What happens if I 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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Can you play Fortnite without linking an 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 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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What does unlinking an Epic Games account do?

Your game progress is stored directly on your Primary Account. If you disconnect this Primary Account, other linked accounts won't be able to access it any longer.
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Why do I need an Epic Games account for Fortnite?

With a full Epic Games account, you can also enable two-factor authentication, link your Epic Games account to other platforms and console accounts, redeem V-Bucks cards, and more.
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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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Should I link my Fortnite account?

Will I retain my Fortnite purchases and progress across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch, and Mobile platforms? 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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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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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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Why won't Fortnite let me link my account?

This error message means that you are attempting to link a console account to an Epic account that already has another console of the same type linked to it. This might get this error because you logged into the wrong console account, or you logged into a console account that you do not use with Epic Games.
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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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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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Can I link my old Fortnite account to my new one?

How to Merge Fortnite Accounts
  1. Go to Fortnite merge accounts page and select a Primary Account. ...
  2. Log in to that account. ...
  3. Choose a Secondary Account to merge and disable, and login to that account as well.
  4. 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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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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Will I lose my stuff if I uninstall Fortnite?

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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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game on Epic Games?

If the game supports Cloud saves, you'll keep any progress you've already made. If the game does not support Cloud saves, uninstalling a game from Epic Games Launcher might delete the files from the install location which could include the save files.
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Will I lose my V-Bucks if I delete Fortnite?

Nope, uninstalling Fortnite won't make your V-Bucks vanish! All your V-Bucks are tied to your Epic Games account, not the game install.
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What does linking Fortnite accounts do?

Your accounts are now all connected, and you can continue to play. If you unlock gear, progress, or anything else on one console, you'll see it on your other platforms as well. If you're playing with friends, then you can continue playing with them regardless of what platform you're using.
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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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Can I transfer my Fortnite skins to my other account?

It is not possible to manually transfer a Fortnite item or cosmetic from one account to another.
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What happens when you link an Epic account?

Linking an Epic Games account to your Nintendo Account allows you to access cross-play features within certain games where they are available. If you don't choose to create a full account, an account will still be created with Epic Games using the display information that you choose.
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Is it possible to have a Fortnite account without an Epic Games account?

Every Fortnite player has an Epic account, even if it's not linked. If you've stuck to using the account on one platform without worrying too much about playing with friends then you might not have noticed. But Epic has created an account to store your Fortnite data, you just need to claim it on the site itself.
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What happens if I lose my Fortnite account?

If you find yourself locked out of your account, the first step is to contact Epic Games Support. They can guide you through the recovery process, which often includes verifying your identity.
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