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Why is Epic Games asking me to create an account when I already have one?

"You already have an account, please sign in."
This error message means that the email address is already in use on another account.
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Why can't I get into my Epic Games account?

If you are attempting to log in with your Epic Games account credentials, and you are repeatedly being returned to the login page, try clearing the cache of the browser, and then enter your login information again. Alternatively, try opening this link in an Incognito window or an alternate browser to log in.
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Can you have 2 Epic Games accounts with same email?

Since Epic Games only permits one account per email address, you should have different logins for your Switch account and PlayStation account.
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What to do if you have two Epic Games accounts?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts.

Player Support is unable to assist with requests for merging accounts. If you want to connect an Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch account to your Epic Games account, go to your Accounts Connections page to do so.
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How do I link my existing fortnite account to Epic Games?

How do I link my console account to my Epic Games account using my console?
  1. Launch Fortnite on your console.
  2. Click on Link an account.
  3. Enter the code on this site using your smartphone or computer.
  4. Click on Continue.
  5. Sign-in to your Epic Games account.
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Fortnite Could DELETE Your Account! (How To Fix)

Are all Fortnite accounts linked to Epic Games?

Yes. As long as you've linked your Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch or Mobile account to your Epic Games account, any content you purchased (except V-Bucks) and progress you make is accessible across all platforms. Note: Each console/platform must be linked to the same Epic Games account.
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How do I link my Fortnite account back?

There are a few things you need to do to relink your console account and resolve the issue:
  1. Sign in to console account and register your Epic Games account.
  2. Verify your email address.
  3. Unlink your console account from the account with no data.
  4. Link your console account to the desired Epic account.
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How many accounts can I have on Epic Games?

You can create up to 4 child profiles on your Epic Home account! Here's how: To create a child profile on the web version of Epic: Log in to your Epic account > Access your Parent profile.
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Why did Fortnite remove account merge?

The Epic rule book restricts the selling and purchasing of accounts or using an account under a different identity. As soon as word went out about such activities, bans were issued, and as the ultimate step, Account Merging was removed.
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Does Epic delete accounts?

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.
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Can I use 1 Epic Games on two computers?

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.
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How do I transfer my Fortnite account to another email?

Log in to your Epic Games account and then go to the Account portal. In the ACCOUNT INFO section, click the Edit button to the right of your email address. In the pop-up window, enter your new email address and then click CONFIRM. Note: You must enter an email address that's not in use on another Epic Games account.
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Can two people play a game on the same epic account?

Once signed into their account, the second player will appear in the lobby and split-screen mode will automatically turn on when you start a game.
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Why is Epic Games asking for my ID?

Why do you need my personal information to verify my identity? If a player indicates they are a child, privacy laws may require a parent or guardian to provide permission for them to access an online game or service that collects personal information.
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Why won't Epic Games accept my email?

Check your spam folders. Note: If you have marked the support.epicgames.com domain as spam or blocked the address, refer to your email service provider's support page for steps to unblock the address or unmark it as spam.
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Is it bannable to have 2 Fortnite accounts?

It is a violation of the ToS at Epic Games and does come with consequences. In fact, if you find yourself banned for buying a second account, there is also a chance that it isn't the only account that gets banned.
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Why is Fortnite banning accounts?

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.
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Is it illegal to merge Fortnite accounts?

This process, which was allowed for a short time when cross-play support was first announced, is now banned according to official information.
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Does Epic Games have a limit?

The $100 spending limit will apply to the total purchases made daily using Epic Games payment, including purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and the Epic Games Store. This limit will not be applied to payments made on consoles such as Playstation, Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
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How do I change my primary account on Epic Games?

  1. Click Login and sign in to your Epic Games account. Click Check Setup. ...
  2. After linking the accounts, it is time to select the account you would like as your primary account.
  3. The Primary account's Account level, ranks, and Rocket Pass progress will be used for all linked platforms. ...
  4. Confirm and you are now all set.
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What is Epic friend limit?

Please Note: If your friend list currently exceeds 1,000 friends, you will need to delete friends before you can add more. Deleting friends will also reduce your friend limit until your number of friends is below 1,000, at which point your friend limit will be set to 1,000 going forward.
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Why did I lose all my skins in Fortnite?

If you receive a message in Fortnite that an item or some V-Bucks were removed from your account, this is because a refund or payment reversal was processed on your account. This usually happens when a refund request has been made or a chargeback has been issued with your payment provider.
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Does unlinking Epic account delete everything?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.
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How do I recover my Epic Games account?

Open your Epic Games Launcher or go to https://www.epicgames.com and click Sign In on the top right corner.
...
A CHOOSE HOW TO SIGN IN TO YOUR EPIC ACCOUNT pop-up displays.
  1. Click SIGN IN WITH EPIC GAMES.
  2. Click Forgot Your Password. ...
  3. Enter the email associated with your account in the Email Address field.
  4. Click Send Email.
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