You Don't Like Your Fortnite Name? Don't Worry, We've All Been There (Especially McLovin69)
Let's face it, picking a username when you're 12 and hopped up on sugary cereals isn't exactly a recipe for long-term coolness. Maybe "McLovin69" was hilarious to your friends back in the day, but now it just makes your grandma clutch her pearls. Fear not, fellow Fortniters! There's a light at the end of the username tunnel, and it doesn't involve a pickaxe to your online persona.
So You Wanna Ditch the Deadname (But Not the Duos Partner)?
Great! Here's how to change your not-so-epic Epic Games display name (yes, that's what it's officially called) in a few easy steps. But first, a word of warning: you can only change this bad boy every two weeks. So choose wisely, because nobody wants to be stuck with "PrincessSparkles9000" for a fortnight (pun intended).
Here's what you gotta do:
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Head over to the Epic Games website: [This is not a rickroll, I promise] Don't worry, you won't get sucked into a world of endless dance challenges (although that might be more fun than your current username).
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Log in: Unless you've got memory like an elephant hopped up on memory pills, you'll probably need your login info.
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Find your way to "Account Settings": Basically, you're looking for the online vault holding your not-so-treasured username.
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Behold! The Display Name: You might need to do a little digital spelunking, but you'll find your current username hiding somewhere in this account jungle.
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Click the Edit Button (It's Probably Shaped Like a Pencil): This is where the magic happens (or at least, the name-changing happens).
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Type in Your New Masterpiece: Remember, this is your chance to reinvent yourself! Just avoid anything offensive or that might get your account flagged. Nobody wants to be "BannedMcLovin69".
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Confirm with the Double-Name-Check: Just to make sure you're not accidentally naming yourself "FluffyButtDestroyer" (not judging, but maybe a tad too bold).
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Hit that Confirmation Button: BAM! You've just shed your digital skin and emerged with a brand new username!
Congratulations! You've successfully navigated the treacherous terrain of username changes. Now go forth and dominate the Fortnite battlefield with your newfound epicness (or silliness, we won't judge).
P.S. If you're still feeling uninspired, here are a few (totally not made-up) name ideas to get you started:
- The_Flossy_Grandma
- NotSoMcLovin69 (for the reformed soul)
- PickaxeMcGee
- BuilderSupreme (because everyone needs a little delusion)
- DefaultDanceMaster (because who doesn't love a classic?)
