The fastest way to log in with your username
Open the Epic Games Launcher on your computer or go to www.epicgames.com on any device. Click Sign In in the top right corner. Enter your Fortnite username (not your email) in the first field, then your password in the second field, and click Sign In. If you are on a console like PlayStation or Xbox, you cannot use your username directly — you must sign in through your console account instead, which is linked to your Epic Games account behind the scenes.
The username field accepts only the display name you created when you set up your Epic Games account. If you have forgotten your username, click Trouble signing in? below the login button and enter your email address instead. Epic Games will send you a password reset link and remind you of your username in the same email.
Key Takeaways
- Your Fortnite username is different from your email address and is the name you chose during account setup.
- The Epic Games Launcher and the Epic Games website both accept username login, but console versions require you to sign in through your console account instead.
- If you forget your username, use the password reset tool with your email address and Epic Games will send it to you.
- Two-factor authentication will prompt you for a code after you enter your username and password if you have it turned on.
- Mobile devices cannot log in through the Epic Games app — you must use a web browser or play through a console.
Where to find your username if you are not sure
Your username appears in the top left corner of the Epic Games Launcher once you are logged in. It also shows on your account page at www.epicgames.com/account/personal. If you are already logged in on a device, this is the fastest way to check what name to use at the login screen on another device.
Do not confuse your username with your display name. Some players change their display name (the name other players see in-game) but keep the same username for login. Your username never changes once it is created, and it is what you type into the login field.
What happens after you enter your username and password
After you click Sign In, the launcher or website will verify your credentials. This usually takes a few seconds. If your username and password are correct, you will be taken to your account home page or the launcher's main menu.
If you have two-factor authentication turned on (a security feature that requires a second code), you will see a prompt asking for that code next. Check your email or authenticator app for a six-digit code and enter it. Without this code, you cannot proceed, even if your username and password are correct.
Login problems and what to try first
If you see "Invalid username or password," check that you are typing your username, not your email. Usernames are case-sensitive on some systems, so try typing it exactly as it appears on your account page. If you still cannot log in, click Trouble signing in? and use your email address instead to reset your password.
If the launcher or website says your account is locked or suspended, you cannot log in until the issue is resolved. Check your email for a message from Epic Games explaining why. If you believe the lock is a mistake, you can contact Epic Games support through their website, though response times vary.
If you are on a mobile device and the Epic Games app will not let you log in, this is normal — the mobile app does not support direct username login. Use a web browser instead, or if you want to play Fortnite on mobile, you will need to use a cloud gaming service or play through a console that is linked to your account.
How to stay logged in across devices
Once you log in on the Epic Games Launcher or website, that device will remember your login and keep you signed in until you manually sign out. You do not need to log in again each time you open the launcher, unless you clear your browser cookies or uninstall the launcher.
If you log in on multiple devices (your computer, a friend's computer, a console), each device stores its own login session. Signing out on one device does not sign you out on the others. If you are concerned about security, you can sign out of all devices at once by going to www.epicgames.com/account/connections and clicking Sign out of all devices.
Linking your console account to your username
If you play Fortnite on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, your console account is linked to your Epic Games account. When you start Fortnite on your console, it will prompt you to sign in with your Epic Games username and password the first time. After that, your console remembers the connection and you sign in through your console account instead.
To check which console accounts are linked to your username, go to www.epicgames.com/account/connections. You will see a list of all connected platforms. If you want to unlink a console, click the Disconnect button next to it. The next time you play on that console, you will be asked to sign in again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username?
No, your Epic Games username is permanent and cannot be changed. If you want a different name displayed in-game, you can change your display name instead through your account settings. Other players will see your display name, but you will always log in with your original username.
What if I forgot my username and do not remember my email?
Contact Epic Games support through their website. You will need to provide information that proves you own the account, such as the email you used to sign up, a phone number on file, or details about purchases you made. Response times vary, but this is the only way to recover a lost account.
Is my username the same as my Fortnite display name?
No. Your username is what you use to log in and is permanent. Your display name is what other players see in-game and can be changed anytime through your account settings. Many players have different usernames and display names.
Do I need to use my username to log in on console?
No. On PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, you sign in through your console account, not through Epic Games directly. Your console account is linked to your Epic Games account behind the scenes, so Fortnite knows who you are without needing your username at the console login screen.
What should I do if someone else is using my username to log in?
Change your password when ready at www.epicgames.com/account/password. Then go to www.epicgames.com/account/connections and click Sign out of all devices to end all active sessions. If you think your account was compromised, turn on two-factor authentication to add a second layer of security.