Is Epic Games account the same as Fortnite account?

All Fortnite progress and cosmetics are always stored on your Epic Games account. You will be able to access everything as soon as you link the new console account to Epic Games.
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Is my Fortnite name the same as my Epic Games account?

Why is my Fortnite display name on my console different from my Epic Games display name? When playing Fortnite on a console, you will see your console account's display name in the lobby. The display name of your console account does not have to match the display name that you have set on your Epic Games account.
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Do I have an Epic Games account if I play Fortnite?

When you first launch Fortnite on your console, you're given the option to start playing immediately or provide information to create a full Epic Games account.
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Is Epic Games the same as Fortnite?

Fortnite is an online video game and game platform developed by Epic Games and released in 2017.
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Can I separate my Fortnite account from Epic Games?

What to Know. An Epic Games account is the same thing as a Fortnite account. To unlink: Go to EpicGames.com, log in to your account, and select Connections. Select Disconnect > Unlink under Xbox, Nintendo Switch, GitHub, Twitch, or the PlayStation Network.
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Does deleting my Epic Games account delete my Fortnite account?

To delete your Fortnite account, you'll need to delete your Epic Games account as the game is only accessible through the Epic Games launcher. Fortunately, it is pretty easy to delete the Epic Games account, so just follow these steps to get it done.
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Will I lose everything if I unlink my Fortnite account?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.
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Do you need Epic Games for Fortnite?

Before you can board the Battle Bus on PC, you'll need to download the Epic Games Launcher and Fortnite. If you haven't already, install the Epic Games Launcher. Once you've installed the Launcher, follow these steps to download Fortnite and start playing.
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Can you transfer Fortnite skins from one account to another?

It is not possible to manually transfer a Fortnite item or cosmetic from one account to another. Fortnite items are only stored and will permanently remain in the Epic account where the you originally purchased, earned, or claimed them.
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Where can I find my Fortnite account?

Locating your Epic Account ID in Fortnite

From the lobby, open the main menu by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner. Select SETTINGS after clicking on the gear icon. Select the ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY tab. Hover on EPIC ACCOUNT ID.
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Can I link my Epic Games account to Fortnite?

Launch Fortnite, Fall Guys, or Rocket League on your console. Click Continue. Sign in to your Epic Games account. A confirmation message will appear and you'll be able to play on your console.
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Does Fortnite automatically create an Epic account?

Your console account is linked to a nameless account

This means that when you first played on your console, you selected not to register an Epic Games account, and an Epic Games account was automatically created for you using your console log-in credentials.
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What happens if you don't link an Epic Games account to Fortnite?

If you unlink your account, no new monthly content will be granted to your Epic Games account. Before you unlink your account, you can follow the steps in the How can I cancel my Fortnite Crew subscription? article to cancel your Crew subscription.
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How do I recover my Epic Games account?

If you've lost access to the email address currently associated with your Epic account, we recommend contacting your email service provider to try to recover access. Once you do it, make sure to secure it by using unique passwords and enabling 2FA for your email.
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How do I link my Fortnite name to Epic Games?

Open www.epicgames.com. Click on Sign-in in the top right corner and sign into your Epic Games account. Hover over your display name and click Account. Click Connect below the account that you want to link to your Epic Games account.
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What is my Epic account ID?

To locate your Epic ID from the Epic Games website: Sign in to your Epic Games account. Hover over your account name in the top right corner, and select Account. Your ID is listed in the General tab, under the Account info section.
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Can you merge two Epic Fortnite accounts?

Log in to that account. Epic will email you a security code you'll need to enter to continue. Choose a Secondary Account to merge and disable, and login to that account as well. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the merger.
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Can I put my Fortnite account on another account?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts.
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Can I transfer my Fortnite progress to another account?

Yes. As long as you've linked your Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch or Mobile account to your Epic Games account, any content you purchased (except V-Bucks) and progress you make is accessible across all platforms.
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Can you have Fortnite without an Epic Games account?

You need an Epic account to sign in to and play Fortnite on any platform. There are a variety of ways to create or link Epic accounts to various gaming platforms and services.
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Will Fortnite be deleted if I delete Epic Games?

Fortnite data, progress, and items are stored in the Epic Games account and not in console or device linked to the Epic Games account. Reinstalling the Epic Games Launcher won't affect any of your Fortnite progress or items.
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Why do I need an Epic Games account?

Similar to signing in with email or social media accounts, you can use your Epic Account to verify your identity and connect with your friends through gaming-related third-party products or services, including websites, games, and apps.
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Are you allowed to have 2 Fortnite accounts?

Yes! You can use a single PC to log in to multiple Epic Games accounts, but you can only be logged in to one account at a time. Note: Some Fortnite events and tournaments may have limitations on multiple accounts. In these cases, refer to the rules of the tournament.
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Will I lose my skins if I link my Epic Games account?

All Fortnite progress and cosmetics are always stored on your Epic Games account. You will be able to access everything as soon as you link the new console account to Epic Games.
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Why did my Fortnite account lose everything?

This usually happens when a refund request has been made or a chargeback has been issued with your payment provider. When this happens, our system automatically removes items that have been purchased within 30 days to cover the cost of the total V-Bucks refunded.
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