What is an Epic ID?

Your Epic Account ID is a unique identifier assigned to your Epic Games account during account creation. Unlike your account display name, Epic Account IDs cannot be changed and are not displayed to other users.

What is Epic ID used for?

Similar to signing in with email or social media accounts, you can use your Epic Account to verify your identity and connect with your friends through gaming-related third-party products or services, including websites, games, and apps.

How long is an Epic ID number?

On either the upper right-hand side of the screen, or at the bottom of the page, you'll find the 9 digit Epic user ID number (ex. 123-456-789), next to your app version number.

Is it safe to share your Epic ID?

Please never share your Epic account details with anyone.

What happens when you link an Epic account?

Linking an Epic account to your Nintendo Account allows you to access cross-play features within certain games where they are available. If you don't choose to create a full account, an account will still be created with Epic using the display information that you choose.

How to Create an Epic Games Account

Should I trust Epic Games with my SSN?

Since the information goes directly to Epic Games, users' details should be considered safe and secure.

Can I give out my Epic ID?

Your Epic Account ID is a unique identifier assigned to your Epic Games account during account creation. Unlike your account display name, Epic Account IDs cannot be changed and are not displayed to other users.

Why does Epic need Social Security number?

Before we can create a Niantic Kids account for a child, we're required by law to get consent from the child's parent. We can't just take you at your word - the law requires “verified parental consent”, which means that we need to verify your identity before you can give consent for your child.

Is an Epic account free?

Yes, of course! Epic Online Services are available to you for free at any time, so you can always implement a few and see how well they work for your team, and whether they help you achieve your goals for your game.

Is it free to create an Epic account?

There are two options for setting up an EPIC Account: EPIC Account Set-Up is FREE with 100 or more EPIC Credits. EPIC Account Set-Up without EPIC Credits is $243.00.

How much does it cost to make an Epic account?

It is a (free) account that grants you access to the various 'services' offered by 'Epic' (generally, games, some of which are free, some of which may not be). It's helpful if you play on PS4 and have PC friends that want to play with you.

How long does it take for EPiC to verify?

Through EPIC, approximately 50% of credentials are verified within 45 days and 75% of credentials are verified within 90 days. When you upload a credential to EPIC, ECFMG will process that credential within five business days.

How do I use my EPiC account?

How do I find out what my Epic email is?

Can I use my Epic account on 2 devices?

Yes! All of your profiles and data will be available on all of your compatible devices! Once you have created an Epic account, you can log in to any iOS device, Android device, or computer web browser, with the same email and password which you used to create the account.

Do Epic accounts expire?

If you do not reactivate it, after 14 days your account will be permanently deleted. If you are a parent who wants to delete their child's account, the quickest and easiest way to do it is by following the steps below. Another option is to submit a request through Player Support from here.

What happens if I reset my Epic account ID?

Resetting the display name does not affect gameplay progress or purchases on your account.

Can kids have an Epic account?

If a player 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 in order to receive consent to access certain features in Epic's products.

Does Epic Games collect your data?

We collect some information automatically when you visit, access, or use the Epic Services.

Why do I need to verify my Epic Games account?

While it is currently optional, we strongly recommend you verify the email address associated with your Epic account. This helps protect your account with our two-factor authentication and makes it easier for Player Support to assist you in the event of any suspicious activity with your account.

Why should I link my Epic Games account?

This allows you to play and save your game progress and purchases for the next time you play on your console. We recommend you upgrade to a full Epic Games account to resolve this error message.