You Don't Like Your Fortnite Name? We've All Been There (Probably Named Xx_PuNkKiD_xX)
Let's face it, picking a username when you're 12 and hopped up on sugary cereal isn't exactly a recipe for lifelong digital glory. Maybe your name was cool... once. In 2013. Or maybe it was just plain awful from the get-go (looking at you, "StinkyPeenWizard," we all make mistakes). Whatever the reason, you're here because your Fortnite name is begging for a change.
But Fear Not, Fellow Gamer!
There's a light at the end of the tunnel, and it doesn't involve a pickaxe to the face (although that might be a tempting solution for some names). Here's how to shed your embarrassing past and emerge victorious with a username worthy of those Victory Royales.
Buckle Up, Buttercup: A (Slightly Dramatic) Guide to Changing Your Epic Name
Step 1: A Journey to the Epic Website
First things first, you'll need to venture over to the mystical land of the Epic Games website. Don't worry, it's not guarded by a grumpy troll (although sometimes customer service can feel that way). Just head on over to [Epic Games website] and prepare to be amazed... or at least mildly impressed by some fancy web design.
**Step 2: Behold! The Power is in Your Hands (Well, Sort of) **
Log in to your account using your current, possibly regrettable, username and password. Pro tip: If you can't remember your password because it involved a complex series of keyboard smashes from your childhood, you might need to do some password recovery mumbo jumbo.
Once you're safely logged in, hover your mouse over your username in the top right corner (because apparently magic doesn't work on computers, yet). A magical menu will appear, and you'll want to click the one that says "Account." Deep breath, here we go.
Step 3: The Name Change Dance (The Most Exciting Part, We Promise)
Within the glorious "Account" settings, you'll find a section titled "Account Information." Here lies the golden ticket! Look for a field labelled "Display Name" – that, my friend, is where the magic happens. There should be a little pen and paper icon next to it, just begging to be clicked. Do it. Embrace your destiny!
Step 4: Choose Wisely, Grasshopper
A pop-up window will appear, granting you the power to choose a new username. This is your moment to shine! Remember:
- You can only change your name once every two weeks. Choose wisely, because indecisiveness is a real battle royale killer.
- Epic Games has some name restrictions in place, so avoid anything offensive or trademarked (sorry, you can't be "Superman").
- Be creative! This is your chance to craft a legendary username that strikes fear (or amusement) into the hearts of your opponents.
Step 5: The Big Reveal
Once you've chosen your masterpiece of a username, type it in twice (because typos are the enemy) and hit that sweet, sweet "Confirm" button. Congratulations! You've successfully shed your digital skin and emerged as a glorious butterfly... or maybe a particularly awesome banana.
Now, go forth and conquer the Fortnite world with your new and improved username! Remember, with a great name comes great responsibility... the responsibility to win all the games (or at least not come in dead last).
