How do I link my Epic Games account to my Nintendo Switch?

Q: Can you use your Epic Games account on switch?

Yes. As long as youve 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.

Q: How do I find my Epic Games email on my Nintendo Switch?

If you dont remember the current email address on your Epic Games account.

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Information on how to link or unlink your Nintendo Account from an Epic Games account, used for software published by Epic Games, including Fortnite and Fall Guys.

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Fortnite - How To Link Your Epic Account To Switch And PS4
How To Sync Your Fortnite Switch Progress To An Epic Account
How To Connect Your Epic Account To PS4 And Switch
Can you use your Epic Games account on switch?
How do I find my Epic Games email on my Nintendo Switch?
Why can't I log into fortnite on switch?

Important: It is only possible to link one Nintendo Account to an Epic Games account. After linking your Nintendo Account to your Epic Games account, it will not be possible to switch the Nintendo Account linked even if you unlink the accounts.

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Linking an Epic Games 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 Games using the display information that you choose. This account will be associated to your Nintendo Account.
Unlinking a Nintendo Account from an Epic Games account must be done by using a web browser to visit epicgames.com and cannot be done in-game.

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Start an Epic game (such as Fortnite or Fall Guys) and select which user you wish to use.
- This user's Nintendo Account will be used during the account link process.
Once the game loads, press the A Button to continue to the log in screen.
Select the option to either "Sign up," (create a new Epic account) "Log in," (Link an existing Epic account) or "No Thanks" (Use your Nintendo Account only to create a non-descript Epic account).
- If you are not presented with any options to log-in, and instead the game starts, this indicates you have already linked an Epic account to your Nintendo Account. See the steps on unlinking if you wish to remove this link.
After selecting your preferred option, follow the prompts to either create a new Epic account or enter the e-mail address and password associated to your already created Epic account.
Once this process is done, your Nintendo Account will be linked to the Epic account and the game will start.

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On a PC, visit https://www.epicgames.com/account/.
Select the Nintendo Switch icon to sign in to the account associated with your Nintendo Account.
Select "Sign In" when prompted to sign in to your Nintendo Account.
Enter the e-mail address and password associated with your Nintendo Account.
Select "I agree," if prompted to confirm that you would like share information with Epic Games.
If you are attempting to unlink an account that was automatically created, you will be prompted to enter an e-mail address and display name. Complete this process to continue.
After you have signed into your account on Epic Game's website, select "Connected Accounts" from the options on the left.
Select the "Disconnect" option below the Nintendo Switch icon.
- If you have not done so yet, you will need to verify your e-mail address prior to disconnecting your Nintendo Account.
Select each of the 4 boxes to confirm you understand what data will be lost when an account is unlinked.
Select "Unlink."
If successful, "Connect" will be displayed below the Nintendo Switch Icon to indicate a Nintendo Account is no longer linked.

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Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Account

In this article, you'll learn how to link or unlink your Nintendo Account from an Epic Games account used for software published by Epic Games, including Fortnite and Fall Guys.

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Sony pulled a dramatic about turn bac in 2019 and allowed Fortnite to support cross play on every single platform, including Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac. Not only does this allow you to play with your chums on PS4 while you're on your Switch, but it will also let you use a single account across multiple platforms.

For example, you might want to play Fortnite on your PS4 Pro at home, taking full advantage of that gorgeous 4K, but then play on your Switch when you're out and about without losing any of your progress. That's exactly what you're able to do now.

However, it's a bit of a complicated process – especially if you didn't actually register for an Epic account when you started playing Fortnite on Switch. Not to worry though, for we've figured it all out and created this guide that will walk you through the process step-by-step.

Fortnite - How To Link Your Epic Account To Switch And PS4

This process is going to be super simple or a little bit complicated depending on one factor: whether or not you have an Epic Account. You see, when playing Fortnite on a platform for the first time, you don't have to set up an Epic Account. Instead, it will just tie your progress to your PSN ID or Nintendo Account. This isn't a problem until you want to carry your progress over to a different platform.

Complicating this matter further, is the fact that you couldn't previously connect an Epic Account to Nintendo Switch if you'd previously signed onto PS4 with it – or vice versa. This restriction was then lifted.

Now that the history lesson is out of the way, let's go through the steps you need to take to tie your Nintendo Switch progress to an Epic Account before you can link it to PS4. If you know you have an Epic Account with your Switch progress tied to it, skip these steps and head to the 'How To Connect Your Epic Account To PS4 And Switch' section below.

How To Sync Your Fortnite Switch Progress To An Epic Account

So you want to sync your Fortnite progress to an Epic Account so you can carry it over to PS4? Here's how to do it in steps:

Visit the official Fortnite site: https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/.
Hit 'login' at the top right of the page.
You will be asked 'Do you already play Fortnite?'. Respond 'Yes'.
Choose the 'Nintendo Switch' icon.
A new page will open requesting you to log in to your Nintendo Account. Do so, as this will allow Epic to access your Switch progress.
Next, you'll have to create an Epic Account. Fill in the form.
If successful, you should be prompted to validate the email address you provided. Head to your inbox, find the email, and follow the link to validate it.
If you followed the steps properly, your Switch progress will now be saved to an Epic Account.

How To Connect Your Epic Account To PS4 And Switch

You have an Epic Account that is linked to your Fortnite progress on Switch? Great. Follow these steps to link it to your PS4.

Visit the official Fortnite site: https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/.
Hit 'login' at the top right of the page.
Sign in with your email and password.
Hover over your username at the top right of the screen, click on 'Account'.
Click on 'Connected Accounts'.
Scroll down and you should see the following image:

Switch should have the word 'Disconnect' underneath it. This means that your Switch progress is synced up.
PS4, on the other hand, should have the word 'Connect' underneath it. Click it.
Next, you'll have to login with your PSN ID credentials.
If successful, you should now have both accounts linked together. Sign into Fortnite on PS4 and Switch and your progress should cross over.

How do you feel about Sony's about turn? Are you annoyed that this happened in the first place? Or just grateful that you can progress no matter where you play it? Let us know in the comments section below.

Can you use your Epic Games account on switch?

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.

How do I find my Epic Games email on my Nintendo Switch?

If you don't remember the current email address on your Epic Games account.

Go to the Account portal and look at the email in the ACCOUNT INFO section. ... .

If you remember your account password, you can reset your password in the PASSWORD & SECURITY section of the account portal..

Why can't I log into fortnite on switch?

Make sure that your account is still not tied to a PlayStation Network account. Apparently, the PlayStation network link restricts your Fortnite account from linking to other platforms. Once it's been unlinked, the Epic Games account should now be able to 'relink' to your Nintendo Switch.