The quickest way to change your username on mobile

You change your Fortnite username on mobile through the Epic Games app or website, not through Fortnite itself. Open the Epic Games app, tap your account icon in the bottom right, select Account, then tap Personal Info. Find the Display Name field, tap it, enter your new username, and tap Save. The change takes effect when ready in Fortnite on any device.

If you do not have the Epic Games app installed, you can also change your username by opening a web browser on your phone, going to www.epicgames.com, signing in, and following the same path: Account > Personal Info > Display Name. Both routes work equally well on Android and iOS.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Fortnite username is called your Display Name in Epic Games settings, and you change it through the Epic Games app or website, not through Fortnite itself.
  • The change takes effect when ready across all platforms — PC, console, and mobile — because your account is the same everywhere.
  • You can change your Display Name once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you save.
  • Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after you change it, so if you want to switch back later, you may not be able to.

Step-by-step on the Epic Games app

read the Epic Games app from the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS) if you do not already have it. Open the app and sign in with the account linked to your Fortnite profile.

Tap your account icon — it looks like a circle with your profile picture or initials — in the bottom right corner of the screen. Tap Account from the menu that appears. On the next screen, tap Personal Info.

Scroll down until you see Display Name. Tap the field next to it, delete your current username, type your new one, and tap Save. The app will confirm the change. You can now close the app and launch Fortnite; your new username will appear in the game.

Changing your username through the website on mobile

Open any web browser on your phone and go to www.epicgames.com. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, then tap Sign In. Enter your email and password.

Once you are signed in, tap the menu icon again and select your account name at the top. Tap Account, then Personal Info. Find Display Name, tap the field, and enter your new username. Tap Save when you are done.

The website method works on any phone and does not require you to install an app, but the Epic Games app is usually faster because it is designed for mobile screens.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Epic Games enforces a 30-day cooldown between Display Name changes. If you changed your username recently, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This rule applies whether you change it on mobile, desktop, or console — the timer is tied to your account, not the device.

If you are locked out of changing your name, you have no way to bypass the waiting period. Plan your username change carefully, because you cannot undo it for a month.

What happens to your old username

When you change your Display Name, your old username becomes available for any other player to claim. This happens when ready. If you change your mind and want to switch back, you may find that someone else has already taken your old name.

Your friends will still see you in their friends list under your new name, and any messages or party invites will still work. The change is purely cosmetic — your account ID and all your progress stay the same.

Usernames that will not save

Epic Games blocks usernames that contain profanity, impersonate real people or brands, or violate their Code of Conduct. If you try to save a username and see an error message, the name you chose is not allowed. Try a different combination of letters and numbers.

Usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed. If your chosen name is too short, too long, or contains a character Epic Games does not accept, you will see an error before you tap Save.

If your change does not show up in Fortnite

After you save your new Display Name, close Fortnite completely and reopen it. The app sometimes needs to refresh to show the change. If you still see your old name after reopening, sign out of your Epic Games account within Fortnite and sign back in.

If the new name appears on the Epic Games website but not in Fortnite after 10 minutes, restart your phone. Changes almost always sync within a few minutes, but a restart clears any cached data that might be holding onto your old username.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Fortnite username without the Epic Games app?

Yes. Open a web browser on your phone, go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, and navigate to Account > Personal Info > Display Name. The process is the same as the app, just in a browser window instead.

Will my friends still see me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list, party invites, and messages all stay connected to your account ID, not your username. Everyone will see your new name, but you remain in their friends list and can play together without any issues.

What if I change my username and then want to change it back?

You can change it back after 30 days, but only if no one else has claimed your old username in the meantime. Since old usernames become available when ready, there is a real chance someone else will take it. Choose your new name carefully.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

You can use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, but not spaces or other special characters. Usernames must be 3 to 16 characters long. If a character is not allowed, Epic Games will show an error when you try to save.

Does changing my username affect my V-Bucks or cosmetics?

No. Your V-Bucks, skins, emotes, and all other cosmetics stay with your account. Only your display name changes; everything else remains exactly the same.