Why does it say my Xbox account is already linked to an Epic Games account?

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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How do I fix an already linked Epic game account?

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 is my Xbox account already connected to Epic Games?

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. This allows you to play and save your game progress and purchases for the next time you play on your console.
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How do I unlink my Xbox account from an Epic Games account?

If you still want to unlink your console account, follow the steps below:
  1. Verify your email address.
  2. Visit your Connected Accounts page.
  3. Click REMOVE below the console or platform account you want to unlink.
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How do I find out which Epic Games account my Xbox is linked to?

Open the Social Menu. Select Settings (gear icon) in the upper right corner. Click the Show Account ID button.
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Is your Epic Games account the same as your Xbox 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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How do I merge my Epic and Xbox accounts?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games 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 unlink my account from my Xbox account?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
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How to merge accounts in Fortnite?

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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How do I restart Fortnite on Xbox?

To restart Fortnite on Xbox consoles:
  1. Press the Xbox button.
  2. Navigate to the Home screen.
  3. Select Fortnite.
  4. Press the Menu button.
  5. Select Quit to close Fortnite.
  6. Start Fortnite again.
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Can I change the Epic Games account linked to my Xbox?

In order to completely switch your primary Epic Games account, you'll need to first unlink any accounts from consoles (for example, unlink your Switch from its own Epic Games account), then link that console to your primary account (for example, link your Switch to your PlayStation's Epic Games account).
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Why does Epic Games keep signing me into the wrong Xbox account?

If you are trying to log in to an Epic Games account in your browser and you keep getting logged into the same or wrong account when you opt to log in using third-party credentials (i.e., Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Steam, etc.), try clearing your browser's cache to troubleshoot the issue.
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Why won't Epic Games let me link my Xbox 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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Can you have two accounts linked to 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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How do I fix Epic game connection error?

Windows 10
  1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard.
  2. Select Settings (gear icon).
  3. Select Network and Internet.
  4. Select Status in the left column.
  5. Select Change adapter options.
  6. Right-click on your active network adapter.
  7. Select Properties.
  8. Ensure that Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) is checked ☑
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How to merge Xbox accounts?

It's not possible to link, merge or combine Microsoft personal accounts, and you can't you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another, but accounts can be used side by side.
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Why can't you merge Fortnite accounts anymore?

And so, Epic Games took action. Believe it or not, not letting you merge Fortnite accounts anymore is actually to keep the players safe (but it still makes us cry a little tear of mourning now and then).
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How do I transfer Fortnite skins to another account?

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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Why does my console account say it is already linked to an 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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How do I change my linked account on Xbox?

Switch your profile on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to switch to.
  4. Enter the password to sign in to the Microsoft account for the new profile.
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How to find out what Xbox account is linked to Epic Games?

Go to the Apps and Accounts page of your Epic Games account. If you haven't already, log in to your Epic Games account. This page lists all the external and console accounts currently linked to your Epic Games account.
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Can you play 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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How to link Epic Games account to xbox cloud gaming?

To play Fortnite with Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android and iPhone devices, you'll need to first link your Epic Games account to your Microsoft account. Simply log in to Epic Games and head to your account settings. Find and select “Connections”, scroll down to Xbox and choose to connect.
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