How to Change Your Fortnite Name
A complete guide to changing your Epic Games display name for Fortnite Battle Royale on all platforms.
Quick Facts
- ⏱️ Time required: Less than 2 minutes
- 💰 Cost: Free (every 2 weeks)
- 🎮 Applies to: Fortnite, Rocket League, and all Epic Games titles
- 📏 Character limit: 3–16 characters
- 🌐 Where: epicgames.com (browser or launcher)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Go to Epic Games website
Open your browser and navigate to epicgames.com. Click "Sign In" in the top right corner.
Sign in to your Epic Games account
Log in using your Epic Games credentials. You can also sign in via PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or other linked accounts.
Go to Account Settings
Click on your display name in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
Find the Display Name section
In the General settings tab, locate your current display name. Click the pencil/edit icon next to it.
Enter your new display name
Type your desired new name. It must be 3-16 characters and follow Epic Games community guidelines. Use our generator for inspiration!
Confirm and save
Click "Confirm" to save your new display name. You can change it again in 2 weeks. The change applies across all Epic Games titles.
Need a New Fortnite Name?
Generate the perfect Battle Royale username before you make the change.
Will Changing My Name Affect My Account?
Friends List & Stats
No! Your friends list, stats (wins, K/D), V-Bucks, and locker items (skins, pickaxes) are all tied to your underlying Epic Games Account ID, not your display name. Changing your name will not delete anything.
Console Players (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch)
Important: Changing your Epic Games display name ONLY changes how you appear on PC/Mac/Mobile, or to friends connecting via Epic Games. If you play on a console, your in-game name is usually tied to your PSN ID, Xbox Gamertag, or Nintendo Account name. To change your name on console, you must change it through Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo.
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
"Invalid Credentials"
Ensure you are logging into the correct Epic Games account. Many users accidentally create a "nameless" Epic account when first playing on console. Try logging in using your console icon (PS/Xbox) rather than an email/password.
Name is Locked (Greyed Out)
If the edit icon next to your name is greyed out, you recently changed your name and must wait the full 14 days (2 weeks) before you can change it again.
Name Automatically Reset
If Epic Games found your new name violated their Community Rules (inappropriate, offensive, etc.), they will automatically reset it to a default "User" name.
Email Verification Needed
You cannot change your Epic Games display name until you have verified the email address associated with your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can change your Epic Games display name once every 2 weeks (14 days). This is one of the most generous policies among gaming platforms.
Yes! Your Epic Games display name is shared across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. One change applies everywhere you play Fortnite.
Epic Games display names must be between 3 and 16 characters. They can include letters, numbers, spaces, periods, hyphens, and underscores.
Epic Games supports a wide range of Unicode characters including Greek letters, Japanese characters, and various symbols. Use our Nickname Decorator to find working characters.
Be careful — once you change your name, your old display name becomes immediately available for anyone to claim. If you have a rare or OG name, think twice before changing.
No, you cannot change your display name from within Fortnite. You must use the Epic Games website (epicgames.com) or the Epic Games Launcher on PC.