Change your Fortnite username through your Epic Games account settings

Your Fortnite username is tied to your Epic Games account, not to the game itself. To change it, you log into your Epic Games account on a web browser, go to Account Settings, find the Display Name field, and save the new name. The change takes effect immediately in Fortnite and across all Epic Games services.

You can change your display name once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again. There is no cost to change your username, and you do not need to restart Fortnite for the change to show up.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to www.epicgames.com, sign into your account, and click Account in the top right to reach your settings.
  • Under Personal, find Display Name, type your new username, and click Save — the change is live immediately.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days; if you changed it recently, a timer will show when you can change it again.
  • Your new username appears in Fortnite, on your Epic Games profile, and in any other games linked to your Epic account.
  • If you cannot find the Display Name field, make sure you are logged in and viewing your own account, not someone else's profile.

Step-by-step: accessing your Epic Games account settings

Open a web browser and go to www.epicgames.com. In the top right corner, click your account icon or your current username. A dropdown menu will appear. Click Account from that menu.

You will land on your Account page. On the left side, you should see a menu with options like Personal, Security, and Connections. Click Personal. This is where your Display Name field lives.

If you are on a mobile device, the menu may be collapsed into a hamburger icon (three horizontal lines). Tap it to expand the left-side menu, then tap Personal.

Finding and editing your display name

Once you are in the Personal section, look for the field labeled Display Name. This is your Fortnite username. Next to it, you will see your current name and an Edit button (usually a pencil icon). Click or tap the Edit button.

A text box will open. Delete your old username and type your new one. Fortnite usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens or periods are not allowed.

After you type your new name, click the Save button. Epic Games will check whether the name is available. If it is taken, you will see an error message and can try a different name. If it is available, the page will confirm the change, and your new username is now active.

When you can change your username again

Epic Games limits username changes to once every 30 days. If you just changed your username, the Display Name field will show a message like "You can change your Display Name again in 28 days" (the number counts down each day).

The 30-day timer starts from the moment you save a new name, not from when you click Edit. If you change your mind while editing but before you click Save, no timer starts.

What happens after you change your username

Your new username shows up in Fortnite immediately. Other players will see your new name in the lobby, in matches, and on your profile. Your friends list will update to show your new name, though your friends will still be able to find you by your old name if they search for it in their recent players list.

Your new username also appears on your Epic Games profile page, in the Epic Games launcher, and in any other games you play through your Epic account (such as Rocket League or Fall Guys). Your account ID, which is a long number behind the scenes, does not change — only the display name that other people see changes.

Troubleshooting: username not changing or field not visible

If you do not see the Display Name field in your Personal settings, check that you are logged into your own account and not viewing someone else's profile. The Account menu in the top right should show your email address or username — if it shows someone else's name, click the account icon again and select your own account.

If the Display Name field is grayed out or locked, you may have hit the 30-day limit. Scroll down to see the countdown timer, which tells you exactly when you can change it again. You cannot bypass this limit.

If you see an error message saying the name is unavailable, someone else has already taken it. Try a variation — add a number, use an underscore, or shorten it. Names are case-insensitive, so "FortnitePlayer" and "fortnitePlayer" are treated as the same name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my username affect my V-Bucks or skins?

No. Your V-Bucks, Battle Pass progress, skins, and all other account content stay exactly the same. Only the name that appears to other players changes. Your account ID and all your progress are tied to your Epic Games account, not to your username.

Can I change my username back to my old one right away?

Not immediately. You still have to wait 30 days from your last change. After 30 days, your old username becomes available again (unless someone else claimed it), and you can change back to it.

What if my username contains a space or special character?

Fortnite usernames do not allow spaces, hyphens, periods, or most special characters. You can use letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and underscores only. If you try to save a name with a space or other character, Epic Games will reject it and ask you to try again.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes. Your friends will see your new name in their friends list. If they search for your old name, they will not find you, but they can still find you by your new name or by searching your email address if they know it.

Can I change my username on mobile or console?

You have to change it through the Epic Games website on a web browser — you cannot do it directly in the Fortnite app or on console. Log into www.epicgames.com from any device with a browser, and the change will sync to your game on all platforms.