Change your username through your Epic Games account

Rocket League Sideswipe pulls your username from your Epic Games account, so changing it means logging into Epic Games first, not the game itself. You cannot change your name inside the Sideswipe app — the game reads whatever name you set on Epic's side and displays it automatically.

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with the account linked to your Sideswipe profile. Once you are logged in, click your account icon in the top right corner and select "Account". From there, click "General" on the left sidebar, and you will see a field labeled "Display Name" — this is what shows up in Sideswipe and all other Epic Games titles.

Type your new username into that field. Epic Games allows most characters, but usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long and cannot contain certain symbols. Once you enter a name you want, click "Save" and the change takes effect when ready across all Epic Games products, including Sideswipe.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Sideswipe username comes from your Epic Games account, so you must change it on Epic's website, not in the game.
  • Log into epicgames.com, go to Account > General, and edit the "Display Name" field to change what appears in Sideswipe.
  • Usernames must be 3 to 16 characters and cannot include certain special characters — Epic Games will tell you if your choice is blocked.
  • The name change takes effect when ready in Sideswipe and does not require you to restart the app or log out and back in.

What happens if your desired name is already taken

Epic Games does not reserve usernames — multiple players can have the same display name. If you type a name that looks identical to one already in use, Epic will still let you use it. Your in-game ID number (a unique number assigned to your account) is what actually identifies you to other players and the matchmaking system, so two people with the same display name will not cause confusion on Epic's end.

However, if you are trying to match a specific player's name exactly and want to be certain you have the right person, ask them for their account ID instead. You can find your own ID by going to your Epic Games profile page — it appears as a long number next to your display name.

Changing your name if you play on console

If you play Sideswipe on iPhone, iPad, or Android, the process is the same — change your Epic Games display name on the website and it syncs to your phone when ready. If you also play on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, those consoles have their own separate usernames, and Sideswipe will not use them.

Sideswipe is a mobile-only game, so console accounts do not connect to it. If you want your Sideswipe name to match your console name, you will need to manually set your Epic Games display name to match what you use on your console. The two systems do not talk to each other automatically.

How to find your current username in Sideswipe

Open Rocket League Sideswipe and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Select "Profile" and your current display name appears at the top of the screen. This is the name that other players see when they play against you or check the leaderboard.

If you want to verify that a name change worked, close Sideswipe completely and reopen it. The app should load your updated name from Epic Games within a few seconds. If the old name still appears after reopening, try logging out of your Epic Games account within the app and logging back in — this forces a refresh of your profile data.

Troubleshooting a name that will not change

If you changed your Epic Games display name but Sideswipe still shows your old username, the app may be using cached data. Close Sideswipe completely (swipe it away from your recent apps list, do not just minimize it), wait 10 seconds, and reopen it. This clears the app's memory and forces it to pull your current name from Epic's servers.

If the old name persists after that, log out of your Epic Games account within Sideswipe. Tap the menu icon, scroll down to "Settings", and look for a "Sign Out" or "Disconnect" option. Sign out, then sign back in with your Epic Games credentials. This re-syncs your profile and should load your new display name.

If you still see the old name after signing out and back in, wait a few hours — Epic Games sometimes takes time to propagate changes across all its systems. Check again later in the day. If it has been more than 24 hours and the name has not updated, contact Epic Games support through their website and describe the issue.

Changing your name frequently and cooldown periods

Epic Games does not enforce a cooldown between display name changes, so you can change your username as often as you want. However, changing your name very frequently can confuse teammates and make you harder to recognize on leaderboards, so most players change their name only a few times a year.

If you change your name and then want to change it again when ready, you can do so without waiting. Just log back into epicgames.com, go to Account > General, and edit the Display Name field again. The new name will take effect in Sideswipe within seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my Epic Games name affect my username in other games?

Yes. Your Epic Games display name is shared across Fortnite, Rocket League, and any other game connected to your Epic account. If you change it, the new name appears everywhere. If you want different names in different games, you will need separate Epic Games accounts.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my Sideswipe username?

Most special characters are blocked by Epic Games, and spaces are not allowed. Stick to letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. If you try a name with forbidden characters, Epic will show an error message and tell you which characters are not permitted.

What if I forgot which email is linked to my Sideswipe account?

Open Sideswipe, tap the menu icon, go to Settings, and scroll down to find your linked account information. It will show you which Epic Games account is connected. If you need to change which account is linked, you can disconnect and sign in with a different Epic Games email.

Will my rank or stats change if I change my username?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, and all statistics stay with your account ID, not your display name. Changing your name is purely cosmetic — your progress and leaderboard position remain exactly the same.