Why did my Fortnite name change?

Here at Epic Games, we want to foster a healthy and fun community. We expect our players to follow our Community Guidelines. If your Epic Games display name has been automatically reset, it's because you've violated one of these guidelines.
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Why does my Fortnite have a different name?

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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Why is my Fortnite name different on PlayStation?

Why is my display name different when playing on a console? Changing your Epic Games display name will not affect your PSN or Xbox gamertags/display names, which means that your in-game display name may be different depending on the console platform you're playing on.
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How do I change my default name on Fortnite?

Here's how:
  1. On your desktop, go to the Epic Games website and log in.
  2. Click on your username in the top right corner > Account.
  3. In the General tab, find your current display name and click the Edit button (blue pencil icon) beside it.
  4. Type your new Fortnite name into the area within the new window. Then, click Confirm.
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Why did my Fortnite name change on its own?

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How many times can you change your Fortnite name?

Fortnite name limitation

The only limiting requirement is that you can only change your username every so often. Currently, you're allowed to create a new name about every two weeks. Because of this specific rule, we recommend that you pick names you know you'll enjoy.
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How do I change my real name on Epic Games?

How do I change my name and address on my Epic Games Account?
  1. Go to account settings.
  2. Scroll down to Personal Details. There, you can change your first and last name and address.
  3. Once you are done, scroll down and click Save Changes.
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Is it free to change your Fortnite name?

Because changing your username is linked to Epic Games, any subsequent 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.
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Is Fortnite affected by PSN name change?

Some games, like Fortnite, tie their in-game player profiles to your current PSN username so changing your name there also means changing your PSN name.
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What are some sweaty Fortnite usernames?

Sweaty Fortnite Names
  • OWN3RSS.
  • WALL33R.
  • C1UTCH A6ENT.
  • 90sInMySleep.
  • AlwaysInTheZone.
  • VictoryRoyaleMac.
  • 90sFlicker.
  • CrankySw3at.
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How to revert PSN name change?

Contact PlayStation Support using the link at the bottom of this page to change back to your original online ID, as long as it doesn't breach our Terms of Service. You can also change your online ID from Temp-xxxxxx to a new one.
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Why does my Fortnite character keep changing?

If you have not received any skin or purchased any of it to date, then a default character for you will be selected, and this character will rotate automatically every few matches. Note: You can purchase more skins from V-Bucks.
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Why is my Fortnite name my PlayStation name?

When playing on a console, your Display Name in Fortnite will always be the online ID assigned to that platform. However, when you play crossplay through Epic Games, your friends on any platform can see your Epic Games account as long as it's connected to that console's services.
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What is my Fortnite account name?

Click your name and then click the “Account” option at the top of the drop-down menu. Your display name will be in the "General" tab and you can change it by clicking the pencil icon next to it. If not, you can sign in to the Epic Games launcher and click your name in the bottom left corner.
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What should my Fortnite name be?

Best cool Fortnite names in 2024
  • Soul Sniper.
  • Dark Hipster.
  • Little Miss Misery.
  • Jute Killer.
  • Fatal Mistake.
  • Final Carnage.
  • KristyHoney.
  • BubblySnowflake.
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Can I change my Epic Games ID?

Your Epic Account ID is a unique identifier assigned to your Epic Games account during account creation. Unlike your account display name, Epic Account IDs cannot be changed and are not displayed to other users.
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How do I change my child's epic name?

How do I change my child's profile name?
  1. Login to the Epic app or website and switch to the parent profile by entering your parent password once more.
  2. From your Parent Dashboard, select 'Profile Options' next to the child profile you would like to edit.
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Why was my Epic Games account display name reset?

If you are receiving this message you have either requested a display name change, or have had your display name reset due to inappropriate content.
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Do you lose your skins if you change your Fortnite name?

I can't speak for specifically PlayStation....but I changed my name on my Xbox and nothing happened to my fortnite account..... You have an epic account and all your stuff should be tied to that and not you gamertag or whatever. As long as you connect your accounts to your epic account you should be fine.
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How do I reset my name?

In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
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How do I turn off my name on Fortnite?

How to hide display name during game play in Fortnite and appear as "Anonymous"
  1. Open the game menu.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Go to the last page ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY.
  4. Go to GAMEPLAY PRIVACY.
  5. Select HIDE YOUR DISPLAY NAME DURING REGULAR GAMEPLAY.
  6. After selecting your option, press APPLY to save the changes.
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How do I change my friends name on Fortnite?

How to add a nickname to a friend's account in Fortnite
  1. Open the game menu. On PC/Mac, press Esc. On PlayStation press the Options button. ...
  2. Select the FRIENDS tab.
  3. Find your friend in the right-hand menu.
  4. Select their account on your friend list.
  5. Click MORE OPTIONS.
  6. Click ADD NICKNAME.
  7. Enter a nickname and click SAVE.
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