How To Change Fortnite Name?

Each update in Fortnite gives the online shooting game new content. New bosses and mechanics are introduced, weapons are Vaulted or Unvaulted, and new cosmetic items are made available in the Shop. Over the years, a player’s username in Fortnite is the only thing that may have remained constant but it can also be changed.

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The Fortnite application doesn’t provide players with the option of changing their in-game name. Instead, players will have to change their EPIC Games account or PlayStation account name or Xbox Gamertag to change their Fortnite name. Continue reading this guide to find out how to change Fortnite name.

How To Change Name In Fortnite On PC & Android?

Changing one’s display name in Fortnite is simple when it comes to PC and mobile devices. The process is a bit more complicated if a player has linked their PlayStation Network or Xbox account. The reason is that a PSN or Xbox user’s account name is displayed as their Fortnite name.

If you are a PC or mobile gamer, here is how you can change your name in Fortnite:-

1. Go to the EPIC Games website (https://store.epicgames.com).
2. Hover over the profile icon located on the top-right corner of your screen.
3. Click Account to open the Account Settings page.
4. Click the blue box with a pen to edit your EPIC Games account name.
5. Save the changes you have made from the option below.
6. A confirmation message will be sent to your mail for verification. After the process is over, you won’t be able to change your EPIC Games account name for two weeks.
7. Log into Fortnite and you will see your new name being displayed on the screen.

How To Change Fortnite Name While Playing On Console?

To change your name on Fortnite while playing on a console, you need to use your console’s services. PSN users will have to change their ID name while Xbox users need to change their Gamertag.

Follow the steps mentioned below to change your Fortnite name if you linked your PlayStation account to access EPIC Games services:-

1. Open https://my.account.sony.com/sonyacct/signin/ and Sign In to your PS account.
2. From the sidebar, select Profile and then choose the Edit option next to your current online ID.
3. Enter a new online ID and whether it is valid. If it is valid, select Continue.
4. Confirm that you want a new online ID for your PlayStation Network services.
5. Open Fortnite on PlayStation and check if the username has been changed.

Xbox users can change their Gamertag and thereby their Fortnite name by using the following steps:-

1. Open Xbox.com on your web browser and Sign In to your account.
2. Choose your Gamertag and then select the Xbox Profile option.
3. On the new page, choose Customize and click the edit icon to write a new Gamertag.
4. Enter the new Gamertag and save the changes (if the Gamertag hasn’t been used already).
5. Open Fortnite on Xbox and perceive the new username.

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While changing your Fortnite name for your console, make sure to adhere to the PSN and Xbox guidelines. Changing your PlayStation ID more than once will cost you some money.