Change Your Username Through the Epic Games Website

The fastest way to change your Fortnite username is through your Epic Games account settings on a web browser. You do not need to launch the game or read anything — just log in to your account online, find the display name field, and save the change. The new name appears in Fortnite within a few minutes.

Go to www.epicgames.com and click Sign In in the top right corner. Enter the email address and password you use for Fortnite. Once you are logged in, click your account name in the top right, then select Account. On the left side menu, click General, and you will see a field labeled Display Name. This is the name other players see in matches and on your profile.

Click into the Display Name field and type your new username. Epic Games allows letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters long. After you type it, click Save and the change takes effect when ready. If the name is already taken by another player, the system will tell you and ask you to choose a different one.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Fortnite username through Epic Games account settings on the website, not inside the game itself.
  • Usernames can contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and must be between 3 and 16 characters long.
  • If your chosen name is already taken, you will see an error message and can try a different name when ready.
  • The new username appears in Fortnite within a few minutes of saving the change.
  • You can change your username as often as you want, with no limit on how many times you do it.

What Happens to Your Account When You Change Your Name

Your account itself does not change — only the name that appears to other players. Your level, Battle Pass progress, V-Bucks balance, and all cosmetics stay exactly the same. Friends will see your new name the next time they log in, and your old username becomes available for another player to use.

If you had a custom URL on your Epic Games profile (something like epicgames.com/id/yourname), that URL will no longer work after you change your name. Epic Games does not create a new custom URL automatically. If you want a custom URL with your new username, you will need to set one up manually in your account settings after the name change goes through.

Changing Your Username on Console or Mobile

You cannot change your Fortnite username directly from a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or mobile device. The change must happen through the Epic Games website on a computer or tablet with a web browser. Log in the same way described above, make the change, and it will sync to all your devices the next time you launch Fortnite.

If you are trying to change the username associated with your console account itself (your PlayStation Network name or Xbox Gamertag), that is a separate process handled by Sony or Microsoft, not by Epic Games. Changing your console username does not change your Fortnite username, and vice versa.

Troubleshooting a Name Change That Did Not Work

If you saved a new username but it did not appear in Fortnite after 10 minutes, try closing the game completely and launching it again. The game sometimes needs a restart to pull the updated information from Epic Games servers. If you are still seeing your old name after restarting, log out of your Epic Games account in the game settings and log back in.

If the website told you the name was taken but you are certain no one else is using it, wait a few minutes and try again. Sometimes a name becomes available as another player's account is deleted or their name is changed. If you see an error message that says something other than "name taken," take a screenshot of it and contact Epic Games Support through their website — this usually means a temporary server issue.

Choosing a Username That Will Not Get Reported

Epic Games does not allow usernames that contain hate speech, slurs, or content that sexualizes minors. Names that impersonate real celebrities or public figures may also be removed. If your username violates these rules, Epic Games can force you to change it, and you may lose access to your account temporarily until you do.

Avoid names that look like they belong to official Epic Games accounts or Fortnite streamers, even if you add numbers or symbols to them. Other players may report the name as impersonation, and while one report will not trigger action, repeated reports can flag your account for review. Keep your username something original that reflects your own identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime. Go back to your account settings and enter your old username. If it is available, you can use it again. If someone else has taken it, you will need to choose a different name.

How often can I change my Fortnite username?

There is no limit. You can change your username as many times as you want, whenever you want. Each change takes effect within a few minutes. Epic Games does not charge money or require you to wait between changes.

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

Yes. Your friends list does not break when you change your username. They will see your new name the next time they log in, and they can still invite you to matches and send you messages the same way they did before.

What if I forgot my Epic Games password?

Click Forgot Password on the Epic Games sign-in page. Enter the email address connected to your account, and Epic Games will send you a link to reset your password. Click the link in that email and create a new password. Once you have reset it, you can log in and change your username.

Does changing my Fortnite username affect my other Epic Games accounts?

No. Your Fortnite display name is separate from any other games you play through Epic Games. If you play Rocket League or other titles on the same Epic Games account, they will not be affected by a Fortnite username change.