How to change names in Fortnite Nintendo Switch

June 2023 · 8 minute read

How to change names in Fortnite Nintendo Switch

How to change names in Fortnite Nintendo Switch. When you downloaded Fortnite on Nintendo switchIt was so much the desire to play that you chose your nickname in a hurry, without paying too much attention. You really intended to just try one, but then the game got the better of you and it became one of your favorites on the Nintendo console. The problem is that that hastily chosen nickname is really bad: therefore, you would like to change it, but do not know how to do it. Well, I don’t see where the problem is: if you want, I’ll help you achieve your goal.

In this tutorial, in fact, I will explain how to change names in Fortnite Nintendo Switch showing you all the paths available to you. By following the steps below, you can change your nickname to Fortnite for Switch and other players will be able to see it with the new chosen name, which will be linked to their Epic Games account. All this, of course, without losing your game progress.

So can you know what you are waiting for? Make yourself comfortable and put into practice the indications in the following lines: if you follow my guide, you will be able to have the name of your wishes in Fortnite in no time. The result is assured! Having said that, I just have to wish you all a good read and have fun!

How to change names in Fortnite Nintendo Switch. Helpful background information

Before getting to the heart of the tutorial and explaining how to change names in Fortnite for Nintendo Switch, it is important that you explain the mechanism linked to the change of username in the famous Epic Games title.

The first point to clarify refers to the difference between Nintendo nickname and Epic games used in Fortnite: in Nintendo it appears on your character when you access the game but, be careful, it is not what other players see when they are online. The “real” name in Fortnite is the one linked to your Epic Games account, and unfortunately it is not possible to change it directly from the Nintendo Switch.

However, this does not mean that it is possible to change the name in the edition of Fortnite intended for the Nintendo hybrid console: simply, to do so, you must proceed from a PC, mobile phone or tablet modifying, in fact, the Epic Games account (in case, remote, you don’t have one yet, you can find how to create it in this guide of mine)

One final warning I must give you, before I explain in detail how to proceed, is to choose your new nickname carefully, because once you have changed it, you will have to wait at least two weeks before we can make any new changes. Everything clear? Well then get ready to continue!

How to change names in Fortnite for Switch

To get a new name in Fortnite for Switch, as I just mentioned, you need to act on your Epic Games Profile – Simply change the nickname directly on Epic’s official website so that the new name is available with immediate effect. Here everything is explained in detail below.

Of the computer

If you have decided to change your nickname in Fortnite using a personal computer or a Mac, connect to the official Fortnite website using your preferred browser.

Once the home page of the site is displayed, you will see the button on the top menu bar to access : proceed by clicking on it, so that the message appears with the writing Do you already play Fortnite?. Then answer this question with the key no (I advise you to do this even if you already play Fortnite, to speed up the procedure.)

Now you can see the page Create Account and the button to access, right: click on the latter and enter the Email address you used to sign up on the Epic website, with the password. When you have completed both fields, click the button to access. I take this opportunity to point out that you can also put the check in the white square placed next to the writing remind, to always stay connected to the site even after closing it.

!! Congratulations!! You have just logged into the official Fortnite website and the name change is now just a few clicks away. To make sure you have successfully logged in, look at the top right corner: instead of the button to access you should see your current nickname.

To continue, then move the cursor over the current nickname and scroll through the menu that appears, then press thebutton. bill. The new page you see is displayed as the first entry. General settings ; immediately after, however, find Personal details – You can change your name in Fortnite just below this heading, by typing the new name you intend to use below the writing Display name.

Once done, make the changes effective by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking the blue button Save Changes.

It’s done! Your name has changed in Fortnite and the effect of this change will also be visible when playing on Nintendo Switch in online multiplayer games.

I remind you that you will not be able to change your name again two weeks since the last change: choose wisely!

From mobile phones and tablets

You wonder if you can change your name in Fortnite without using your PC or Mac, but with a mobile phone or from Tablet. Quiet, of course it is, and it is also very simple.

The first step you should take is to open the browser you use to browse online on your mobile phone or tablet (eg. chrome on Android and safari on iOS) and connect to the official Fortnite website. Once this is done, you will need to press the menu icon (the three horizontal lines on a yellow background) located at the top of the screen.

Among the options that will open, you will have to touch the button to access then answer with the key no To the question You already play Fortnite (I recommend that you choose this option even if you already play Fortnite, to speed up the procedure).

On the new screen that appears, scroll down and tap thebutton. to access, to open the form to insert Username and password. Once completed, press thebutton. to access and if all the details were correct, you will be redirected to the main page. You can now press the key again with the three horizontal lines then tap the button with your current text Nickname.

The last step to change the name is very simple: in the new open page, move the element Display name play White box with your name and enter the new one. When you’re done logging in, scroll down and press the blue button Save Changes.

Great job! Your new name in Fortnite will be displayed during online games on Switch, but remember that to change it again you will have to wait at least two weeks of time

In case of doubts or problems.

In the unfortunate event that you run into issues with your Epic Games account, don’t worry: the help Center The developer can help you in a number of ways.

You can take advantage of this service while you stay comfortably at home, by connecting to the official Epic Games support page and typing, in the top bar, “Rename”.

The result of the investigation will be a proposed solution: if this is not satisfactory, you can request direct support from a operator, by clicking the button CONTACT, top right and entering the required data: Language, name (not required), Email address and platform (The platform used in this case is Nintendo Switch).

Then click on the drop-down menu to select and choose Epic Games account update. Before clicking the purple button present, go to the garage Security text and write the text that appears in the image to the side (if you don’t read it well, click the circular red arrow and the image will update with a different one).
If you still have questions about Epic Games support, you can check out my detailed article on this page.

(Perhaps the terms I explain here are not exactly the same as those that appear on your device. This may be because the version has been updated or because, depending on the device, it translates in one way or another to a different variety of Spanish).

If you think the problem is related to your Nintendo Switch console, I invite you to connect to the official Nintendo support page: from here you can choose whether open a case to repair your console by clicking on the red text “Click here”, or whether to contact call center, calling the number from the landline 800 904 924 or from a landline, mobile or from abroad the number 02 39 544 999 (In this case, pay attention to the costs of the calls, which will be borne by you).

Finally, you can also get support from Nintendo writing an email. Start this procedure by clicking the red button Write us an email and select Other from the drop-down menu that is proposed to you.

Then you will need to enter the following information: First name, last name, email address, Request subject and a message for describe the problem. You can even attach pictures to illustrate your problem more clearly. When you’re done, click the blue button with the writing present Bottom right. Nintendo Support will contact you as soon as possible.

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