Change your password from your Epic Games account settings

Log into your Epic Games account on the website or through the Epic Games Launcher app, then go to your account settings and select the password option. You will need your current password to set a new one. Epic Games will send you a confirmation email after the change goes through — if you do not see it in your inbox within a few minutes, check your spam folder.

The steps are the same whether you use a computer or phone, though the exact menu locations differ slightly between the website and the launcher. Either way, you are working in the same account system, so changing your password in one place changes it everywhere you use that account.

Key Takeaways

  • You need your current password to set a new one, so have it ready before you start.
  • Epic Games sends a confirmation email after any password change, which you should receive within a few minutes.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the login page instead of trying to change it from settings.
  • A strong password includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and should not use words from your username or email address.
  • Change your password when ready if you think someone else has accessed your account or if you have used the same password on other websites that were breached.

Step-by-step password change on the Epic Games website

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with your email and current password. Once you are logged in, click on your account name in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the left side of the page, you will see a menu with several options — click on "Password" to open the password change screen.

Enter your current password in the first field, then type your new password twice in the fields below it. Epic Games will show you a strength indicator as you type — aim for a password that shows as strong or very strong. Click the "Change Password" button at the bottom. You will see a confirmation message on screen, and an email will arrive at your registered email address within a few minutes.

Changing your password in the Epic Games Launcher app

Open the Epic Games Launcher on your computer and look for the user icon in the top right corner of the window. Click it and select "Account" from the menu. This will open your account page in a web browser — from here, follow the same steps as the website method above (go to Password in the left menu, enter your current password, set your new password, and confirm).

If you are on a phone or tablet, you cannot change your password directly in the mobile Epic Games app. Instead, open a web browser, go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, and use the website method described above. The mobile app does not have a password change option in its settings.

What to do if you forgot your current password

Go to the Epic Games login page at www.epicgames.com/login and click the "Forgot password?" link below the password field. Enter the email address associated with your account. Epic Games will send you a password reset email within a few minutes — click the link in that email to create a new password.

The reset link in the email expires after a set time, usually a few hours. If you wait too long to click it, you will need to request another reset email. Once you click the link and create your new password, you can sign in when ready with the new one.

Making your new password strong and memorable

A strong password is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! @ # $ % or &. Avoid using your username, email address, or any words that appear in a dictionary. Do not use sequences like 123 or abc, and do not repeat the same character multiple times.

If you struggle to remember complex passwords, consider using a password manager — programs like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass store your passwords in an encrypted vault that you unlock with one main password. This way you only need to remember one strong password instead of many. Epic Games works with any password manager that stores login information.

Why you should change your password regularly

Change your Epic Games password if you have used the same password on other websites and one of those websites was breached. Hackers often try passwords from one breach on other popular sites, so if your password appeared in a data leak anywhere, change it on Epic Games right away. You can check whether your email has appeared in a known breach by visiting haveibeenpwned.com and entering your email address.

You should also change your password if you think someone else has accessed your account, if you have shared your password with someone and no longer want them to have access, or if you used a weak password when you first created your account. There is no need to change a strong, unique password every month just for the sake of it — change it when there is a real reason to.

What happens after you change your password

You will remain signed in on the device where you made the change. On other devices where you are currently signed into Epic Games, you may be signed out automatically within a few hours, or you may stay signed in until you manually sign out or until the session expires. If you want to sign out of all devices when ready after changing your password, look for a "Sign out of all other sessions" or "Sign out everywhere" option in your account settings — not all accounts have this visible, but if it appears, clicking it will end all active sessions except the one you are currently using.

Your new password takes effect when ready. If you cannot sign in with your new password right away, wait a few minutes for the change to sync across Epic Games' servers, then try again. If you still cannot sign in after 10 minutes, use the "Forgot password?" link to reset it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I only play free games on Epic Games?

Yes. Your account holds your personal information, email address, and any games you have claimed or purchased, regardless of whether you have spent money. A compromised account can be used to make purchases, claim games you did not want, or lock you out of your own account. Change your password if you think it has been exposed.

What if I see a password change I did not make?

Someone else may have accessed your account. Go to your account settings and look for a "Sessions" or "Active sessions" option to see where you are signed in. Sign out of any sessions you do not recognize. Then change your password when ready using the "Forgot password?" link on the login page. If you have payment methods saved to your account, consider removing them and checking your payment history for unauthorized purchases.

Can I use the same password for Epic Games and my other accounts?

No. If one website is breached, hackers will try that password on other popular sites. Use a unique password for Epic Games, your email account, and any other important accounts. A password manager makes this much easier by remembering all your different passwords for you.

How long does it take for my new password to work everywhere?

Your new password works when ready on the website and launcher. If you are signed in on other devices, you may stay signed in for a few hours before being logged out automatically. You can sign in with your new password right away on any device — you do not need to wait for anything to sync.