Having 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) is essential these days since there are many hackers on the internet. As such, you will want to make sure that your Fortnite account is safe by enabling the 2FA. Not only that but you also shouldn’t ever give anyone your password. Epic Games will never ask for it when you contact them for help or any other reason. That is why this guide will show you how to turn on 2FA in Fortnite.
Having this enabled will give you an extra layer of safety and will protect you from any potential hacker. If you have tons of skins, friends, and accolades in your account, you will want to protect it. With that said, let’s get started and take a look at how to turn on 2FA in Fortnite.
Fortnite Chapter 3: How to Turn On 2FA
When you have 2FA enabled, you will receive a code on your mobile or email when someone tries to log into your account. Don’t worry though, you won’t need to enter the code every time you have to log in. This is because the device you use can be registered and it will be trusted. However, if you use another device, you will get a code and will have to enter it in order to log in and play.
Why Should You Enable 2FA
There are plenty of reasons why you should enable 2FA. Some of the major reasons are:
- Security!
2FA increases the security of your account. Even if somebody guesses your password, they won’t be able to access your account. - Free games!
2FA is required to claim some free games on the Epic Games Store. - Gifting!
2FA is required to send gifts in Fortnite. - Competing in Fortnite!
2FA is required for participation in Fortnite competitive events such as the Fortnite World Cup!
Epic Games also encourage this behavior and they will occasionally give players free rewards – such as the Boogie Down emote – if they have 2FA enabled.
How to Enable 2FA in Fortnite
This is a simple process that will not take a lot of your time. To enable 2FA, you must:
- Go to the Account page
- Click the Password & Security tab
- Under the Two-Factor Authentication header, click the 2FA option you want to enable: AUTHENTICATOR APP, ENABLE SMS AUTHENTICATION or ENABLE EMAIL AUTHENTICATION
In case you want to use the Authenticator App for this process, here are some trusted apps that the majority of compies prefer:
- Google Authenticator
- LastPass Authenticator
- Microsoft Authenticator
- Authy
That’s everything you need to know about 2FA in Fortnite. As aforementioned, it is absolutely essential that you enable this option to secure your account. Let us know in the comments below if you managed to enable 2FA and did you claim the Boogie Down emote yet or not.
