The basic login steps for Fortnite
Open the Epic Games Launcher on your computer or go to www.epicgames.com on any device. Click the sign-in button in the top right corner. On the login screen, enter your Fortnite username (not your email address) in the first field and your password in the second field, then click "Sign In".
If you are on a console like PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, launch Fortnite directly from your system's game library. The game will prompt you to sign in with your Epic Games account. You can use your username instead of your email at this screen. Enter your username and password, then select "Sign In".
After you sign in successfully, Fortnite will load and you will see your Battle Pass progress, V-Bucks balance, and cosmetics. If you see an error message, check that you typed your username and password correctly — both are case-sensitive.
Key Takeaways
- Your Fortnite username is different from your email address and is the name that appears above your character in matches.
- You can log in with your username on the Epic Games Launcher, the Epic Games website, or directly through your console's game library.
- If you forget your username, you can find it by signing in with your email address instead, then checking your account settings.
- Two-factor authentication adds a security step after you enter your username and password, requiring a code from your phone or authenticator app.
Where to find your Fortnite username if you forgot it
Go to www.epicgames.com and click "Sign In" at the top right. Use your email address and password to log in — you do not need your username for this step. Once you are signed in, click your account name in the top right corner and select "Account".
On the Account page, look for the section labeled "General" or "Profile". Your Fortnite username will be listed there. Write it down or take a screenshot so you have it for future logins. Your username is permanent and cannot be changed, though you can change your display name (the name other players see) from the same settings page.
Signing in on different devices
On PC, read the Epic Games Launcher from epicgames.com, install it, and open it. Click "Sign In" and enter your username and password. Fortnite will appear in your library once you are logged in.
On Mac, the process is the same — read the launcher, sign in with your username, and launch Fortnite from your library. On PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4, open Fortnite from your games library and select "Sign In with Epic Games Account". Enter your username and password on the screen that appears.
On Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, launch Fortnite and you will see a sign-in prompt. Choose "Sign In with Epic Games" and enter your username and password. On mobile devices, you can sign in through the Epic Games app or through cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming or PlayStation Plus Premium, depending on your subscription.
What to do if your username and password do not work
First, make sure you are entering your username, not your email address. Your username is shorter and does not contain the @ symbol. Check that Caps Lock is off — usernames and passwords are case-sensitive, meaning capital and lowercase letters matter.
If you still cannot sign in, click "Forgot your password?" on the login screen. Epic Games will send a password reset link to the email address connected to your account. Open that email, click the link, and create a new password. After you reset your password, try logging in again with your username and the new password.
If you do not receive a password reset email, check your spam or junk folder. If it is not there, the email address on file may be incorrect. In that case, use the "Trouble signing in?" option on the Epic Games login page to recover your account using your username or phone number instead.
Two-factor authentication and login security
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra security step after you enter your username and password. When 2FA is enabled, Epic Games will send a code to your phone or authenticator app, and you must enter that code to complete the login.
To turn on two-factor authentication, sign in to your Epic Games account at www.epicgames.com, go to Account Settings, and select "Password & Security". Click "Enable" next to "Two-Factor Authentication" and choose whether to receive codes by email, SMS text message, or through an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator. Follow the prompts to confirm your choice.
Two-factor authentication protects your account if someone learns your password, because they still cannot log in without access to your phone or authenticator app. This is especially important if you have V-Bucks or rare cosmetics in your account.
Linking your console account to your Epic Games username
If you play Fortnite on console, your console account (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo Network) must be linked to your Epic Games account to use your username for login. Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with your username and password. Click your account name in the top right and select "Connections".
On the Connections page, find your console platform (PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo) and click "Connect". You will be taken to your console's sign-in page. Sign in with your console account credentials. Once you authorize the connection, your console account is linked to your Epic Games account.
After linking, launch Fortnite on your console and select "Sign In with Epic Games Account". Enter your Epic Games username and password. Your console will remember this login, so you will not need to enter it again unless you sign out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Fortnite username?
Your account username is permanent and cannot be changed. However, you can change your display name (the name other players see in matches) from your account settings. Go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, click your account name, select "Account", and look for "Display Name" under the General section.
What is the difference between my username and my display name?
Your username is the account name you use to log in and is permanent. Your display name is what appears above your character during matches and can be changed. You can have the same display name as your username, or you can make them different.
Why does the game say my username or password is wrong when I know it is correct?
Check that Caps Lock is off and that you are using your username, not your email address. If you are still stuck, use the password reset option on the login screen. Epic Games will send a reset link to your email, allowing you to create a new password and try logging in again.
Do I need to link my console to my Epic Games account to play Fortnite?
Yes. To sign in with your Epic Games username on console, your console account must be linked to your Epic Games account first. You can link them from the Connections page in your Epic Games account settings.
What should I do if I forgot both my username and password?
Go to the Epic Games login page and click "Trouble signing in?". You can recover your account using the email address connected to it, your phone number, or your username. Follow the prompts to verify your identity and reset your password.