Mastering Fortnite: How to Easily Log Into a Different Account

Are you a Fortnite enthusiast looking to switch between accounts but don’t know how? Whether you’re playing on PC, console, or mobile, this article has got you covered.

We’ll guide you from opening the Epic Games Launcher to entering login information for a new account. Additionally, we’ll provide tips on what to do if you forget your login information.

Stay tuned to level up your Fortnite account management game!

What is Fortnite?

Fortnite is a battle-royale-styled shooter developed and first published by Epic Games. It was first available as a paid early access title in July 2017 but has become entirely free-to-play with revenue primarily obtained from in-game sales of outfits and passes. The basic game mechanics of Fortnite are similar to Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds in the battle royale mode. In Fortnite, up to 100 players are dropped from the sky with nothing but a strange contrail and a pickaxe, then fight to the death on an isolated island in the Save-the-World mode. Where it shines and diverges is that players can build fortifications out of collected scavenged materials and fight within and around them.

Fortnite’s BR mode has a unique cartoony art style, wacky character costumes, and an emote battle pass system that leads to further fun in the midst of the slaughter. With the constant introduction of items and weapons such as “The Baller” grappling vehicle, jetpacks, and guided missiles, the gamemanship of the Fortnite battle is ever-evolving and growing. The game has steep learning and performance improvement curves mechanically as well as tactically due to its rigid building system known as Turbo Farming, which allows for the harvesting of materials and simultaneous creation of structures almost instantaneously.

Why Would You Want to Log Into a Different Account in Fortnite?

You would want to log into a different account in Fortnite if you would like to play on a new platform, are missing settings or progress, have received a better offer, have lost access to your old account, dislike the nickname of your old account, or share your Fortnite account with a friend or family member.

You can log into a different account in Fortnite by first logging out of your current account via Settings > Epic Account (Apple) or Settings > Account and Password (Android). Then you will be directed to type in the credentials for your other Epic game account. For Fortnite, once the login credentials are saved on the Epic website, the switch to another account becomes easy.

How to Log Into a Different Account in Fortnite on PC?

To log into a different account in Fortnite on PC, open Fortnite and click on the sandwich menu provided at the top right of the screen. The three horizontal lines next to your name. Then click on Logout in the “Settings” section and log in with a different account.

You can also try these different steps if that does not work:

1. Try deleting the current cache of the Epic Games launcher via the taskbar.
2. Uninstall and reinstall the Fortnite game.
3. Boot the game in safe mode.

You can try these additional ideas if you are still having problems, but they are not recommended:

1. Clear all your browser cookies, cache and saved passwords (note that it might harm other sites saved data).
2. Change to another browser like Chrome or Firefox, or change your current browser to Private mode.

Step 1: Open the Epic Games Launcher

The Epic Games Launcher is a free game launcher developed by Epic Games, Inc. You can download and install the Epic Games Launcher from the Epic Games official website. You can sign up for a free account online via their website, or login with an existing account. You can also join Fortnite clubs, browse the web, and access the online Epic Store via the launcher.

Step 2: Click on your Profile Name

Clicking on your profile name, a screen will pop up showing the progress related to the use of an epic account for delaying games. A logout field is present there. Click on that logout field, which will log you out of the game. Now you will be kicked back to the main page of the game. Repeat the previous step from the beginning to log into the other account you have. After you have logged out and launched back into Fortnite, do not press the Play button. Press the Epic account login at the top right. Now a login page will appear which will require you to log in again with the email and password you have saved with your desired Epic Game’s account.

Step 3: Select ‘Manage Accounts’

Select Settings, which is the gear icon located on the left side of the home screen. Now you should see the screen titled Fortnite Settings. The second row is Profile & Account and if there is a Switch Account button, you can select that and go directly to selecting Manage Accounts. If the screen displayed does not have the switch account button, select the Profile & Account option in the second row. On the next screen, you are now in the Fortnite Account Management area where you can edit personal information, password and security, etc. There you will have the switch account option to bring you to an interface where you can select to manage accounts.

You logged out and are viewing the initial screen of title, privacy policy, etc. at the bottom of the list of options on the left will be Epic Friends. Click this and on the next screen will be the Manage Account option. Select this option and you will then be taken through steps to log in to a different account.

Step 4: Click on ‘Add Account’

How to log into a different account in Fortnite (On the Security website for Epic Games)? Click the Profile Name in the bottom-left corner of the application. Click Sign Out. Select an access preference and click the blue Sign Out button. In the Log In pop-up screen, input the email address for the second account, provide the password, and click the blue Login button.

Beyond these instructions for a regular computer device, users can manipulate creativelessness from which account they log into by clicking the Account heading in the profile on the Fortnite home page. Users can expand the view by clicking the three lines in the top right of the Epic Games page.

