Epic Games is a name you must have heard of if you are a gamer, and if not, then you are really not that aware of the gaming world. Epic Games is an American gaming company that has been in the market since 1991 and recently gained popularity with its game, Fortnite.
With Fortnite’s popularity, Epic Games gained more recognition than before. And it is worth appreciating because along with Fortnite, there are many other top-selling games that you can enjoy on Epic Games, such as Warframe, God of War, Chivalry, Dauntless, Rocket League, and many others.
The good thing about Epic Games is that you can play games on any device, whether you have Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, or any other device. Epic Games supports cross-platform play, which allows you to enjoy the games on any device you own and can play games with your friends without any issues.
In this guide, we will help you with the activation of the Epic Games account on your devices, whether it is Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch.
Prerequisites
Before the activation of your Epic Games account on your gaming console, make sure you have all these things with you:
- A stable Wifi internet connection for hassle-free play.
- A second device to visit the activation page epicgames.com/activate.
- For an official account, check if you have an official Epic Games account or not, if you don’t have one, then create an account first.
And if you have all these things with you then continue with the activation process.
How to Create an Epic Games Account
This part is for those who don’t have an official Epic Games account; those who already have an account can skip this section and jump to the next part of this article.
Now, new gamers, please follow these steps to create your official Epic Games account:
- First, search for the Epic Games, and from the search results go to the Epic Games official page, epicgames.com.
- Once the page is open, click on the SIGN IN option, which is located at the upper right corner of the screen.
- After that, on the screen, you’ll see various options through which you can sign in to Epic Games. Look for the Sign-in option, which will be at the bottom of all the other options.
- Click on the Sign In option.
- A new page will open, on that page click on the LINK TO NEW ACCOUNT option and then enter the details asked on the page to create the account.
- Once you enter all the required information for account creation, click on the Continue button.
- Then go to your email account, and open the verification email sent by Epic Games.
- To complete the process, click on the Verification link in the email.
Once you follow all these steps, your account will be created and you can proceed with the activation process.
How to Activate Epic Games on Xbox
For those people who own an Xbox gaming console, follow these steps to activate the Epic Games on your Xbox:
- First, connect Xbox to your TV and install the Epic Games app from Microsoft Store.
- Once the app is installed on your device, open it and click on the Link an Account option.
- After that, a new page will open, on that page you’ll see an Activation Code.
- Grab your second device, like a mobile phone, tablet, or computer, and open the activation page, epicgames.com/activate.
- On the page enter the Activation code as it is shown on your TV screen.
- After entering the code, click on Continue.
- Then you’ll see a Sign In page open on your second device, enter the Sign In details and click on the Log In Now option.
- Once you have logged into your account, a message will appear on the screen confirming that activation is completed and the screen on your device refresh shortly.
How to Activate Epic Games on PlayStation
Follow these steps to activate the Epic Games account on your PlayStation:
- Connect the PlayStation to your TV and click on the Epic Games app.
- Once the app is open, click on the LINK AN ACCOUNT option.
- Then, a page will appear on your TV screen with the instructions to activate the account, along with an Activation Code.
- Next, grab your computer, mobile phone, or tablet and go to the activation page, epicgames.com/activate.
- On the activation page enter the code and click on the Continue button.
- After that on the page enter your Sign In credentials and click on the Log In button.
- A message will appear on your screen confirming the activation process and your TV screen will refresh accordingly.
How to Activate Epic Games on Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch comes in handy when you want to play video games anytime, anywhere. Follow these steps to activate your Epic Games on your Nintendo Switch:
- Grab your Nintendo Switch and go to the Epic Games.
- Once it is open, on the screen choose the LINK AN ACCOUNT option.
- Next, on the screen, you’ll see an Activation Code with the activation instructions.
- To activate the account, grab your other device, like a phone, tablet, or laptop, and go to the epicgames.com/activate webpage.
- On the page, enter the activation code as it is as shown on the Nintendo Switch screen.
- Click on the Continue option.
- Then, enter your Epic Games account’s sign-in details and click on the Log In Now option.
- After you log in to your account, on the screen you’ll see the message that says your device is activated and ready.
- After that grab your Nintendo Switch, choose the Accept option shown on the screen, and enjoy playing games on that.
Final Thoughts
The process of activating your Epic Games account is quite simple and easy. All you need to do is follow the steps mentioned above according to your device. Still, if you face any issues during the process, please leave a comment below. Also check out the FAQs section maybe some of your concerns are already there, along with the solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my accounts are successfully linked?
Go to the Epic Games website, log in, select Account from the dropdown menu, select Connections from the sidebar, and then Accounts to check if your account is linked to the device of your choice.
How do I get into my Epic Games account if I don’t know the password?
Go to the Epic Games website, and on the sign-in page click on the Forgot Password option and follow the instructions to create a new password.
How do I get into my Epic Games account if I don’t know the email?
If you don’t know the email you used in creating your Epic Games account then go to the Epic Games Support section and get in touch with the support team.
How to unlink the Epic Games account on the console?
Go to the Epic Games website, log in, select Account from the dropdown menu, and select Connections from the sidebar. Next, click on Accounts, choose the console you want to unlink and click on the Disconnect option.