Fortnite 2FA: how to activate two-factor authentication for Fortnite
Fortnite 2FA lets you boogie down in safety
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Want to know how to enableFortnite2FA (two-factor authentication)? Then our step-by-step guide is sure to help you out.
Turning on 2FA for yourEpic Gamesaccount will not only get you an exclusive emote inFortnite- theBoogie Downdance - but will also protect you from any hackers looking to steal your account from you. So whether you’ve recently fallen for a V-Bucks scam, have some rare items you won’t want someone stealing or simply want some extra peace of mind, turning on 2FA could help secure your profile.
It also only takes five minutes to set up two-factor authentication, so there’s no reason not to. Here’s how to enable Fortnite 2FA.
Step-by-step guide to turn on Fortnite 2FA
To turn on 2FA you need to log in to your Epic Games account on theofficial site. Hit ‘Sign In’ in the top right and select the platform your Fortnite account is associated with.
With that done you should now have two-factor authentication successfuly enabled. Your account will be issued the Boogie Down emote - which you’ll get the next time you open Fortnite - and will be a good deal more secure now that 2FA is turned on.
Two-factor authentication, in general, comes recommended from us for any and all games, apps and accounts you use frequently. It’s an extra line of defence against bad eggs who have the technical knowhow to hack into your accounts and potentially steal personal details.
Whether it’s a streaming service likeNetflixorDisney Plus, or online games like Fortnite orFinal Fantasy 14, you’ll never want to turn 2FA off once you’ve gotten used to the extra step of typing in a separate code, especially in today’s age when we’re more online than ever before.
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