Yes, you can change your Fortnite username, but Epic Games limits how often you can do it

You can change your Fortnite username once every 30 days. Epic Games enforces this limit to prevent account abuse and keep usernames stable for your friends and teammates. The change takes effect when ready after you submit it, and your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after a short period.

The process itself takes about five minutes and happens entirely through the Epic Games website — you do not need to launch Fortnite or contact support. Your in-game progress, V-Bucks, cosmetics, and battle pass all stay attached to your account; only the name changes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username once every 30 days through the Epic Games website, not through the Fortnite game itself.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready, but you cannot change it again for 30 days from the date you made the change.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot be offensive or already taken.
  • If your desired username is taken, you will see that message when you try to save it, and you will need to choose a different one.
  • Changing your username does not affect your account security, cosmetics, progress, or friends list.

How to change your username through Epic Games

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with the email and password for your Fortnite account. Once you are logged in, look for your account icon in the top right corner and click it, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.

On the Account page, find the section labeled "General" on the left side. Click on it, then look for the field that shows your current username. Click the pencil icon or "Edit" button next to your username to open the edit field. Type your new username — it must be between 3 and 16 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Click "Save" or "Confirm" to submit the change.

Epic Games will show you a confirmation message if the username is available. If the name is already taken, you will see an error message and will need to try a different one. Once you see the confirmation that your change was successful, your new username is live when ready.

Rules for what your new username can be

Your username must follow Epic Games' content policy. This means it cannot contain profanity, slurs, hate speech, or references to illegal activity. Epic Games does not flag usernames for minor misspellings of offensive words, but obvious attempts to work around the policy will be rejected.

The username must be unique — no two accounts can have the same name. If you want a username that is currently taken, you will need to choose something different. Usernames are case-insensitive, so "MarcusChen" and "marcuschen" are treated as the same name.

You cannot use spaces in your username. If you want to separate words, use a hyphen or underscore instead — for example, "Marcus-Chen" or "Marcus_Chen" both work, but "Marcus Chen" does not.

What happens if you change your username

Your friends list, party invitations, and social connections all follow your new username automatically. Friends who have you added will see your new name the next time they log in. You do not need to re-add anyone or send new friend requests.

All your cosmetics, battle pass progress, V-Bucks, and in-game items stay with your account. Changing your username does not reset your progress or remove anything you own. Your account security settings, two-factor authentication, and login credentials remain exactly the same.

If you have a custom URL for your Epic Games profile (like epicgames.com/id/yourname), that URL will update to match your new username within a few hours. Old links to your profile will still work and will redirect to your new profile automatically.

What to do if you cannot change your username

If you see a message that says you cannot change your username yet, you have changed it within the last 30 days. The system will tell you the exact date when you can change it again. You will need to wait until that date to make another change.

If the username you want is taken, try adding a number or underscore to make it unique — for example, "Marcus_Chen1" or "MarcusChen_" instead of "MarcusChen". You can also try a completely different name. There is no waitlist for usernames; you straightforward need to choose one that is not currently in use.

If you are locked out of your Epic Games account or cannot access the account settings page, you may have a security issue. Go to www.epicgames.com/signin and use the "Forgot password" link to reset your password. If you still cannot log in, contact Epic Games support through their website and describe the problem.

Changing your display name versus your username

Epic Games has two separate name fields: your username (the one you log in with and that appears in matches) and your display name (what other players see above your character in-game). You can change your display name more often than your username, though the exact frequency varies.

If you want to change only how your name appears to other players without changing your actual username, you can edit your display name in the same Account settings area. Look for a field labeled "Display Name" or "In-Game Name" and follow the same process. This is useful if you want to keep your login username the same but change what shows up in matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once every 30 days?

No. Epic Games enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes. If you change your username today, you cannot change it again for 30 days from that date. The system will show you the exact date when you can make your next change.

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

Yes. Your friends list updates automatically, and your friends will see your new username the next time they log in. You do not need to re-add anyone or send new friend requests. Your party invitations and social connections all follow your new name.

What if someone else takes the username I want?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If someone else has already claimed the name you want, you will see an error message when you try to use it. You will need to choose a different username. There is no way to reserve a name or join a waitlist.

Does changing my username affect my V-Bucks or cosmetics?

No. Your V-Bucks, skins, emotes, pickaxes, and all other cosmetics stay with your account. Changing your username does not reset your progress, remove items, or affect your account in any way except the name that displays.

Can I change my username if my account is banned?

If your account is temporarily suspended, you can still change your username. If your account is permanently banned, Epic Games will not allow changes. Contact Epic Games support if you believe your ban was a mistake and want to discuss it.