How to make a Fortnite account – easiest method for all platforms

Fortnite has been one of the biggest games around for years now, and for some people it’s become almost the de facto FPS to play. But as popular as it is, there are still plenty of players yet to get in on the action, and they’re going to have to navigate the mess of making a new Fortnite account.

It’s a confusing process, to say the least, and that’s largely because the process can differ based on what platform you’re looking to play the game on. Luckily, once you know what you’re doing it should be a breeze, which is why we’ve made this guide to take you through the easiest method of doing it.

How to create an account in Fortnite

Creating a Fortnite account is a bit of a misnomer, as what you actually need to create is an Epic Games account, as this is the company that develops and publishes Fortnite. You can go through the process of creating an account on the platform you want to play Fortnite on, but we recommend setting the account up on PC first.

This is because once you have an Epic Games account set up, all you need to do is enter your login details on your platform of choice to log in, skipping all the hassle of creating the account on that platform entirely.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make an Epic Games account to play Fortnite:

1. Navigate to epicgames.com/register, the official Epic Games website
2. Enter your email address
3. Enter your date of birth
4. Fill in the rest of the form, including your display name and password
5. Read and agree with the terms
6. Finish creating your account by verifying your email address

That’s it. You now have an Epic Games account to use when playing Fortnite on all platforms, including PC. If you play the game on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch, you will need to link your console account with Epic Games on those platforms, but then you do get cross play and cross progression, which we’ll tell you how to do below.

How to link your Epic Games account to different platforms

The easiest method to link your accounts is by logging in to your Epic Games account on the developer’s website. You can follow the steps below to link your console account to your Epic Games account:

1. Navigate to epicgames.com
2. Sign in with your Epic Games account info
3. Hover over your account name in the upper right corner and click on “Account”
4. Click “Apps and Accounts” in the left menu
5. Open the Accounts tab and select the platform you want to link there
6. Then follow the prompts and give the necessary permissions

This will match your console account with your Epic Games account. You can now log in to any console using the email and password you created for your Epic Games account. All of your progress, purchases, and Battle Pass rewards will come with you since they are stored in the cloud.

Once you link your accounts, you will also be put in crossplay lobbies. However, you can turn off Fortnite crossplay on Xbox and PlayStation with a couple of easy steps.

How to log in to Fortnite

Once you create a Fortnite account, you can log in with just a couple of easy steps. To log in on a PC, you simply need to download the Epic Games Launcher and log in with your account. After this, you can download Fortnite, and many other games, from the Epic Games Store. Epic Games Launcher will save your login info, so you won’t have to log in more than once.

If you’re a console player, you will automatically log in to Fortnite once you link your Epic Games account to your console account. As soon as you launch Fortnite on your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, the system will check the account it’s connected to and log you in.

How to create a Fortnite account and log in – FAQ

I am unable to log in to Fortnite, what should I do?

If you are unable to log in to Fortnite, make sure that you’ve entered your account information correctly. Furthermore, you won’t be able to log in while Fortnite servers are down. Due to this, check the server status page.

Can I create a Fortnite account for free?

Yes, Fortnite is a free-to-play game, and you can create an account for free. You can use the same Epic Games account to access other videogames, such as Rocket League and Fall Guys.

How can I link my Epic Games account to PlayStation or Xbox?

To link your accounts, go to Fortnite’s official website, log in, and go to account settings. You can find connected accounts in the Apps and Accounts section and make any changes you’d like.