With the increasing number of hackers on the Internet, having 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) is a must these days. If you also want to make sure and ensure that your Fortnite account is secure by enabling 2FA. Keep in mind that you should never give your password to anyone. Epic Games will never ask for help when you contact them for help or any other reason. That's why in this article we will tell you how to turn on 2FA in Fortnite.
If you need an extra level of security, I would recommend enabling it. By which you will be protected from any potential hacker. If you have tons of skins, friends and compliments on your account, you'll want to keep it safe. With that said, let's get started and see how to turn on 2FA in Fortnite.
Fortnite Chapter 3: How to Turn On 2FA
Its biggest feature is that, if your 2FA is enabled, and someone tries to log in to your account, you will receive a code on your mobile or email. Don't worry though, you won't need to enter a code every time you log in. This is because the device you are using can be registered and will be trusted. However, if you use another device, you'll get a code and have to enter it 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. Hope you will be satisfied with this article. Don’t forget to bookmark our page if you want to read more game updates and news