Fortnite Guide: How to Change Your Username

To change your Fortnite username, edit your Epic Games display name in account settings, or change your PlayStation Online ID or Xbox Gamertag.

The account you need to edit depends on your platform. An Epic rename does not rename your PlayStation or Xbox profile, so using the wrong settings can leave your in-game name unchanged. Start by finding your platform below, then follow its account steps.

Which account controls your Fortnite username?

Fortnite uses your Epic Games display name on PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. PlayStation and Xbox use their own account names. Check this table before opening a name-change form, especially if you play across several devices.

A PlayStation or Xbox rename is a platform-wide profile change, so choose a name you also want to use outside Fortnite. Your linked Epic identity remains separate, and cross-platform friends can also see that identity.

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Check the restrictions before choosing a name

Epic lets you change your display name once every two weeks (14 days). Pick the spelling you want before saving, because returning to an old name also requires waiting for the cooldown to end.

A lock icon beside your current display name usually means that cooldown is active. Hover over the i icon beside the name to check when you last changed it. The field becomes editable only after the waiting period ends.

Your Epic account email must be verified before you can rename the account. Complete verification first. If the message does not arrive, check your spam folder or request another verification email through account settings.

Your chosen name must also follow Epic's naming rules. Avoid profanity, inappropriate content, and impersonation, and follow the requirements displayed by the name-change form. PlayStation and Xbox handle their own naming restrictions through their platform services.

How to change your Epic Games display name

Rename through Epic account settings

Use the Epic Games website for the PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, and mobile route. You can complete the account change in a browser, so you do not need to find a username option inside Fortnite's settings.

1. Open the Epic Games website and sign in to the account you use for Fortnite.
2. Open your account menu in the upper-right corner and select Account.
3. In account settings, find the field labeled Display name.
4. Enter your new display name and check its spelling carefully.
5. Select Continue to save the change.

The Display name field controls the public name on your Epic account. Check that you are editing this field before confirming, particularly if you are also updating other account details.

Sign back into Fortnite after saving. If the old name remains visible, sign out and back in before attempting another change.

Complete an account created through console play

If you have only played through a console, your Epic account may still need some setup details before you can create or edit its display name. Sign in using your existing console account to reach the account associated with your Fortnite play.

1. Open the Epic Games sign-in page.
2. Select the platform you play on, such as PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.
3. Enter the sign-in details for that console account.
4. If Finish Setting Up Your Account appears, fill in the required fields and select Continue.
5. Return to the display-name steps above once setup is complete.

The Finish Setting Up Your Account prompt completes missing information on an account reached through console sign-in. Use this route instead of creating a replacement account just to get a different name.

A Cabined Account can have different features from a standard account. If this applies to you, involve a parent or guardian in account setup.

How to change your Fortnite username on consoles

PlayStation: change your PSN Online ID

You can change your PSN Online ID through PlayStation's website or on the console. If you use a PS4, the console settings path is Settings > Account Management > Account Information > Profile > Online ID.

To complete the change:

1. Sign in to the PlayStation account you use for Fortnite.
2. Open the Online ID change option through PlayStation's account services or the PS4 path above.
3. Enter your chosen ID and review the conditions and any fee shown.
4. Confirm the change, then sign back into Fortnite.

That warning concerns the wider PlayStation account, so consider the other games you use on that profile before proceeding.

Xbox: change your Gamertag

Use Xbox's account services to change the Gamertag shown in Fortnite. The browser route works through the Microsoft account associated with your Xbox profile.

1. Sign in on the Xbox website with the Microsoft account you use for Fortnite.
2. Open your profile and select Xbox Profile.
3. Select Customize Profile, then choose the edit option beside your Gamertag.
4. Enter your new Gamertag and review the conditions and any charge shown.
5. Confirm the change, then sign back into Fortnite.

The Gamertag edit control sits in your Xbox profile settings. Make sure the profile shown belongs to the account you actually use to launch Fortnite before accepting the change.

What happens to your progress after an Epic rename?

Changing your Epic Games display name keeps your Fortnite stats, friends list, and purchased items intact. Your friends will see the updated name, although telling regular squadmates about the change can help them recognize you.

If you switch between devices and see different names, compare the Epic display name with your PSN Online ID or Xbox Gamertag. Check the account that controls the name on that device before paying for a console rename or trying to edit Epic again.