Fortnite deleting accounts unless players use Social Security or credit card numbers for verification (2024)

FAQs

Why is Fortnite asking for SSN or credit? ›

However, according to the official blog by Epic Games, this is being done to ensure that the person creating the account is, in fact, an adult. Since the Social Security Number or credit/debit card information will provide irrefutable proof of age, it is a failsafe mechanic, for the most part.

The deletion warning states that if players don't verify their accounts, they will be permanently deleted. Players are given 30 days to verify their accounts, which is more than enough time.

Can you delete your Epic Games account without verification? As of right now, you cannot. Epic Games makes sure that you get your account deleted through a code sent by email. You can submit your information through the Contact Us form if you aren't able to access your email for verification.

Social Security Number verification (available only in the US) Your first name, last name, date of birth, address, zip code and the last 4 digits of your social security number (SSN) are checked against a government database to confirm you're an adult.

While it is currently optional, we strongly recommend you verify the email address associated with your Epic account. This helps protect your account with our two-factor authentication and makes it easier for Player Support to assist you in the event of any suspicious activity with your account.

If you do not reactivate it, after 14 days your account will be permanently deleted.

This usually happens when you break terms of service. That said, games can ban you for other reasons too. Fortnite previously banned users for ridiculous reasons, like lag. Even as recently as September 2022, Fortnite issued a mass temporary ban targeting players in the Late Game Arena.

If you decide to delete your account, you'll lose all of your data and information on Epic Games, including your games, purchases, in-game content, game progress, and other data that was tied to your Epic Games account.

Players are temporarily banned from Fortnite when they're discovered doing something that is against the Code of Conduct or against the rules of a tournament. Temporary bans last up to 30 days, and players will be able to reboard the Battle Bus after the specified time.

When you enter your email address and password, a pop-up window will appear. Note: If this pop-up does not appear, then your request to delete your Epic Games account has already been completed. To cancel your account deletion request, click REACTIVATE ACCOUNT.

What if I can't verify my Epic Games account? ›

Log in to your account page. You'll see a yellow notification at the top of the screen if your email is unverified. Click click here to resend in the yellow notification. This sends a verification message to the email address on the account.

Log in to your Epic Games account and then go to the Account portal. In the ACCOUNT INFO section, click the Edit button to the right of your email address. In the pop-up window, enter your new email address and then click CONFIRM. Note: You must enter an email address that's not in use on another Epic Games account.

Because of this, we need to verify your identity so we know you are really you. One of the most common, COPPA-approved methods used for verifying identity is to charge or authorize a small amount to a credit card. The credit card transaction proves your identity.

Step 6: Download Fortnite, which is free, so you don't need to use a credit card or currency to download it.

If a player indicates they are a child, privacy laws may require a parent or guardian to provide permission for them to access an online game or service that collects personal information.

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