Why does Epic Games say my email is already in use?

"This email is already in use by another Epic Games account" error. 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 does Epic Games say my username is already in use?

"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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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 is Epic Games saying my email isn t valid?

This error message appears for one of the following reasons: The email you used to register your Epic Games account contained a sub-address. Note: A sub-address uses “+” or “.” characters to create more than one account on the same email address (i.e. [email protected] or [email protected]).
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Can I have 2 Epic game accounts with the same email?

Each Epic Games account can only be associated with a single email address. It's important to remember that you can't have two Fortnite accounts with the same email address. If you try to create a new Fortnite account with an already-used email address, you will receive an error notice.
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Can I merge 2 Fortnite accounts?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts.

Player Support is unable to assist with requests for merging accounts. If you want to connect an Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch account to your Epic Games account, go to your Accounts Connections page to do so.
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How do I transfer my Fortnite account to another email?

Log in to your Epic Games account and then go to the Account portal. In the ACCOUNT INFO section, click the Edit button to the right of your email address. In the pop-up window, enter your new email address and then click CONFIRM. Note: You must enter an email address that's not in use on another Epic Games account.
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Why won t Epic Games let me log in?

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 is my Epic game account not working?

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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Why won't Fortnite let me verify my email?

The first step when facing email verification issues is to check your spam or junk folder. It's possible that the email has been filtered there by your email service provider. If you find the verification email there, mark it as "Not Spam" to prevent future emails from being filtered.
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How do I unlink my old Epic Games account?

If you still want to disconnect, follow these steps:
  1. Verify your Email Address.
  2. Visit your Connected Accounts Page.
  3. Click on the Accounts Tab.
  4. Click the Remove button below the platform you want to disconnect.
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How do I log into my existing Epic Games account?

From the Epic Games website:
  1. Click SIGN IN.
  2. Click either the Facebook or Google icon as desired.
  3. In the browser page that opens, sign in to your Facebook or Google account. You'll be directed to a new page. ...
  4. Enter your Epic Games account credentials. ...
  5. Click SIGN IN.
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Why isn t my Epic Games name not changing?

Your email address must be verified before you can change your display name.
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Is Epic ID the same as username?

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 many times can I change my Epic username?

Note: You can change your display name once every two weeks. If you have recently changed your display name, you will need to wait to update it until the 2 weeks timeline has passed.
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How do I know if I am banned from Fortnite?

You can tell that you're banned on Fortnite by seeing a ban message, like: “You were removed from the match due to internet lag, your IP or machine, VPN usage, or for cheating.
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Why is Fortnite not working for me?

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 my Epic account blocked?

After a set amount of failed attempts, our system will temporarily lock further attempts. This is done for security purposes. After one hour you should be able to attempt to verify again.
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Is there a way to transfer my Fortnite account to another account?

Unfortunately, you can't. But, you can put accounts together, example: Switch with PS4, then Switch and PS4 with Epic Games, then with Xbox, etc. But you can't change what account the Fortnite account is on.
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How do I link my Fortnite account to a new account?

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. Click Connect Account.
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Can I transfer my Fortnite 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. Note: Each console/platform must be linked to the same Epic Games account.
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Is it against the rules to have 2 Fortnite accounts?

If you have multiple accounts, we may take action against all of your accounts. For more information about our content moderation practices, please visit our Safety and Security Center.
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Why did Fortnite remove account merge?

The Epic rule book restricts the selling and purchasing of accounts or using an account under a different identity. As soon as word went out about such activities, bans were issued, and as the ultimate step, Account Merging was removed.
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