How to activate 2 Factor Authentication for Fortnite

Michelle Cornelia

❘ Published: 2024-01-05T11:22:43 ❘ Updated: 2024-01-05T11:22:51

Adding a layer of security is extremely important to keep your account safe. Here’s how to activate 2 Factor Authentication for your Fortnite account.

As an avid Fortnite player, the last thing you want to happen is getting your account hacked. No one would ever want to imagine how it would feel if their hard-earned Battle Pass skins, emotes, and other limited-time cosmetics they’ve tried so hard to get simply vanished into thin air. Well, this is exactly why it’s extremely important to set up a 2-factor authentication for your Fortnite account.

In case you didn’t know, 2 Factor Authentication or 2FA gives your account an extra layer of security by requiring an additional step to log in to your account. This extra step involves entering a code that only you can see from your email or an authentication app, making it harder for hackers to get past the login prompt.

Check out how you can activate 2 Factor Authentication for Fortnite to make your account more secure.

How to enable 2 Factor Authentication for Fortnite

Activating 2FA for Fortnite only requires a few simple steps that won’t take more than a few minutes. You simply need to head to your account settings and then enable it from there. For more details, follow the steps below:

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Head to the Epic Games site.

Click on the person icon beside the Download button at the top.

Enter your email and password to sign in.

Hover to your account icon and select Account.

In the Account Settings page, scroll down and select Password and Security.

Scroll down until you find the Two Factor Authentication options.

From here, you’ll be able to choose three methods to receive your 2FA code: 2 Factor Authentication app, Email, and SMS.

Once you’ve decided on your preferred method, hit the Set Up button.

Follow the rest of the prompt depending on your method.

Why you should enable 2 Factor Authentication for Fortnite

Epic GamesBoogie Down emote in action.

The good news is not only do you get to add some form of protection on your precious account, but you’ll be able to enjoy other benefits as well for enabling 2FA. Upon activating 2 Factor Authentication, you will receive a free emote called Boogie Down. This is also an emote from Season 4, which makes it pretty great if you want some OG touch to your collection.

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Other than that, by enabling 2-factor authentication, you will have access to sending gifts to your friends. Cosmetics and even the latest Battle Pass can be gifted to another player, but certain offers like Fortnite Crew and Battle Pass levels must be bought in their account.

So, that’s everything you need to know about how to enable 2-factor authentication for Fortnite. We recommend doing this as soon as possible to avoid possibly unwanted things happening to your account. Plus, you get a free emote in the game afterward and can gift your friends skins—all the more reason to enable it!

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