How to Get 2FA on Fortnite: Secure Your Epic Games Account

To get 2FA on Fortnite, sign in to your Epic Games account in a web browser, open Password and security, and under Two-Factor Authentication click Set up next to the method you want (an authenticator app, SMS, or email). Enter the code Epic sends or your app generates, and 2FA is active on every platform where you play Fortnite with that account.

That is the whole job in most cases. Below is the step-by-step version, a comparison of the methods, what 2FA unlocks in Fortnite, and how to avoid locking yourself out. Everything here is based on Epic’s own help center as of October 2026; Epic does rename menus from time to time, so labels may shift slightly.

Why Fortnite asks for 2FA

Fortnite doesn’t have its own separate security settings. Your skins, V-Bucks, and progress all live on your Epic Games account, so 2FA is switched on there.

Epic’s 2FA help article lists several things that require it, including:

• Sending gifts in Fortnite
• Taking part in Fortnite competitive events
• Claiming some free games on the Epic Games Store

On top of that, Epic’s rewards article says enabling 2FA unlocks the Boogie Down emote in Fortnite Battle Royale. Save the World owners get some extra items as well. The emote has been the reward since 2018, when TechCrunch reported on Epic’s push to get players to secure their accounts.

The bigger reason is security. Fortnite accounts with rare cosmetics are popular targets for account theft. With 2FA on, a stolen password isn’t enough to get in.

How to enable 2FA for Fortnite, step by step

You’ll need a browser (phone or computer) and access to the email address on your Epic account.

1. Go to the Epic Games website and sign in with the account you use for Fortnite. If you play on console, sign in with the Epic account linked to your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo profile.
2. Open your Account settings, then go to Password and security.
3. Scroll to Two-Factor Authentication.
4. Click Set up next to the method you want to use (see the comparison below).
5. Follow the prompts. Depending on the method, enter the code sent to your email or phone, or scan the setup code with your authenticator app and type in the code it shows.
6. Epic confirms that the method is active and sends a confirmation email.
7. If you set up more than one method, click the three dots (…) next to your favourite and choose Make my primary 2FA method.
8. If you chose an authenticator app, save the backup codes Epic shows you somewhere safe, like a password manager or a printed sheet.

That’s it. Next time you sign in on a new device, Epic will ask for a second-step code.

Getting the Boogie Down emote

According to Epic’s rewards page, the emote unlocks after you enable 2FA. Restart Fortnite and check your Locker. If it doesn’t show up right away, give it a little time and sign out and back in before contacting Epic support.

Which 2FA method should you pick?

According to Epic’s list of available 2FA methods, you can choose from four options:

What we’d use: an authenticator app, either Epic’s own or a third-party one. Codes are generated on your device, so they can’t be intercepted in transit and don’t depend on a phone carrier. If you go with email, make sure your email account has 2FA too. Otherwise, anyone who gets into your inbox can also get into Fortnite.

It’s sensible to set up two methods, such as an authenticator app as primary and email as a fallback, so one lost device doesn’t lock you out.

Gifting: 2FA is only part of it

Many people search for this because they tried to gift an item and got blocked. Epic’s gifting help page lists 2FA as one requirement among several. Other rules on that page include reaching account level 2, having the recipient on your Friends list for at least two days, and a cap of five gifts per 24 hours. Epic adjusts gifting rules now and then, so check that page if gifting still isn’t working after you’ve turned on 2FA.

For competitive play, Epic’s help center says 2FA is needed to take part in Fortnite competitive events. Individual tournaments can have additional eligibility rules, so read the official rules for any event you enter.

If you get locked out

Losing your phone or changing your number is the most common way people get stuck. Epic’s lockout help article describes two official ways back in:

1. Use a backup code. At the 2FA prompt, select Try another way, choose the backup code option, and enter one of the codes you saved during setup.
2. Use email verification. Select Try another way, choose email, and enter the code Epic sends to your account’s email address.

Once you’re back in, go to Password and security to switch or reset your 2FA method. Then turn it back on with your new device rather than leaving the account unprotected.

The same article notes that you can also be locked out if someone else enabled 2FA on your account. That usually means someone else had your password. Recover the account through Epic’s official support, then change your password and your email password.

Quick security checklist

Turning on 2FA is the biggest single improvement, but a few habits close the remaining gaps:

• Use a unique password for your Epic account. A password manager makes this painless.
• Secure the email tied to your Epic account with its own 2FA.
• Never share codes. Epic won’t ask you for your 2FA code in a DM, and neither will any legitimate creator or giveaway.
• Ignore “free V-Bucks” offers. They’re a classic way to steal logins. V-Bucks only come from official sources inside Fortnite and the Epic ecosystem.
• Only sign in on official Epic pages and apps. Check the address bar before you type your password.

Third-party guides such as ONE Esports describe the same process, but Epic’s help center is the source to trust if anything conflicts, since menus and requirements can change after a guide is published.