The quickest path: change it through the Epic Games website

You cannot change your Fortnite username directly inside the mobile app. Instead, you log into your Epic Games account on a web browser — on your phone or computer — and change it there. The change takes effect when ready across all platforms, including Fortnite Mobile.

This is the only official way to change your username. Any website or app claiming to change it for you is not legitimate and could compromise your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Username changes happen on the Epic Games website, not inside the Fortnite app itself.
  • You need to know your current Epic Games password to make the change.
  • Epic Games allows one free username change every 30 days; additional changes in the same month cost 1,000 V-Bucks each.
  • The new username appears in Fortnite Mobile and all other platforms within minutes.
  • You cannot use a username that is already taken, contains profanity, or violates Epic Games' naming rules.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the Epic Games website

Open a web browser on your phone or computer and go to www.epicgames.com. Click the Sign In button in the top right corner. Enter the email address and password for the Epic Games account linked to your Fortnite profile, then click Sign In.

Once you are logged in, click your account name or profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. On the left side of the page, click General. Look for the section labeled Display Name — this is your Fortnite username. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit.

Type your new username into the text box. Epic Games will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or breaks their naming rules. If the name is available, click Save. You will see a confirmation message. Your new username is now active in Fortnite Mobile and everywhere else you play Fortnite.

Understanding the 30-day cooldown and V-Bucks cost

Epic Games lets you change your username once every 30 days for free. If you want to change it again before 30 days have passed, each additional change costs 1,000 V-Bucks — the premium currency in Fortnite. The 30-day timer resets from the date of your last successful change, not from the calendar month.

If you have already used your free change this month and want to change again, you will see the V-Bucks cost displayed on the Display Name edit screen before you confirm. You can choose to pay or wait until the 30 days are up.

What usernames Epic Games will not allow

Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. Epic Games blocks names that contain profanity, impersonate real people or celebrities, include hate speech, or look like they are trying to scam other players. Names that are too similar to existing usernames may also be rejected.

You cannot use spaces, but you can use underscores, hyphens, and numbers. If you try to save a name that breaks these rules, the website will show you an error message explaining why. Try a different name and submit again.

Troubleshooting: when the change does not go through

If you see an error message saying the name is taken or invalid, try a different username. Make sure you are not using special characters other than underscores and hyphens, and check that the name is between 3 and 16 characters.

If you get an error about your account or password, log out completely and log back in. Clear your browser's cache if you are on a computer, or close and reopen the browser on your phone. If the problem continues, your account may have a security issue — visit the Epic Games support page and search for "account security" to learn what to do next.

If your username changed on the website but has not updated in Fortnite Mobile after 10 minutes, close the app completely and reopen it. The app sometimes takes a few minutes to sync with the website.

Changing your username on console or PC instead

If you own Fortnite on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC, you can also change your username through the Epic Games website using any of those devices. The process is identical — log in to epicgames.com, go to Account > General, and edit your Display Name. The change syncs to Fortnite Mobile automatically.

You cannot change your username inside the Fortnite app on any platform. The website is always the official place to make this change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username affect my level, skins, or battle pass progress?

No. Your username is just the name other players see. All your cosmetics, level, V-Bucks, and battle pass progress stay exactly the same. Only the name changes.

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days or pay 1,000 V-Bucks to change it again. If you change your mind when ready, you cannot undo it for free.

What if someone else is using the username I want?

You cannot have it. Epic Games does not allow duplicate usernames. Try adding a number or underscore to make it unique — for example, "Player_123" instead of "Player".

Do I need to change my password after changing my username?

No. Your password stays the same. Changing your username does not affect your account security.

Why does my new username not show up in my friends' games?

It usually takes a few minutes for the change to sync across all servers. If it has been more than 15 minutes, restart Fortnite Mobile completely. If friends still see your old name, they may need to restart their game too.