Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Fortnite: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by requiring a second form of verification beyond just your password. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of enabling 2FA on Epic Games' popular battle royale title, Fortnite.

Why Use Two-Factor Authentication?

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Before diving into the steps, let's quickly discuss why using two-factor authentication is important:

* It significantly reduces the risk of account compromise due to password theft or guessing.

* Even if an attacker gains access to your primary login credentials (e.g., through a data breach), they won't be able to log in without having possession of your 2FA device.

Prerequisites

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Before you begin, make sure:

1. You have the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox installed on your computer.

2. The TypingDNA Authenticator extension is downloaded and installed from 'TypingDNA's official website'(https://www.typingdna.com/authenticator-extension.html).

3. Your Fortnite account has two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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### Step 1: Log in to your Epic Games Account

1. Open a web browser and navigate to 'epicgames.com'(http://epicgames.com/).

2. Click on the 'Log In' button at the top right corner of the page.

3. Enter your Epic Games account credentials (email address or username, password) and click 'Login'.

### Step 2: Access Account Settings

1. After successful login, hover over your profile picture in the upper-right corner of the webpage.

2. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu.

3. In this menu, select Account from the options provided:

!'Selecting 'Account' option'(https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg)

### Step 3: Enable Two-Factor Authentication

1. On your account dashboard, click on the Password & Security tab located in the left-hand navigation bar.

2. Scroll down to find and select 'Two-factor authentication' under the 'Security' heading:

!'Locating 'Two-factor authentication' option'(https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg)

### Step

1. Clicking this link will redirect you to a new page where you can enable two-factor (2FA) for your Epic Games account.

2. Select Use Authenticator App as the 2nd factor method:

!'Selecting 'Authenticator app' option'(https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg)

### Step

1. You will then be asked to scan a QR code using either Google's Authenticator or Microsoft Azure MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) apps available for Android and iOS devices.

2. Alternatively, you can manually enter the provided 6-digit code from your authenticator app instead of scanning it:

!'Entering manual verification codes'(https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg)

### Step

1. Once you have successfully added one or more accounts to your Authenticator App (e.g., Google's), open the Fortnite client on your computer.

2. Click on Settings in the upper left corner of the main menu:

!'Locating 'Settings' option'(https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg)

3. Under 'Account', select Linked Accounts from the drop-down list:

!'Selecting 'Linked accounts''((https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg)

4. Click on '+' button at the bottom right corner of this page to add a new linked account.

5. Select Fortnite as your platform and enter your Epic Games username associated with it when prompted:

!'Adding a new linked account'(https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg

### Step

1. After successfully linking your accounts, go back into the 'Settings' menu within the main lobby of Fortnite by pressing `Esc` on PC (or `Options` + `/` on consoles).

2. Click on Account and then select Linked Accounts from there:

!'Locating 'Linked Accounts''((https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg

3. From this page, find the account you just added in step 5 above.

4. Hover over it with your mouse cursor until three dots appear next to its name (or press `Right-click` on Mac):

'Image description: Three dots icon'

5. Select Edit from the context menu that appears:

!'Selecting 'Edit''((https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg

6. Under 'Linked Accounts' section, you'll see an option called 'Two-Factor Authentication'. Toggle it ON to enable 2FA for this particular account.

7. Follow any additional prompts to complete the process and save your changes:

'Image description: Two-factor authentication toggle switched on'

Troubleshooting Common Issues

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### Step

1. If you're experiencing issues enabling two-factor (2FA) or receiving an error message stating that 'Two-Factor Authentication is not working', try restarting both Fortnite client and browser completely.

2. Additionally, ensure that your authenticator app has been properly configured to work with Epic Games' system by following the instructions provided earlier in this article:

* Open Google's Authenticator (or Microsoft Azure MFA) on your mobile device.

* Tap '+' icon at bottom right corner of main screen.

3. If you're still encountering problems, visit 'EpicGames Support'(https://support.epicgames.com/) for further assistance or post a question in the official Fortnite subReddit community:

r/FortnitePls

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By following these simple steps and enabling two-factor authentication on your Epic Games account through TypingDNA Authenticator extension, you'll significantly enhance the security of all connected services including Fortnite. Remember that it's always better safe than sorry when protecting sensitive information online!

Hope this guide was helpful! If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding anything mentioned above feel free to ask me anytime via comments below - I'm here to help!

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