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How to change your Fortnite name
Your Fortnite name is your Epic Games display name, and you change it on Epic's website. You can change it once every two weeks, and console players may see their console name instead.
Change it in four steps
- Go to Epic's website and sign in with the account you play on.
- Open your account settings, then Account Info.
- Select the edit button next to your display name.
- Type the new name twice and confirm. It changes in Fortnite straight away.
On PlayStation, Xbox and Switch
On consoles, Fortnite may show your PlayStation Network, Xbox or Nintendo name to players on the same console, and your Epic name to everyone else. To change the console name, use your console's own account settings. Changing your Epic name doesn't change your console name.
Why can't I change it?
- You changed it in the last two weeks. The edit box is locked until the wait is over. Hover over the small i next to your name to see when.
- The name is taken. Try a variation, or use our name generator.
- The name breaks the rules. Epic blocks offensive names and names that impersonate someone.
A name that works
Keep it short and easy to read. Most guides give a limit of 3 to 16 characters. Names with a single word plus a number are easy to type when friends want to add you. Avoid your real name or age, especially for younger players. Our name generator makes names in that range in different styles, from sweaty to funny.
Will my friends lose me?
No. Friends are linked to your account, not your name, so they'll see your new name automatically. It's polite to tell your squad before you change, so they don't think a stranger joined.
Name ideas by style
| Style | Feels like | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Sweaty | Short, sharp, competitive | One word plus a short number |
| Funny | Silly and easy to remember | Two everyday words that don't belong together |
| Pirate | Made for this season | Swap it back next season if it dates |
| Cute | Soft and friendly | Good for younger players |
| Dark | Dramatic and mysterious | Avoid anything that reads as offensive |
Names Epic will reject
Epic blocks names with slurs, rude words, or ones that pretend to be Epic staff or a well-known creator. It also blocks some names that look like links or contact details. If a name is refused and you can't see why, try a plainer version.