How to Unlink Your Epic Games Account？
This article provides instructions on how to disconnect your Epic Games account from a PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox console, and more. This process does not delete your Epic Games account or any associated Fortnite data, which will remain stored on the Epic Games servers.
- Author: Shine
- Update: Jan 03, 2025
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Unlinking your Epic Games account, which is synonymous with your Fortnite account, cannot be done directly from your gaming console. Instead, you will need to log into the Epic Games website using a computer or mobile device.
1.Open your preferred web browser on your computer and visit the Epic Games website.
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2.Select "Sign In" from the top-right corner and log into your Epic Games account.
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3.Choose your preferred method for signing into your Epic account.
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4.Enter your username, email, and password, then click on "Log In Now."
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5.Enter your username, email, and password, then click on "Log In Now."
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6.Select "Disconnect" under each account you wish to unlink from your Epic Games account. You can disconnect your Epic Games account from platforms such as Xbox, Nintendo Switch, GitHub, Twitch, and the PlayStation Network.
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7.A confirmation message will appear. Click on "Unlink" to confirm the disconnection process.
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8.Repeat for each account you want to disconnect.
Why Unlink Your Epic Games Account?
Epic Games accounts, which also serve as Fortnite accounts, facilitate online matches and synchronize player progress across various gaming consoles. While linking an Epic Games account to a PS4, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox One offers numerous advantages, there are several reasons you might consider unlinking it:
You mistakenly connected the wrong Epic Games account.
You wish to restart Fortnite from the beginning.
You've created a new Xbox, PSN, or Nintendo Switch account.
You can connect the same Epic Games account to your Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch at the same time. There’s no need to unlink from one console in order to play on another.
What Happens After I Unlink My Epic Games Account?
The next time you launch Fortnite after disconnecting your Epic Games account, you will be prompted to sign in with an Epic Games account.
You can log in using any Epic Games account you prefer, including your previous one.Once you have disconnected, all data associated with your Epic Games account will still be stored on the company's online servers.
You can log in at any time to resume your progress if you choose to do so.
