An Epic ID allows players to hang out with friends in multiplayer games or view their detailed stats on third-party sites. However, locating your Epic ID isn't that easy if you've never done it before. If you're having trouble finding your unique ID number, we're here to help.
This guide will walk you through where to find your Epic ID on the Epic Games website and in Rocket League. Additionally, we'll share instructions for linking your Rocket League account to your Epic ID and finding your Epic ID in Fortnite. Ultimately, we'll answer some of the most common questions related to using your Epic ID, like the difference between it and a username.
How to find your Epic Account ID
Follow the steps below to find your Epic ID:
- Head to the official Epic Games website and click "Login" in the top right corner of your screen.
- Enter your account credentials.
- Hover your cursor over your profile name and click “Account”. You'll see your Epic ID at the top of the page.
Find Epic ID Rocket League
If you're looking to team up with friends in Rocket League, they need to know your Epic ID. Oddly enough, it can't be found in-game – instead, you'll need to log into your Epic Games account through a browser.
Luckily, your username can be used instead of your Epic ID and quickly found in the menu. Follow the instructions below:
- Launch Rocket League.
- In the men's menu, navigate to the "Friends" tab at the bottom right of your screen.
- Your Epic account name and Rocket League username will be displayed at the top of the friends list.
If you still need to know your Epic ID, you can find it through the Epic Games Launcher. Follow the steps below:
- Open the Epic Games launcher.
- Click on your account name in the lower left corner of your screen.
- Select "Manage Account" from the left sidebar. A new browser window will open.
- Go to "General" in the left sidebar, then find the "Account Information" section. Your Epic ID will be displayed at the top of the section.
Alternatively, you can verify your Epic ID directly on the Epic Games website. Here's how:
- Head over to the Epic Games website.
- Click on "Login", located at the top right. Enter your account credentials and click "Login" again.
- Click on your profile name and select “Account”. Your Epic ID will be displayed in the top right corner of the page.
How to Find Epic Account Using ID
You can use someone else's Epic ID or Epic username to find their account and add them to your friends list in the Epic Games Launcher. You will need to ask them directly for their account information. Here's how to invite someone to your friends list:
- Open the Epic Games launcher.
- Go to the "Friends" section in the left sidebar. A pop-u window will appear.
- Click on the human figure with a plus icon located in the middle of a pop-up window to add a friend.
- Enter your friend's Epic ID or username in the search field and click "Submit". An invitation will be sent to your friend.
Your friend can find and accept your invitation in the "Requests" tab of the "Add a friend" menu.
If you want to find someone and add them to your friends list in Rocket League, follow the steps below:
- Launch Rocket League.
- From the main menu, navigate to the "Friends" tab.
- Select "Add a friend by Epic ID".
- Enter your friend's Epic ID in the dedicated field and select "Search".
- When you see your friend's username appear on the screen, select "Add Friend" next to it. Your friend will have to accept the request.
Additional FAQs
How do you link your Epic ID to your Rocket League account?
If you want to be able to link your Epic ID to your Rocket League account, follow the steps below:
1. Open Epic Games Launcher.
2. Click on your account name in the lower left corner.
3. Select "Manage Account". The Epic Games portal will open in a new browser window.
4. In the left sidebar, select "Connections".
5. Navigate to the "Accounts" tab.
6. You will see all the platforms you can sign in with your Epic ID to Google, Steam, Github, Twitch, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Click "Connect" under your console's name or on Steam if you're playing on a PC.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your identity and complete the linking process.
How do you find your Epic ID in Fortnite?
You need to know your Epic ID to connect Fortnite to Player Rush. Here's how to find it:
1. Launch Fortnite.
2. Select preferred game mode.
3. From the lobby, open the main menu in the upper right corner.
4. Go to "Settings".
5. Select the gear icon and navigate to the "Account" page. Your Epic ID will be displayed in the "Account Information" section.
What is the difference between my Epic ID and my username?
An Epic ID is a unique number assigned to each user upon account creation. Unlike the username, your Epic ID cannot be changed and is not displayed to other users.
Stay epic
Hope this guide helped you locate your Epic ID. Now you can start tracking your advanced game stats or matchmaking with friends. Don't forget to connect your Epic ID to your Rocket League account to link your progress and rankings across all platforms.
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