Change your username through the Epic Games website, not in the Fortnite app itself

Fortnite usernames cannot be changed inside the mobile app. You must go to the Epic Games website on a computer or mobile browser, sign into your account, and change it there. The change takes effect when ready across all platforms where you play Fortnite — mobile, console, and PC.

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again. Epic Games does not charge money for username changes, but you cannot undo a change once it is complete, so choose carefully.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to www.epicgames.com and sign into your account using the same email or username you use for Fortnite.
  • Navigate to Account Settings, then choose Display Name, and type your new username in the field provided.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters.
  • The new username appears on your profile and in-game when ready, but you can only change it once every 30 days.
  • If your desired username is already taken, the website will tell you and you must choose a different one.

Step-by-step: changing your username on mobile

Open a web browser on your phone or tablet — Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or any browser you normally use. Go to www.epicgames.com. In the top right corner, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select Sign In. Enter the email address or username associated with your Epic Games account, then your password, and tap Sign In.

Once you are signed in, tap the menu icon again and select Account. You will see several options listed. Tap Account Settings. Scroll down until you find Display Name — this is your Fortnite username. Tap the field next to it and delete your current name. Type your new username and tap Save or Confirm, depending on what the page shows.

The website will check whether the name is available. If it is taken, you will see a message saying so, and you must type a different name. If it is available, the change saves when ready. Close the browser and open Fortnite on your mobile device. Your new username will appear on your profile and in the lobby.

Username rules and what names are not allowed

Fortnite usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters (A–Z, a–z) and numbers (0–9). You cannot use spaces, hyphens, underscores, or any special characters like @, #, or $. The system will reject your entry if you try to include them.

Epic Games also blocks usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people's names without permission. If you try to save a name that violates these rules, the website will show an error message and ask you to choose a different one. There is no way to override this — you must pick a name that follows the rules.

Your username is public and visible to everyone who plays with you or looks at your profile. Think about whether you want it to be your real name, a nickname, or something else entirely. You cannot change it again for 30 days, so take a moment to make sure you are happy with it.

What to do if you cannot sign into your Epic Games account

If you do not remember your password, tap Forgot Password on the Epic Games sign-in page. Enter the email address linked to your account. Epic Games will send you a password reset link to that email. Open the link on your phone, create a new password, and sign in again.

If you do not remember which email address you used, or if you no longer have access to that email, you will need to contact Epic Games support. Go to www.epicgames.com/help and select Contact Us. Describe your situation — for example, "I cannot remember the email address on my account" — and Epic Games support will help you regain access. This process can take a few days.

If you are signed into Fortnite on your mobile device but cannot sign into the Epic Games website, try signing out of the Fortnite app completely, then signing back in. Sometimes this refreshes your login session and fixes the problem. If it does not work, restart your phone and try again.

The difference between username and display name

Your username is the name you created when you first made your Epic Games account. It is unique — no one else can have the exact same one. Your display name is what other players see in Fortnite, and it is the same thing as your username for most accounts.

Some older accounts have a separate display name, but Epic Games has moved away from this system. When you change your display name on the website, you are changing your username. The two terms mean the same thing in Fortnite now.

Why your username change is not showing up in Fortnite

If you changed your username on the Epic Games website but it still shows your old name in Fortnite, restart the app completely. Close Fortnite entirely, wait 10 seconds, and open it again. The new username should appear in the lobby and on your profile.

If restarting does not work, sign out of Fortnite, wait a few minutes, and sign back in. This forces the app to refresh your account information from Epic Games' servers. If you are still seeing the old name after this, wait 30 minutes — sometimes the change takes a short time to sync across all servers.

If more than an hour has passed and your new username still is not showing, go back to www.epicgames.com, sign in, and check your Account Settings to confirm the change was actually saved. If the website shows your old name, the change did not go through and you can try again.

Changing your username on other platforms

The username change process is the same whether you play Fortnite on mobile, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC. You always change it through the Epic Games website, not through the game itself or through your console's settings. Once you change it, the new name appears everywhere you play.

If you play on multiple platforms with the same Epic Games account, changing your username once updates it on all of them. You do not need to change it separately for each platform. However, if you have separate Epic Games accounts for different platforms, you will need to change the username on each account individually.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Once you change your username, you cannot change it back to the old one for 30 days. After 30 days, you can change it again, but there is no may provide that your old username is still available — someone else may have taken it. Choose your new username carefully because you are stuck with it for a month.

What if someone else has the username I want?

The Epic Games website will tell you the name is taken and ask you to choose a different one. There is no way to request that name or get on a waiting list. You must pick a different username. Try adding a number at the end, or use a variation of the name you want.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your username and password are separate. Changing your username does not affect your password, and you do not need to update anything else on your account. You will still sign into Fortnite with the same email and password you used before.

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 open Fortnite. If they search for your old username, they will not find you, but if they have you added as a friend, they can still see you and send you messages.

Can I change my username on the Fortnite mobile app directly?

No. The Fortnite app does not have a username change option. You must use the Epic Games website on a browser. This is the only way to change your username, regardless of which device you are playing on.