Under the security indication of how many accounts are currently logged in, a bright blue Sign Out All Browsers button can be clicked to remove all stored auto-login information according to preference. To add a new login account, simply click the Add Account button pop up after clicking Just disconnect? when signing out accounts. It is frequently asked how to play on a different Fortnite account, so I am attempting to mentor the optimal process.

Step 5: Enter the Login Information for the New Account

Next you will be redirected back to the main Fortnite screen. The platform will ask for the username or email and password to be reentered. At this point, you must log back in with the new account’s login information (it will not remember old account credentials). If you do not have a new account to switch to, you can refer to the section How can I create a new Fortnite account? to create one. After filling in the login information for the new account, you will be logged in successfully.

If your profile is not being switched, make sure the process is followed to the letter. The intermediary step during the redirect has to be done first despite temptation. Continue the same login, after logging out, to reach the submit request page. Only then can you exit Fortnite and repeat the login process after logging out.

How to Log Into a Different Account in Fortnite on Console?

To log into a different account in Fortnite on console you do one of two things:

1. Create a new account on the same platform as your existing account
2. Use a Fortrnite account that is already live on another platform.

On console, you can create a new account or switch accounts by first creating the new PlayStation Network (PSN), Xbox Live, or Nintendo Account (Nintendo Online). After creating the account, log into your new account. Start Fortnite, follow the sign-up process, and then jump into the battle royale.

On the other hand, Fortnite players that are looking to sign into a different Fortnite account that is already live on another platform need to abide by some existing rules. Accounts that have been created on different platforms cannot crossplay, account switch, or share V-Bucks and cosmetics. When using a different account that is already live on another platform, you can connect with PlayStation, Xbox, Reddit, Nintendo, email, Twitch, Discord, and other popular devices and sites.

Step 1: Open the Fortnite Game

To log into a different account in Fortnite, the first step is to open the Fortnite game on your device. Fortnite is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS devices. You need to close the game and reopen it in order to log into a different account. Make sure you know the login details of your alternative Fortnite account before opening the game.

Step 2: Select ‘Switch Profile’ or ‘Log Out’

Log your current account out of Fortnite. Follow steps 1-5 above to logout. During Step 5 where you pick ‘CUSTOM SETTINGS’, you must select ‘Switch Profile’ and highlight the option with the X button. If you are using an outdated version of Fortnite you must log out of Fortnite using Step 9 in the article above. The process is nearly identical to stepping away from your account. This process is the same for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch.

Step 3: Enter the Login Information for the New Account

Enter the new login information into the EPIC GAMES LOGIN page. There are some common login issues which can be resolved as follows:

1. If you are having trouble remembering your password, you can click on the Forgot your password? link to send instructions for a password reset to your email.
2. If you need to change the email on your Epic account before logging in again, contact Epic Games Customer Support.

If you still cannot resolve your login issue, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of the Epic Games Support Center for more information. According to Epic Games, you can find the answer to just about any question you may have concerning your account account here, and you can email Fortnite support through the support center if you are unable to resolve the issue.

How to Log Into a Different Account in Fortnite on Mobile?

You can log into a different account in Fortnite on mobile either by unlinking your current account from your Epic account (for Android users) by using a Google or Facebook connection on iOS or by uninstalling then reinstalling the app and linking a new account. Here are these methods broken down in more detail.

1. Unlink the current account on Android
   You will have to create an Epic account without any external connections to link to the new Fortnite account you want to switch to. Unlinking your current account is still necessary if you want to connect by Google or Facebook to the new account. Open a web browser and go to the Epic website ‘Connected Accounts’ page. Select the Disconnect option next to whichever connection you wish to remove. Save, then restart Fortnite and either create a new account or connect with a different account.
2. Google Sign-in on iOS
   Follow the steps for adding a Google Account in Logging into a different Fortnite account on iOS. Make sure not to use the same account as you were previously using.
3. Reinstall Fortnite IOS Users
   On your iPhone or iPad, tap and hold onto the original Fortnite app. Tap Delete App and then tap confirm. In the app store, search for Fortnite, download the game, then sign in with the new account you want to associate with your game.

Step 1: Open the Fortnite App

Open the Fortnite app on a device that has Fortnite installed. The following are ways to open the Fortnite app on different devices and app stores along with scenshots as appropriate.

• iOS using the App Store. Swipe right to left until you can swipe left. Enter your passcode. If you do not lock your device with a passcode, but still use Touch ID or Face ID, then you are already at the page to partially swipe to the right.
• Google Play. Tap the three horizontal lines. Not at the top or the center of the screen, but just beneath that to open a tab which shows a list of options along the left side of the screen. Click My apps & games.
• PC. Double click on the Fortnite icon which looks like an “F” atop a stylized mountain and is most frequently found on the desktop.
• Samsung Galaxy using Google Play. Open the Samsung folder, make sure you are on the apps screen, and tap Galaxy Store.
• PS5. You can find the icon for Fortnite in the Game Home Screen.
• Xbox. Go to My games & apps. Look in the Games and then go into the game you were playing earlier, which should appear in Full library. They will now be in your Recent cap.

