Over time, every gamer wants to change their in-game name at least once, and Fortnite players are no different.
Maybe you were just trying out the game and found out you enjoyed it, and now you want a cool name. Or perhaps you made your gamertag years ago, and it no longer reflects who you are.
Regardless of the reason, keep reading to see how to create a new Fortnite name on all the different platforms!
Changing Your Fortnite Name on Windows or Mac
To change your Fortnite name on Windows or Mac, follow the below steps.
- Open the Epic Games Launcher. Sign in if you aren’t already.
- Locate your profile button in the top-right corner. Clicking it will bring up a drop-down menu.
- From the menu, select Account. This opens a browser window that takes you to the Epic Games website.
- Under Personal Details, a section will be labeled Account Settings
- In that section, a box will be named Display Name
- Type in your new display name and click Confirm
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes.
Tip: don’t choose a display name with inappropriate content; your name will be reset to “User-XXXXX” and locked for 14 days before you can pick a new online ID. Believe me, I’ve been there.
You can use this process technically on any device using a web browser by navigating directly to the official Epic Games website.
However, it’s still easier for console players to change the current username using the console’s menu. So that’s the next step.
Changing Your Name on PS4 and PS5
Next, we can change your Fortnite display name through your Playstation network account.
- Navigate to your PlayStation’s settings found on the home page.
- Clicking it will bring up a drop-down menu. Select Account Management from the list that appears.
- From there, go to Account Information
- In that menu, select Profile and then Online ID
- Press I Accept in the window that appears. Remember, this will change the name for all PS4 games, not just Fortnite.
- Another window will pop up. This is where you put in your new PSN name.
- If a gamertag is in use, you must choose a new PSN ID until one is accepted.
- Press Confirm and your gamertag will now be changed!
How to Change Your Name on Xbox
Perhaps you prefer to play your Fortnite on the Xbox. If so, here is how you change your Xbox gamertag there.
Like the PlayStation, your Fortnite name is linked to your Xbox account name, so any name change you make will appear across the platform.
- Press and hold down the home Xbox button in the middle of your controller.
- Navigate to Profile and System
- Choose your current gamertag.
- Click My Profile and then Customize Profile
- Find the “Choose New Gamertag” section.
- Create your new gamertag and then hit the Check Availability button.
- If your gamertag is available, hit confirm. Otherwise, you must keep trying a new name until you find one that is available.
You now have a new username!
Changing Your Name on Mobile Devices
If you play Fortnite on a mobile device, whether Android or iPhone, you must follow the steps below to change your name.
Since mobile Fortnite does not have its own website, you will need to use the Epic Games website instead.
- Open the Epic Games website on your preferred browser.
- Sign into your account if you are not already signed in.
- This is done by clicking the three dots in the corner of the screen and using your preferred sign-in method.
- Once you are signed in, click on your profile image.
- Select Account from the drop-down menu that opens.
- Under General Settings, a section will be labeled Account Info
- In that section, a box will be named Display Name
- Type in your new display name, and then click Confirm
You now have a new Fortnite username!
How to Change Your Fortnite Name on Nintendo Switch
The only way for Nintendo Switch players to get a new Fortnite name is to change the Epic Games website on a PC, Mac, or mobile device.
If you need a refresher on how to do this, follow the below steps.
- Navigate to the Epic Games Website.
- If you are not already signed in, do so, and then locate your profile button.
- Clicking it will bring up a drop-down menu.
- From the menu, select Account
- Under Account Settings, a section will be labeled Account Information. In that section, a box will be named Display Name
- Type in your new display name, and then click Confirm
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes.
Your name is now changed!
Conclusion
Changing your Fortnite name is a quick and easy process that lets you show off who you are when defeating your enemies.
If you found this article helpful, check out how to reduce your ping in Fortnite. Until next time, happy gaming!
This content was first published on GameDaft.com
FAQ
Is Changing Your Fortnite Name Free on All Platforms?
When changing your Fortnite name, it is free on all platforms except for PlayStation and Xbox.
It will be free the first time you change your gamertag on Xbox or PlayStation. However, it will cost you roughly $10 per change every time after that.
So choose wisely when setting up your username on those two platforms.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jan has played video games since the early 1980s. He loves getting immersed in video games as a way to take his mind off stuff when the outside world gets too scary. A lifelong gamer, the big interest led to a job as a lecturer on game sound at the University of Copenhagen and several written articles on video games for magazines.