Similarly, this ends an email with a code for you to enter.
This sends a code to your phone for you to enter when you log in.
This uses a dedicated app like Authy, or the Google ( Apple and Android), LastPass (which is a paid service), or Microsoft Authenticator apps.
Scroll down to the bottom section to find the Two-Factor Authentication settings. This is where you can change your password or sign out everywhere. To turn on 2FA for your Fortnite account (more specifically, for your Epic Games Store account), log into your account on the the Epic Games site and click on Password & Security - it’s the sixth link down. Our Fortnite 2FA guide will explain how to turn on two-factor authentication and then we’ll explain the rewards you’ll get once you’ve done so.
It’s another way to verify you’re really you.Įnabling that second layer of protection is a good habit to get into for all of your accounts, really, but Fortnite gives you some in-game rewards for doing it. You’ve almost definitely seen two-factor (or multi-factor) authentication elsewhere - it includes everything from dedicated authenticator apps to emails with a link to click to those codes you get texted to your phone. Adding two-factor authentication (2FA) to your Fortnite account adds a layer of security beyond just your password.
