You can enable 2FA in Fortnite through your Epic Games account settings. To access the settings, you must sign in to your account on the Epic Games website. When two-factor authentication is turned on, you must enter a security code every time you sign in to your Fortnite account. This is the same regardless of if you play Fortnite on console or PC.
1. Go to the Epic Games website and sign in.
2. Hover over the profile icon and select Account.
3. Select Password & Security from the side.
4. Scroll down to the Two-Factor Authentication heading.
5. Click Set Up next to the 2FA option you want to use.
6. Follow the instructions to enable 2FA in Fortnite.
Two-factor Authentication App
One of the better options for 2FA is using an authentication app. When you choose this option you will need to use an authentication app, such as Google Authenticator, on your mobile device to scan a QR code. The app will then display a security code that automatically refreshes every 30 seconds. This code must be entered to enable 2FA on Fortnite. Additionally, the same code is what you will need to use when you sign in to your account in the future.
Email For Two-Factor Authentication
Setting up email two-factor authentication is one of the easier options. Due to you already having an email linked to your account, the two-factor code will automatically be sent to your email. Once you have entered the code in your email 2FA will be turned on for your Fortnite account. If you don’t see the email from Epic Games then be sure to refresh your inbox, and check the spam or junk folders. The 2FA email may take a minute or two to come through.
SMS Code For Two-Factor Authentication
Another popular method for two-factor authentication is SMS. With SMS set up your 2FA code will be sent to your mobile phone whenever you sign into your Epic Games account. If you always have your phone on you then this is an easy option as the code will never be too far away. However, you may run into issues if you ever change your phone number.
What 2FA Option Should I Use for Epic Games?
The best 2FA option depends on your situation. Using an authenticator app is widely considered the safest option. However, you want to take precautions and make sure you never lose access to the authenticator app. Primarily, you will want to use whichever option you have the lowest chance of losing access to. Additionally, SMS verification has the risk of you losing your phone, or changing your phone number before removing SMS verification from your Epic Games account. Meanwhile, using Email two-factor authentication is also risky as someone may gain access to your email address.
How to Remove Fortnite 2FA
1. Sign in to your account on the Epic Games website.
2. Click the profile icon and go to Account.
3. Go to the Password & Security settings.
4. Go down to the Two-Factor Authentication options.
5. Click the 3 dots next to the 2FA option & select Remove.
6. Choose to Remove Authentication & verify if needed.
Conclusion
Although it may be inconvenient, having Two-Factor Authentication enabled is worth the hassle. With 2FA turned on you have an extra layer of security on your account, preventing people from being able to sign in using just your email and password. Additionally, having different options to enable 2FA on your Epic Games account is an advantage. This allows you to choose the 2FA option that works best for you.
