability message, it usually means the name violates Epic's policy or contains characters that are not allowed. Try a different name, or contact Epic Games support if you believe the rejection is an error.