How does Epic Games verify age?

If a player indicates they are under 13 (or their country's age of digital consent), they will be asked to provide a parent or guardian's email address so that the parent or guardian can provide consent for the player to access certain features in Epic's products.

Is Epic Games age verification legit?

Epic has partnered with SuperAwesome, the leading parental consent and verification platform, for this service. SuperAwesome offers several ways to verify that you are an adult depending on which country your child is in. The information provided is only used for verification purposes and is not saved.

Does Epic Games ask for your age?

We ask for your date of birth to enable us to apply settings that ensure the best experience for all players. Depending on your age and the country where you live, some features or content may not be available to you until you are older or until you have permission from a parent or guardian.

How do I remove age restrictions from Epic Games?

You can modify any Parental Controls setting by signing into the Epic Account Portal or going into the Fortnite Parental Controls menu and selecting Parental Controls. Enter your six-digit PIN at the prompt and then proceed to choose the desired on/off state for each setting.

Is it normal for Epic Games to ask for SSN?

However, according to the official blog by Epic Games, this is being done to ensure that the person creating the account is, in fact, an adult. Since the Social Security Number or credit/debit card information will provide irrefutable proof of age, it is a failsafe mechanic, for the most part.

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Why does Epic Games require last 4 of SSN?

This information is collected solely to verify your identity and will NOT be stored or used for any other purpose after the initial check. Alternatively, you can verify your identity by credit card.

Why is Epic Games asking for photo ID?

The EPIC Identification Form (EIF) is required by ECFMG to confirm that you are the individual who created the EPIC Account.

Can a 12 year old have an Epic Games account?

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The account will remain this way until the child hits 13 or reaches the “age of digital consent” in their region. These are the features you can expect to have turned off with a cabined account: Communicating with other players using voice chat or free text chat. Purchasing items with money.

What is Epic Games age limit?

If your child is under 13, they require parental consent to use certain features in the Epic Games Store. Epic's services include access to the Epic Games Store and Epic- owned games such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Fall Guys.

Can an 11 year old have an Epic Games account?

If someone indicates they are under 13 or their country's age of digital consent, whichever is higher, their account will be a Cabined Account and they will be asked to provide a parent or guardian's email address to begin the parental consent process.

Why does Epic Games want my birthday?

“We ask for your date of birth to enable us to apply settings that ensure the best experience for all players. Depending on your age and the country where you live, some features or content may not be available to you until you are older or until you have permission from a parent or guardian.”

Does Epic Games track you?

"Epic does not share user data with Tencent or any other company," he wrote at the time. "We don't share it, sell it, or broker access to it for advertising like so many other companies do. I'm the founder and controlling shareholder of Epic and would never allow this to happen."

Do you have to be over 18 to play Fortnite?

Fortnite is accessible only to adults on phones

"Beginning January 30, Fortnite players using the August 2020 13.40 app build previously available on iOS, Mac, and Google Play can no longer spend V-Bucks and must be over 18 to play," Fortnite's official handle tweeted.

How do I skip verification on Epic Games?

Why is Fortnite deleting accounts in 30 days?

Players are temporarily banned from Fortnite when they're discovered doing something that is against the Code of Conduct or against the rules of a tournament. Temporary bans last up to 30 days, and players will be able to reboard the Battle Bus after the specified time.

Why is Epic Games asking for parental consent?

If a user indicates that they are a minor under their country's laws, we ask a parent or guardian to verify the account and provide permission to use our features.

Does Epic Games have NSFW content?

As it opens up to self-publishers, the Epic Games Store will not allow pornographic video games, one of the store's few content prohibitions alongside hateful content and fraudulent games.

Can a 13 year old work for Epic Games?

How old do you have to be to work for Epic Games? You need to be 13 years old to get a job at Epic Games. You'll also need permission from your parents or legal guardian if you are between 13 to 17 years old.

Why is Fortnite rated 18?

According to the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), Fortnite is rated T which stands for Teen. This is mainly because of the violence and the player-to-player interactions. Communications with other players, especially ones who users might not know, can result in foul language, hence the age rating.

How do I turn off parental controls?

Is Fortnite fine for 12 year olds?

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board rates Fortnite “T” for teen, which means ages 13 and up. Common Sense Media, an Understood founding partner, also recommends the game for kids 13 and up, because of its action violence and open chat. This is a good starting point.

Can you get banned for inappropriate name Epic Games?

Yes, according to Epic Games, offensive names can and will result in a ban. This is what they say about it: "Your display name must not contain any of the following: Vulgarity, hate speech, offensive or derogatory language of any kind, direct references to any Epic Games employee, product, service or character."

Why does Epic Games verify?

Yes, Epic Games uses a verification process to ensure that developers or publishers are the brands they claim to be. Products and services that have not gone through this process are labeled as "not verified" to users within the organization that owns them, and are not visible to users outside that organization.

Why do I need to verify in Epic Games?

Often times, verifying your game files may resolve installation corruption that prevents you from being able to play your game. To verify the installation of game files, navigate to the game in your Library and click on the three dots or right-click on the game icon.

Is it illegal to ask for last 4 of SSN?

Yes. It is legal. A person's social security number is a good self-identifier because it is a unique number that no one else has. Since the passing of HIPPA companies/businesses no longer ask for a person's full social security number but can ask for the last 4 digits.