The quickest way to change your username on PC

Open the Epic Games Launcher on your PC and sign into your account. Click your account name in the top right corner, then select Account. On the account page, find the General tab and look for the Display Name field. Click Edit next to your current display name, type your new username, and click Save Changes. The new name takes effect when ready in Fortnite.

You can change your display name once every 14 days. If you changed it recently and see a message saying you must wait, that 14-day window hasn't closed yet. The timer resets from the date of your last change, not from a fixed calendar date.

Your display name is what other players see in-game and in lobbies. This is different from your Epic Games account name (your login email), which you cannot change. If you want a completely fresh account identity, you would need to create a new Epic Games account instead.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to your Epic Games account settings through the launcher, find Display Name under the General tab, and click Edit to change it.
  • Display name changes take effect when ready in Fortnite, but you can only change it once every 14 days.
  • Your display name is what players see in-game; your account login email cannot be changed without creating a new account.
  • If you see a "wait" message, your 14-day cooldown is still active from your last name change.
  • Changing your display name does not affect your V-Bucks, skins, battle pass progress, or any other account data.

What happens if you forget your password before changing your name

If you cannot log into the Epic Games Launcher because you forgot your password, you must reset it before you can change your display name. Go to www.epicgames.com, click Sign In, then click Forgot Password. Enter the email address tied to your account. Epic will send you a password reset link; click it and create a new password.

Once you have reset your password and logged back into the launcher, follow the display name change steps above. You do not lose any progress or items during a password reset.

Why your name change might not be working

The most common reason a name change fails is that the 14-day cooldown is still active. Check the message Epic shows you—it will tell you exactly when you can change your name again. If the timer says you are may be able to access but the save button is greyed out, try logging out of the launcher completely and logging back in.

If you see an error message saying your chosen name is unavailable or violates the code of conduct, that name is either taken or contains words Epic flags as inappropriate. Try a different name. Epic's filter blocks names with profanity, slurs, impersonation of real people, and references to hate groups. If you believe your name was rejected by mistake, you can contact Epic Games Support through their website, though they rarely overturn these decisions.

Rarely, the Epic Games website itself may be down for maintenance. If the account page will not load at all, wait 30 minutes and try again. You can check Epic's status page at www.epicgames.com/status to see if they are doing work.

Changing your name on console or mobile instead

If you play Fortnite on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, you still change your display name through the Epic Games website, not through your console. The process is identical: log into your Epic Games account on a web browser, go to Account settings, find Display Name, and edit it. Your console account is linked to your Epic Games account, so the change syncs automatically.

If you play on mobile through the Epic Games app or a cloud service like Xbox Cloud Gaming, the same rule applies—change your display name in your Epic Games account settings, and it updates everywhere you play.

What you cannot change about your account

Your account name (the email you use to log in) cannot be changed directly. If you need a different login email, you must create a new Epic Games account. You also cannot change the account name that appears in your profile URL or in some older game records.

Your region or country setting can be changed in account settings, but it may affect which payment methods you can use and which content is available to you. Your date of birth can be updated if you entered it incorrectly, but you cannot lower your age—only raise it or correct a mistake.

How to undo a name change you regret

Once you change your display name, you cannot undo it directly. However, you can change it again to whatever you want, as long as 14 days have passed since your last change. If you changed your name yesterday and want your old name back, you will have to wait until the 14-day window closes, then change it again.

If someone else has taken your old name in the meantime, you cannot reclaim it. Display names are first-come, first-served. If your old name is important to you, change back to it as soon as the cooldown expires.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use special characters or spaces in my Fortnite username?

Display names can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed. Special characters like @, #, or $ will be rejected. Epic's system accepts most Unicode characters from other languages if your keyboard supports them.

Does changing my display name affect my friends list or party?

No. Your friends will see your new name the next time they log in or refresh their friends list, but you stay in the same parties and groups. Your account history, stats, and cosmetics do not change.

What if my display name is reported or banned?

If Epic Games determines your display name violates their code of conduct, they will force a name change. You will be notified in-game and given a important date to pick a new name. If you do not change it by that date, Epic will assign you a temporary name like "Player123456" until you choose one yourself.

Can I see what my old display names were?

Epic Games does not show a public history of your past display names. Only you can see your current display name in your account settings. If you need to know what name you used at a specific time, you would have to rely on screenshots or messages from friends.

Is there a way to change my name more than once every 14 days?

No. The 14-day cooldown is a hard limit that Epic enforces to prevent account takeovers and name-squatting. There is no way to bypass it, even through support. You must wait the full 14 days between changes.