Change your Rocket League Sideswipe username through your Epic Games account

Your Rocket League Sideswipe username is tied to your Epic Games account, so you change it there rather than inside the game itself. Log into your Epic Games account on a web browser, go to your Account settings, find the Display Name field, and save the new name. The change takes effect the next time you launch Sideswipe — you do not need to restart the app or reinstall it.

The process takes about two minutes. You can change your display name once every two weeks, so if you make a mistake or want something different, you have to wait before trying again. Epic Games allows most characters, but spaces, special symbols, and names that violate their code of conduct will be rejected.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Sideswipe username comes from your Epic Games display name, not from a setting inside the game.
  • You change it by logging into your Epic Games account online, not through the Sideswipe app.
  • New usernames take effect the next time you open Sideswipe and do not require a reinstall.
  • You can only change your display name once every two weeks, so choose carefully before you save.
  • Names with spaces, most special characters, or content that breaks Epic's code of conduct will be rejected.

Step-by-step: changing your display name on Epic Games

Open a web browser and go to www.epicgames.com. Click the account icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. You will land on your Account page. On the left side, click Account on the menu — this is different from the dropdown you just used. Look for a section called General, and within it you will see Display Name.

Click the pencil icon next to your current display name to edit it. Type your new name into the field. The name can be 3 to 16 characters long. Click Save when you are done. Epic Games will confirm the change and show you when you can change it again — usually two weeks from that moment.

Close the browser and open Rocket League Sideswipe on your phone. Your new username will appear in the game. If you still see your old name, force close the app completely and reopen it. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close Sideswipe entirely; on Android, go to Settings, Apps, Rocket League Sideswipe, and tap Force Stop.

What happens if your new name is rejected

Epic Games rejects names that contain spaces, most punctuation marks, or words that violate their code of conduct. If you see an error message, the name you chose breaks one of these rules. Try a name without spaces — use underscores or numbers instead if you want separation between words. For example, "Player_Name" or "PlayerName123" will work, but "Player Name" will not.

If you believe your name was rejected unfairly, or if you are unsure why it did not go through, you can contact Epic Games support through their website. Go to www.epicgames.com/help, search for "display name", and you will find their policy and a link to submit a support ticket. Response times vary, but Epic usually replies within a few business days.

The two-week waiting period between changes

After you change your display name, Epic Games locks you out of changing it again for 14 days. This rule applies whether your change was successful or rejected. If you made a typo or chose a name you do not like, you have to wait the full two weeks before you can try again. There is no way to speed this up or request an exception.

Because of this waiting period, double-check your new name before you click Save. Read it out loud, make sure there are no typos, and confirm it is something you will be happy with for at least two weeks. Once you save, you are committed to that name until the timer runs out.

Usernames that look the same but are not

Epic Games treats some characters as identical even though they look different on screen. The letter O and the number 0, the letter I and the number 1, and the letter l (lowercase L) and the number 1 can cause confusion. If someone else has already claimed a name that looks like yours, Epic will reject it because the system sees them as the same name.

If you want a name that is very close to an existing one, try swapping one of these lookalike characters for a different one. For instance, if "Player1" is taken, try "PlayerI" (with a capital i) or "Player_1" (with an underscore). The game will display these as different names, and Epic will treat them as unique.

Your username versus your account name

Your display name in Sideswipe is not the same as your Epic Games account name. Your account name is the email address or username you use to log in — you cannot change that without creating a new account. Your display name is what other players see when you play, and that is the one you change through Account settings.

If you have forgotten your account name or email, go to www.epicgames.com/help and search for "account name". Epic can help you recover it, but the process requires you to verify your identity through email or phone. This usually takes a few minutes if you still have access to the email address linked to your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my username in Sideswipe affect my username in other Epic Games?

Yes. Your display name is shared across all Epic Games titles, including Fortnite, Rocket League on console, and any other game linked to your Epic account. When you change it, the new name appears everywhere you play under that account.

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

Only after the two-week waiting period ends. Once you can change your name again, you can set it back to your old one. There is no special process to reclaim an old name — you just enter it like any other new name.

What if I see my old username in Sideswipe even after I changed it?

Force close the app completely and reopen it. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom; on Android, go to Settings, Apps, Rocket League Sideswipe, and tap Force Stop. The new name should appear when you launch the game again.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my username?

Most special characters are not allowed. Underscores and numbers work, but symbols like @, #, !, and & will be rejected. Stick to letters, numbers, and underscores for the best chance of your name being accepted.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Usernames on Epic Games are not reserved permanently. If someone has not logged in for a very long time, Epic may eventually free up that name, but there is no way to request this or know when it will happen. Your best option is to choose a variation — add a number, an underscore, or a different word that fits your style.