Why does Epic Games say I already have an account?

"You already have an account, please sign in." This error message means that the email address is already in use on another account.
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Why does Epic Games say my account is already linked?

There are two reasons that your console account might say it's already linked: Your console account is already linked to an Epic Games account. Your console account is linked to a nameless account.
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Why does Epic Games say my email is already in use?

If you get this error message when you attempt to promote a console account, it means that the email address is already in use on another account.
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Why isn t it letting me log into my Epic Games account?

This error message appears when you try to log into your Epic account but have not yet enabled cookies on your web browser or device. To solve this you will need to enable cookies on your web browser/device.
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Why does it say "create a new Epic Games account"?

"Sorry, but this account has already been associated with another Epic Games account" error. This error message means that your console is already attached to an Epic Games account. This may have happened the first time that you logged into Fortnite on your console, and you opted not to connect to an existing account.
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Does Fortnite automatically create an Epic account?

If you opted to start playing immediately without creating an account, then a "nameless" Epic Games account was created, so you could play and save your progress, but that account lacks some information: it doesn't have your email associated with it or an Epic Games display name.
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Why is Epic saying my account doesn't exist?

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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Why can't i access Epic?

Check your connectivity - items may not load properly due to a bad internet connection. As a test, try connecting to Epic through another internet connection, for example, a wifi hotspot. You can also check your connection here. If you're using the website, try clearing your cache and cookies.
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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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Why does Epic Games keep signing me into the wrong account?

I log out but the Epic Games Launcher keeps logging me back in on the wrong account. Clearing your web cache If you find yourself caught in a loop where you log out but Epic Games Launcher keeps automatically logging you back in typically solves this issue.
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Can you have multiple accounts on Epic Games?

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.
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Do I need an Epic account to play Fortnite?

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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What email is my Epic Games account linked to?

If you are logged into your account, you can go to your Account Management page by going to https://www.epicgames.com/account/personal/. There you can see an obfuscated version of your current email address.
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Why can't I log into Fortnite today?

If you are having connection issues, please check the Epic Games Server Status page to make sure all systems are operational. If the issue you're experiencing is related to an outage or system-wide issue, you won't be able to connect to the Epic Games Launcher until the outage or issue is resolved.
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Why is Fortnite saying login failed?

It might be an error with your router or modem. If you think this might be the case, perform a reset on the device. As everyone's is different, be sure to check the user manual to see how to reset yours. And make sure your internet is back up before you try running Fortnite again!
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Why can't I log into my Epic Games account?

If you are attempting to log in with your Epic Games account credentials, and you are repeatedly being returned to the login page, try clearing the cache of the browser, and then enter your login information again. Alternatively, try opening this link in an Incognito window or an alternate browser to log in.
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How do you know if your Epic Games account is deleted?

After the pending state expires, your account enters the deletion process and cannot be accessed. When you enter your email address and password, a pop-up window will appear. Note: If this pop-up does not appear, then your request to delete your Epic Games account has already been completed.
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How do I find my existing Epic Games account?

From the lobby, open the Social Menu. Go to SETTINGS by selecting the gear icon on the top right. At the bottom, go to the SHOW ACCOUNT ID button and click it to discover the ID. Once you click on the button, your account ID will appear on the second line.
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How to recover an Epic account?

  1. Select “Epic Account.”
  2. Select “Contact Us.”
  3. Make sure the first drop-down menu of the contact form is set on “Epic Accounts.”
  4. Fill out the rest of the contact form with the necessary information concerning your case. Be sure the email address you enter is one you have access to. ...
  5. Select “Submit.”
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Why is my Epic Games not working?

If the Epic Games Launcher is crashing, not downloading or launching titles, or otherwise not working as expected, here are some troubleshooting steps that often fix common problems: Check the Epic Games server status. Check for updates. Verify system requirements.
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Is Epic having problems right now?

Epic Games's status page currently shows no active incidents or outages.
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How to fix Epic Games account already linked?

To resolve this error, you can re-link your original platform account. If you don't want to or can't relink your original platform account, you can remove a restriction and link a new platform account once every 365 days (1 year).
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Why did Epic Games disable my account?

Players are temporarily banned from Fortnite when they're discovered doing something that is against the Code of Conduct or against the rules of a tournament. Temporary bans last up to 30 days, and players will be able to reboard the Battle Bus after the specified time.
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Why can't i connect to Epic?

If you're having trouble logging into one of our games or if you were kicked out in the middle of a round or match, it may be due to a server outage. Check the Epic Games Status page to verify that our servers are up and running.
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