Many people try Fortnite just to see what all the fuss is about because of its enormous popularity. They sign up for an account, give it a silly name, and start playing without expecting much from the game. If they want to keep playing, they frequently regret the name they originally chose. Others simply want to change a username that they no longer like.
This article will show you how to change your Fortnite username on all platforms.

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How to Change Your Fortnite Username on an Android Device
If you’re playing Fortnite on your mobile device, changing your username is a simple process. Because the game does not have its own website and instead relies on the Epic Games website for all of its settings, you will have to change it there. To do so, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Fortnite website using your preferred mobile browser.
- You can now sign in to your account if you haven’t already. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 7. You can also sign in by tapping the three lines icon in the upper right corner of your screen. Click Sign in.
- Tap the icon for the sign-in method you want to use.
- Enter your username and password, then press the Log In Now button.
- You will be returned to the home page once you have signed in. Tap the three lines icon in the upper right corner of the screen, then your username.
- Tap Account from the menu that appears.
- Scroll all the way down to Account Settings. Your display name will be grayed out. To the right of it, press the edit button. It’s the button with the blue pencil.
- Enter your desired username in the username textbox, then enter it again in the confirm display name textbox. Then press the Confirm button.
- Your display name should be updated now. You can exit this screen and continue playing.
How to Change Your Fortnite Username on an iPhone
Changing usernames on a mobile device is not platform-dependent because the change takes place on the Epic Games Accounts page rather than the app. Follow the steps outlined above to change your iPhone’s username. They are the same thing. The only difference is that you use Safari rather than another web browser.
How to Change Your Fortnite Username on an Xbox One
Console users’ display names are not associated with their Epic Games account. They are instead reliant on their console service providers. This means that your Fortnite display name is linked to your Xbox Gamertag on Xbox One. It’s worth noting that changing your Xbox Gamertag affects all games, not just Fortnite. To do so, take the following steps:
- Hold down the Xbox button on your controller.
- Go to Profile & System, then select your current Gamertag.
- Select My Profile.
- Choose Customize Profile.
- Enter the new Gamertag you want to use under the Choose new Gamertag tab. Alternatively, you may select one of the suggested Gamertags. If you want to see another set of suggested usernames, select More suggestions.
- Check Availability to see if the Gamertag has already been claimed. If it is, choose a different name or edit it to make it unique. Confirm your selection if it is not being used by anyone else.
- You can now exit the system’s interface.
Using a browser to change your Gamertag
- Open your Microsoft Account in your web browser.
- Select your username.
- Scroll down and select Go to Xbox Profile.
- Select Customize Profile.
- To the right of your Gamertag, click the Change Gamertag icon.
- You can also go straight to the change Gamertag screen by clicking on this link.
- Enter your new Gamertag, then hit the Check Availability button. If it isn’t, change it until it is. Alternately, click Change Gamertag.
- Your Gamertag should be changed now.
How to Change Your Fortnite Username on a PS4
The PlayStation 4, like the Xbox, uses the PSN Name as the game’s username. To change it in Fortnite, you must first change your PSN name. Remember that this affects all of your other PlayStation Network games as well. This is how it’s done:
- Navigate to Settings on your PS4’s home page.
- Select Account Management from the drop-down menu.
- Choose Account Information.
- Scroll down and click Profile.
- Select an Online ID.
- On the resulting window, click I Accept. Please keep in mind that you are changing the name of your entire PSN account. Any other game whose progress is linked to that ID may have its data erased. If you agree, click the Continue button.
- Here, you will be able to enter your new Online ID. You can do this right now or select one of the options on the right. Click Refresh if you want to see more suggestions.
- After you’ve entered your new Online ID, click Confirm. If the ID isn’t available, you’ll have to try again until you find one that isn’t in use.
- Navigate away from this screen. Your name should have been changed by now.
Changing a Browser’s Online ID
- Create a PlayStation Network account. Select PSN Profile from the menu.
- Select the Edit button next to your Online ID.
- Enter your desired Online ID or select one of the suggested options.
- Follow the on-screen instructions. After you’ve changed your Online ID, click the confirm button.
How to Change Your Fortnite Username on Windows or Mac
Changing the display name on a PC or Mac is very similar, as it is done via the Epic Games website.
- Navigate to the Epic Games website using your preferred browser.
- Hover your mouse over your username. It can be found in the upper right corner of the page. Click Account from the menu that appears.
- Your Display Name can be found under Account Info on the Generals tab. Click the Edit button next to it.
- Enter your new Display Name in the window that appears, then click Confirm.
- Your Display Name should be updated now. You may now exit the website.
How to Change Your Fortnite Username on a Nintendo Switch
The Epic Games account Display names are also used by Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch. You must go to the Epic Games website to change it. You can do this by going to the page on your PC, Mac, or mobile device. Following the steps outlined above for changing usernames via a PC, open the site.
Console Account Upgrade to Full Epic Games Account
If you play Fortnite on a console or across multiple platforms but have not yet registered with Epic Games, you should think about upgrading to a full account. This enables you to move your progress from one console to another. Because Fortnite supports Crossplay, this could be a great idea. To accomplish this:
- Navigate to the Epic Games website using a web browser.
- Check that you are currently signed out. If not, please exit now.
- Click Sign In in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select the icon for the platform where you have an account, such as Xbox or PSN. This can also be selected if you have a Nintendo Switch.
- You’ll be taken to your platform’s account. Enter your login information.
When you’re finished, you’ll be taken back to Epic Games. If you are not returned to Epic Games, this means that this account has no progression data. Please double-check that you have signed into the correct account. - Enter the required information, then click Create Account.
Additional Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the more common questions about Fortnite usernames:
The answer to this question is dependent on the platform you’re using. If you use the mobile version, either Android or iOS, it is completely free. This also applies to the Nintendo Switch version. The PC version also includes a free name change. Because changing your username is linked to Epic Games, any additional display name changes you make will be free of charge.
The same cannot be said for the Xbox and PlayStation 4 console versions. If you are changing your Gamertag or PSN name for the first time, editing your account name is free. Any additional changes must be paid for. After the first edit, both Xbox and PlayStation charge a fee. On both platforms, each change currently costs $10.00 per edit.
You can change your username using your Epic Games account once every two weeks. This means that you will have to wait two weeks after each change if you are using Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, or PC.
Because PlayStation and Xbox charge for account name changes, users can change their names as often as they want.
Changing Fortnite Account Names
There are several reasons why someone might want to change their Fortnite username. Some people want to change their usernames on the fly, while others want a new one because their old one has become stale. As long as you know the steps to take, it’s a fairly simple process.
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