Fortnite has become one of the most popular games in the world, with millions of players logging in each day to battle it out on the virtual battlefield. However, with success comes attention, and that attention has attracted hackers who want to gain access to unsuspecting players’ accounts, steal their information and virtual goods, and wreak havoc on the game.

To reduce the risk of being a victim of hacking, it is essential to secure your Fortnite account with two-factor authentication (2FA), which adds an extra layer of security to your account login process. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Go to the Epic games website

Begin by going to the Epic Games website (epicgames.com). Click on the “Sign In” button located in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Step 2: Login to your account

Enter your account credentials, which include your email address and password, and click on the “Sign In” button.

Step 3: View your account security settings

Once you are logged in, click on your username in the top right-hand corner of the screen and select “Account” from the drop-down list.

Step 4: Navigate to password and security settings

Click on the “Password & Security” tab on the left-hand side of the screen.

Step 5: Enable two-factor authentication

Scroll down until you find the “Two-Factor Authentication” section and click on “Enable Authenticator App.”

Step 6: Install and set up an authenticator app

You can then choose from a list of authenticator apps recommended by Epic Games, such as Google Authenticator or Authy. Download and install the app on your device, and follow the instructions to add your Epic Games account to it.

Step 7: Enter the authentication code

Once you have downloaded the authenticator app and added your Epic Games account to it, a six-digit code will be generated by the app. Enter this code on the Epic Games website to complete the 2FA setup process.

Step 8: Confirm your phone number

You can also choose to confirm your phone number to receive 2FA codes via SMS text messages by clicking on “Enable SMS Authentication” and following the prompts.

With 2FA enabled, every time you log in to your Fortnite account from a new device or location, you will be required to enter a one-time password generated by your authenticator app, or via SMS text message, in addition to your email address and password.

In conclusion, 2FA is an essential feature to secure your Fortnite account and protect it from unauthorized access. Enabling 2FA just takes a few minutes, and it is well worth the extra effort to preserve your account’s security and keep your hard-earned progress safe.