Step to open the Fortnite app by way of the Epic Games website does not exist, as that is a way to download the program for PC, not find the app.

Step 2: Tap on the Menu Icon

The Fortnite menu icon in the top-right corner of the home screen to access the settings where the option to log in for the first time will appear. To get to the Epic menu from the Fortnite home screen, you need to tap the User Profile Icon in the upper right. This will bring you to the Looking for Group section. Here, you need to completely close the app by tapping the three horizontal lines icon in the upper right, and then tapping the Exit to desktop tab. Reopen the app and you will be taken back to the home screen and the menu icon will appear. The white dotted square shows the approximate location of the Fortnite shortcut on most devices.

Step 3: Select ‘Switch Account’

After the login page comes up, enter your username and password following the instructions in Step 1. Then click on the button indicated in the box. You need to tap on the blue text saying ‘Sign In‘ at the bottom of the page in order to proceed.

A dropdown will appear after inputting your password directing you to additional account options. Select switch account. You will be directed to a spray-painted log-in page where you can input your second account’s information to access it. When you are ready to switch back, use the same method on this page.

Step 4: Enter the Login Information for the New Account

On the login screen, after clicking the option to log in via an existing account, you will see login fields for Email and Password. Technically you can log into the new account from here, but it is recommended that you use the option to link to this account to the new Fortnite account if that is your intention.

Go to the Fortnite website and create a new account. Come back to your app, sign in by adding the login details for the newly created Fortnite account. Remember that emails can only be used for the login of a single account at once.

What to Do if You Forgot Your Login Information?

If you forgot your login information, select the Log in with button on Fortnite’s login page, instead of the Log in button located on the right side of the page. When you select this option, the option to log in through Epic Account or to log in through Console Login Provider will appear, along with the Create Account tab. Select the appropriate login provider that you used originally and follow the reset steps. Epic Games will send an email with the up-to-date information or a genuine hint if you provide one.

If none of the above options works, contact Epic Games customer service. On the login page, click the Need help logging in? button at the bottom of the log in screen, type in your account email address. Epic Games will provide instructions on how to retrieve your password, or you can click I don’t have my email either. Fill out the survey that pops up to the best of your ability. If self-service causes you additional frustration, you can also simply send a help ticket detailing your issue to the support team.

Step 1: Reset Your Password

Navigate your web browser to the Fortnite password reset page. You will be required to enter your email account to reset your password. This process is the same for Fortnite usernames, so you can use this method to try and retrieve your username as long as you remember your email account.

The assistance of an email provider may be necessary to reset your password and username if you cannot remember your login email.

Step 2: Contact Epic Games Support

To log into a different account in Fortnite, Epic Games Epic Games Support is able to help you acquire or reset your matchmaking password. These services are available on the Fortnite website and have websites for different languages. The process is as follows for each service.

Contact Us: Epic Support always directs inquiries through player support emails or forms. To contact a customer support representative, use the info tab in the Fortnite application.

Fortnite site procedure: The Fortnite website is available in several languages. For customer service, click the support menu and find the language and country you are in. They will ask for a phone number, email, and player name.

Once you have logged in, you can find a menu that answers most of the questions, including a “Log In Account” question. Follow the instructions given to contact a specialist via email. For resetting an Epic Games password, do the same and then choose “Password Change Request” inside the “Log In Account” question to arrange a new password.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Log Into a Different Account in Fortnite?

To log into a different account in Fortnite, follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Launch the Fortnite application on your device.
• Step 2: Click on the ‘Log In’ button located in the top right corner of the screen.
• Step 3: Enter the email or username associated with the account you want to log into.
• Step 4: Enter the password for the account.
• Step 5: Click on ‘Log In’ and you will be logged into the desired account.

Can I switch between multiple accounts in Fortnite?

Yes, you can switch between multiple accounts in Fortnite by logging out of one account and logging into another. You can also set up separate accounts on different devices and switch between them as needed.

What if I forgot the password for my second Fortnite account?

If you forgot the password for your second Fortnite account, you can reset it by clicking on the ‘Forgot Your Password?’ link on the login page. Follow the instructions to reset your password and then use the new password to log into your account.

Is it possible to merge two Fortnite accounts into one?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to merge two Fortnite accounts into one. Each account is unique and cannot be combined with another account. However, you can still switch between multiple accounts by logging in and out of each one.

Can I log into a different Fortnite account on different devices?

Yes, you can log into a different Fortnite account on different devices as long as you have the login information for each account. This allows you to switch between accounts on different devices without any issues.

What should I do if I encounter an error while trying to log into a different Fortnite account?

If you encounter an error while trying to log into a different Fortnite account, make sure you have entered the correct login information. If the problem persists, try restarting your device or contacting Fortnite support for further assistance.