How to Change Your Name on Fortnite Using Any Device

By Anoop Varghese Updated August 30, 2024 Reviewed & Updated by Atish Rajasekharan

Quick Tips

For PC and Mobile, go to the Epic Games website > Account Settings > edit your display name and confirm changes.
If you are on Xbox, navigate to the Xbox website and change your gamertag.
For PlayStation, change your PSN name through the PlayStation Network website.

Change Fortnite Username on Epic Game Store Using PC

Step 1: Open Epic Games Launcher on any web browser and log in to your account.

Step 2: Click your account name at the top right and choose Account.

Step 3: Choose Account Settings.

Step 4: Select edit next to the Display Name.

Choose Account Settings and hit the Edit button

Step 5: Add the new Display Name and enable the box for I understand I can not change my display name again for 2 weeks after this change.

Step 6: After adding the name, choose Confirm to make changes.

How to Change Fortnite Username on Android and iPhone

Step 1: Open the Epic Games webpage and log in to your account.

Step 2: Tap the menu bar at the top right and choose your account name.

Step 3: Choose Account and tap the edit icon next to the display name.

Step 4: Change Fortnite username and check the box for I understand I can not change my display name again for 2 weeks after this change.

Step 5: Once you are sure about the changes, tap Confirm.

How to Change Your Name on Fortnite on Nintendo Switch

To change your display name in Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, visit the Epic Games website and follow the above steps, depending on your device. Unlike other consoles, Fortnite in Switch uses the Epic Games account to set the username.

However, if you use Xbox or PS4, move on to the next section.

Change Username in Fortnite on Xbox

If you have been using the same account created on PC or mobile to play Fortnite on consoles like Xbox, change the nickname on Fortnite from the Epic Game Store. However, if you had created your Fortnite account from Xbox, change your Fortnite gamertag from your Xbox profile.

Step 1: Go to the Xbox Gamerta g webpage and log into your account.

Step 2: Type your new name and click Check availability.

Step 3: Hit Change Gamertag, and in the confirmation window, click Change Gamertag. This will update your current gamertag.

Note: Like Xbox, you need to change your PSN name to change the Fortnite name on PS4 or PS5. Visit the PlayStation Network and change it from there. You must remember that this will also change your display name for all the other games in which you use the PlayStation Network.

FAQs

1. How much does it cost to change your Fortnite user?

You can change your username in Fortnite for free on mobile and PC versions through Epic Games. However, you must pay ~$10 every time you change your Fortnite username on Xbox or PlayStation after the first time.

2. Is it legal to have 2 Fortnite accounts?

While you can have multiple Fortnite accounts, you cannot share, sell, or buy Fortnite accounts with other users. If caught, you might be banned from the game.

3. Does changing the Epic Games username clear all the data?

No, changing your Epic Games username does not clear your game data. Changing your Epic Games username only modifies your displayed name and does not affect your progress, stats, or any other game-related data associated with your account.

4. Should I upgrade to a full Epic Games account?

If you only play Fortnite on Xbox, PS, or Switch, you can avoid creating an account with Epic Games. However, if you also play Fortnite on your PC, Mac, or mobile, upgrading to a full Epic Games account is better as it saves your progress across devices.