You can change your Fortnite username through your Epic Games account settings, and the process takes about five minutes

Your Fortnite username is tied to your Epic Games account, not to the game itself. To change it, you log into your Epic Games account on a web browser, find the account settings, and update your display name there. The change shows up in Fortnite when ready — you do not need to restart the game or wait for a sync.

You get one free username change. After that, each additional change costs 9,500 V-Bucks, which is Fortnite's in-game currency. If you have never changed your username before, your next change is free no matter how long you wait.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to www.epicgames.com, sign in with your account, and click your account name in the top right to open the menu.
  • Select Account, then click Display Name, and type your new username — it must be between 3 and 16 characters.
  • Your first username change is free; changes after that cost 9,500 V-Bucks each.
  • The new username appears in Fortnite right away without restarting the game.
  • If you have not changed your username before, you cannot see the cost until you try to save a new one.

Step-by-step: Changing your display name on Epic Games

Open a web browser and go to www.epicgames.com. In the top right corner, click the icon or text that shows your current account name. A dropdown menu appears with several options.

Click Account from that menu. You will land on your account overview page. On the left side, you should see a menu with options like Security, Connections, and Personal Info. Look for Display Name and click it.

The Display Name page shows your current username. Click the pencil icon or the edit button next to it. Type your new username — it must be between 3 and 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed. Click Save or Confirm.

If this is your first change, it saves when ready with no charge. If you have changed your username before, the system will show you the V-Bucks cost before you confirm. You must have that many V-Bucks in your account to proceed.

What happens if you do not have enough V-Bucks

If you have already used your free change and do not have 9,500 V-Bucks, the save button will be greyed out or disabled. You cannot complete the change until you buy more V-Bucks through the Fortnite item shop or the Epic Games website.

V-Bucks come in bundles: 1,000 V-Bucks, 2,800 V-Bucks, 5,000 V-Bucks, and larger amounts. The exact price in real money depends on your region and currency. You can buy them directly from the Epic Games website or through the Fortnite game client itself.

Rules for your new username

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces, special characters like @, #, or !, and most punctuation are not allowed.

Epic Games reserves the right to change your username if it violates their code of conduct — for example, if it contains hate speech, slurs, or impersonates a real person or celebrity. If your username is changed by Epic Games, you get a free change to pick a new one.

You cannot use a username that is already taken by another player. If you try to save a name that someone else has, the system will tell you it is unavailable and ask you to pick something else.

How long the change takes to show up

Once you click Save or Confirm on the Epic Games website, your new username appears in Fortnite almost when ready. You do not need to restart the game, log out, or wait for any kind of sync. If you are already in a match when you change it, the new name shows up the next time you load into a game or return to the lobby.

Other players will see your new username right away in their friends list, in lobbies, and in match results. There is no delay or waiting period.

If you forgot your Epic Games password

If you cannot log into your Epic Games account to change your username, go to www.epicgames.com and click Sign In. Below the password field, click Forgot your password? Enter the email address connected to your account. Epic Games will send you a password reset link — check your email inbox and spam folder.

Click the link in the email, create a new password, and log back in. Then follow the steps above to change your display name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once?

Yes. Your first change is free. After that, each change costs 9,500 V-Bucks. There is no limit to how many times you can change it as long as you have the V-Bucks to pay for it.

Will changing my username affect my progress or cosmetics?

No. Your skins, emotes, battle pass progress, level, and everything else stays the same. Only the name displayed above your character and in menus changes.

What if someone else took the username I want?

You will see an "unavailable" message when you try to save it. Pick a different name. Usernames are first-come, first-served, and Epic Games does not reserve names or hold them for players.

Can I change my username on mobile or console?

No. You must change it through the Epic Games website on a computer or phone browser. The option does not exist in the Fortnite game settings on any platform.

How do I know if I have used my free change already?

Go to your Display Name settings on the Epic Games website. If you see a V-Bucks cost listed, you have already used your free change. If there is no cost shown, your next change is free.