How to Enable Fortnite 2FA on Xbox: Use the Epic Games Account
2FA will help you keep your Fortnite account safe
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2FA or two-factor authentication is a great way to protect your Fortnite account on Xbox or any other device. To enable 2FA in Fortnite, make sure you have an Epic Games account linked to the game. If you have an Epic Cabined account, the parent will need to provide the authentication confirmation on their account instead.
Some users received a message to enable the 2FA in Fortnite http://fortnite.com/2fa even if they have done so. In this case, all you have to do is to log in on Fortnite with the Epic Games credentials, not with another method.
How do I set up Fortnite 2FA on Xbox?
- Open a browser of your choice on any device with an internet connection and log into your Epic Games account.
- If you don’t have one, click on Create account displayed lower on this page.
- Click on the user icon from the top-right corner of the page and select Password & Security.
- Scroll down and look for Two-Factor Authentication section.
- Here, you can select one of the three available options: using an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or LastPass Authenticator, using a code sent to an email account or an SMS code.
- Click the Set up button for the method you choose and follow the on-screen instructions to configure it.
If you choose the Authenticator app, you will need to provide the name of the app and you will receive a confirmation option on the respective app. For the SMS option, you will need to provide a mobile phone number if you didn’t specify one when you created the Epic Games account.
Now, when you log into your Fortnite game on Xbox or any other device, you will be asked for a login confirmation on any of the 2FA methods you configured. That means no one else will be able to log into your account without access to this second method of authentication.
Apart from securing your account, you might also get some free games in the Epic Games Store. 2FA authentication is also required if you want to send gifts in Fortnite or to participate in Fortnite competitive games like the Fortnite World Cup.
We hope that this guide provided all the information needed to enable Fortnite 2FA on Xbox or any other device.
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