Fortnite is one of the most popular games of the past two years, with a huge fan base all over the world. For many users, keeping their account protected is important. This can be achieved by having a strong password on the account, but there is a way to add an extra layer of security.
Since we can activate two-step verification on the Fortnite account, a good way to prevent someone from accessing it or hacking it. So it is a very convenient option, which we can activate on our account by following a few simple steps at any time.
The way to activate this verification or two-step authentication is easy, and we can do it on all the accounts we have, regardless of the platform on which we are playing the popular Epic Games title. So if you were thinking of improving the security of your account or you suffered some problem, such as a hack, it is a good option to consider.
Two-step verification in Fortnite
First, we will have to log in to our Fortnite account, on the platform you play on in your case. Once you have logged into your account, the steps to follow are the following:
- Go to the profile settings section.
- Look for the Two-Step Authentication option.
- You will see two options in this case: Enable Authentication App and Email Authentication.
- Choose the one you want, although email can be convenient if you already have a verified email. If you don’t have one, they will send you an email to verify the account so you can use it. Once this has happened, click on the Activate authentication button.
- Wait for an email with a code to arrive.
- Enter the code every time you want to log in.
Fortnite requires that every time you log in to your Epic Games account on any new device, or on a device you haven’t logged in on for more than 30 days, you’ll need to enter this code that they’ve sent you. So it won’t do anyone else any good to have your password, as they won’t be able to log into your account without this code.
Tips for creating passwords
While two-step verification is a good security measure for your Fortnite account, the password you use on it is also important. A strong password will make it difficult for someone to hack your account. A very common mistake among users is to use the same passwords on their accounts, which does not help to make the account any more secure. Therefore, it is worth keeping a few things in mind:
- Avoid using your date of birth.
- Do not use your first name, last name or personal information in your passwords.
- Use different passwords on different accounts.
- Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and some symbols to create a strong password that is difficult to hack.
When playing, there are also certain aspects that should be considered, in order to avoid security problems with your account. For example, do not use or minimize the use of public networks, since it is easier for someone to hack your account from one of them, in addition to sharing more data this way. This is also the case with unknown networks. If there is a network that you do not know, it is best not to connect to it, due to the possible risks that this poses to the account.
What to do if your Fortnite account has been hacked
One of the biggest worries for many users is having their Fortnite account hacked . Unfortunately, there are cases where the worst fears become real and they suffer a hack on their account. There are several things that can be done, depending on the severity of the matter, and whether or not we still have access to the account, as this is something that clearly limits the plan of action.
If you have access to the account, the first thing to do is to change the password . The hacker in question may have tried but failed, or the account hack may not have been complete. In any case, if we have noticed that someone has entered our account in the game and changed something, we have to change the password.
On the other hand, it may be the case that we do not have access to our Fortnite account, because the hacker has changed the password. In that case, when logging in we must click on “I have forgotten my password”. A recovery link will then be sent to the email, with which we should be able to access the account again and from there change the password , for a secure one that prevents hackers from continuing to have access to it.
If you don’t receive an email, it’s likely that the hacker has changed the email account associated with that profile. So there’s nothing you can do in this case, the hacker has taken control of your account and you’ve lost it, unfortunately.