What happens if I unlink my Nintendo Account from Epic Games?

This article explains how to disconnect your Epic Games account from a PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One console, and more. This process doesn’t delete your Epic Games account or its associated Fortnite data, which will remain on the Epic Games servers.

How to Unlink Fortnite Accounts From PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch

Unlinking an Epic Games account, which is the same thing as a Fortnite account, isn't actually done from your video game console. Instead, you'll need to log into the Epic Games website on a computer or mobile device.

1. Open your preferred web browser on your computer and go to EpicGames.

   
   
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2. Select Sign In from the top-right corner and log into your Epic Games account.

   
   

   If you’re already logged into the Epic Games website from a previous session, your username should appear in the top-right corner. Hover your mouse over your name and select Account.

3. Select how you want to sign into your Epic account.

   
   

4. Enter your username, email, and password and select Log In Now.

   
   

   You may be prompted to enter a security code if you haven't logged into the website for awhile.

5. From your Epic Games account page, select Connections from the left menu.

   
   

6. Select Disconnect under each account you wish to disconnect from this Epic Games account. You'll be able to disconnect your Epic Games account from Xbox, Nintendo Switch, GitHub, Twitch, and the PlayStation Network.

   
   

7. A confirmation message will pop up. Select Unlink to confirm the disconnect process.

   
   

8. Repeat for each account you want to disconnect.

   If you make a mistake, you can always select Connect under an account type to reconnect it again.

Why Unlink Your Epic Games Account?

Epic Games accounts are used to power Fortnite's online matches and sync player progress between different video game consoles. While linking an Epic Games account to a PS4, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox One console or account does provide a lot of benefits, there are some reasons why you may want to unlink it:

• You connected the wrong Epic Games account.
• You want to start Fortnite again from scratch.
• You’ve created a new Xbox, PSN, or Nintendo Switch account.

You can have the same Epic Games account simultaneously connected to your Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. You don’t need to unlink from one to play on another. If what you're trying to accomplish is getting rid of multiple Fortnite accounts, consider merging those Fortnite accounts rather than deleting them. This saves your progress and resources.

What Happens After I Unlink My Epic Games Account?

The next time you open Fortnite after disconnecting your Epic Games account, you’ll be prompted to sign in with an Epic Games account. You can sign in with any Epic Games account you like, even your old one.

Once disconnected, all Epic Games account data still exists in the company’s online servers. You'll be able to log in at any time and pick up where you left off, if you so choose.

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FAQ

• Can I relink my Epic Games account to my PS4?

  Yes. Follow the same steps you used originally to link your Epic Games account to your PS4.
  

• Why can't I link my Epic Games account to another PS4?

  You can only have one PS4 connected to your Epic Games account at one time. Although you can link your Epic Games account to different consoles, you can't link it to two of the same console.

• Can I link my banned PS4 account to Epic Games?

  No. Account bans apply to all platforms, so you can't link a banned PS4 account to your Epic Games account, or vice versa.
  

• How do I add friends to Epic Games on my PS4?

  To add friends on your Epic Games account, you must use the Epic Games launcher, Facebook, or Steam on your computer. Friends you add will be carried over to all linked platforms.

  What does unlinking Epic Games account do?

  Your game progress is stored directly on your Primary Account. If you disconnect this Primary Account, other linked accounts won't be able to access it any longer. Once you disconnect, you won't be able to connect a different platform of the same type to the same Epic Games Account.

  Can I unlink Epic account from Nintendo Switch?

  Unlinking a Nintendo Account from an Epic account can be done by visiting the Epic Games website on a PC or Smart Device. After you log in to your Epic account, you can choose to disconnect your Nintendo Account from the Epic account from within the "Connected Accounts" menu.

  What happens when you unlink a Nintendo Account?

  Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.

  Can you unlink and relink Epic Games account?

  If you don't want to or can't relink your original platform account, you can remove a restriction and link a new platform account once every 365 days (1 year). To make any changes, you must be logged in and have access to the email registered to your Epic Games account.