The quickest way to change your Fortnite username on mobile

You change your Fortnite username through the Epic Games website or the Epic Games app, not through Fortnite itself. Open a web browser or the Epic Games app on your phone, sign into your account, go to Account Settings, find Display Name, and enter your new username. The change takes effect when ready in Fortnite Mobile and everywhere else you play Fortnite.

You do not need to own a PC or console to do this — the mobile browser method works on any phone. If you are already signed into the Epic Games app on your phone, you can reach Account Settings in about 30 seconds.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username in Epic Games Account Settings, not in the Fortnite app itself.
  • The change works on mobile, console, and PC at the same time because your username is tied to your Epic Games account, not to a single device.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the new name takes effect when ready.
  • If you see a message that your username is taken or contains banned words, you will need to pick a different name and try again.

Steps to change your username using a mobile browser

Open any web browser on your phone and go to www.epicgames.com. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Tap Sign In and enter the email and password for your Epic Games account.

Once you are signed in, tap the menu icon again and look for Account. Tap it. You should see a row of tabs at the top — tap the one that says Account. Scroll down until you see Display Name. Tap the text field next to it, delete your current username, type your new one, and tap Save.

The page will confirm the change. Close the browser. Your new username is now live in Fortnite Mobile and any other platform where you play Fortnite under that account.

Steps to change your username using the Epic Games app

Open the Epic Games app on your phone. If you are not signed in, tap Sign In and enter your email and password. Once you are in, tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner (it looks like a person's head and shoulders).

Tap Account. You will see several options — tap the one that says Account Info. Scroll down to Display Name, tap the text field, delete your current username, type your new one, and tap Save.

The app will confirm the change. Your new username is now live across all platforms tied to your Epic Games account.

What happens if your new username is not available

If the username you want is already taken, Fortnite will show you a message saying the name is unavailable. You will need to choose a different username and try again. There is no waitlist — you either pick a name that is open or you pick something else.

Some usernames are also blocked because they contain words Fortnite does not allow. If you see a message that your username violates the naming policy, try a different combination of letters and numbers. Fortnite does not publish the full list of banned words, but usernames with slurs, hate speech, or explicit language are typically rejected.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Once you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This rule applies whether you change it on mobile, console, or PC — the timer is tied to your Epic Games account, not to a device.

If you change your username and then realize you made a typo or want something different, you will have to wait the full 30 days before you can change it again. Plan your new username carefully before you save it.

Your username versus your account name

Your Display Name (the username) is what other players see when you play. Your account email is what you use to sign into Epic Games — these are two separate things. Changing your Display Name does not change your email, and you cannot change your email from the mobile browser or app (you have to do that on a desktop computer).

Friends and squad mates will see your new Display Name the next time they load Fortnite. Your old username will not appear anywhere in the game once the change goes through.

What to do if the change does not show up

If you changed your username but it still shows your old name in Fortnite Mobile, close the app completely and open it again. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to show the new name.

If you still see your old username after closing and reopening Fortnite, sign out of your Epic Games account within the Fortnite app, then sign back in. Go to Settings in Fortnite Mobile, scroll down to Account, tap Sign Out, wait a few seconds, and tap Sign In again with your email and password. Your new username should appear after you sign back in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on Fortnite Mobile without using a web browser?

You can use the Epic Games app instead of a web browser, but you cannot change your username directly inside the Fortnite app. You have to go through either the Epic Games website or the Epic Games app to reach Account Settings.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list does not change, and they will see your new username the next time they load Fortnite. You stay in their friends list under your new name.

What if I want to change my username back to what it was before?

You can change it back, but you have to wait 30 days from your last change. If you changed your username today, you cannot change it again until 30 days from now, even if you want to go back to your old name.

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

No. Your V-Bucks, skins, emotes, and all other cosmetics stay with your account. Only your Display Name changes — everything else remains the same.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

Fortnite usernames can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or most special characters. If you try to use a space or symbol like @, #, or !, the system will reject it and ask you to pick a different name.