Every so often while playing Fortnite a message appears inviting you to enable an elusive option 2FA but you don't know how to do it or what it is? Would you like to make your Epic Games account more secure by activating two-factor authentication but you don't know how to proceed? Then you will be happy to know that you are in the right place at the right time!
In today's guide, in fact, I will explain to you how to enable 2FA on Fortnite in order to make your account safer and to make the message that appears every now and then disappear. As a final result, you will keep the bad guys out of your account and you will be able to return to play the famous Epic Games title without further “interruptions”. In addition, in certain periods, you can also take advantage of dedicated promotions that will allow you to obtain game elements thanks to 2FA.
Courage: what are you waiting for? Do you want to go back to playing Fortnite while keeping your account safe? Yup? Perfect, then read and put into practice the brief instructions below. I assure you that, in no time at all, you will have reached your goal and your account will be more secure. There is nothing left for me to do, except wish you a good read!
Index
- What is 2FA
- How to activate 2FA Fortnite
- How to get the unlock code
- Email authentication
- Google Authenticator
- Lastpass Authenticator
- Microsoft Authenticator
- Authy
- In case of dubbi or problem
What is 2FA
Prima di enter the dettaglio della procedura su how to enable 2FA on Fortnite, I think it is of fundamental importance to explain to you what it is. Well, the 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) is a method that allows you to set a security code generated at regular intervals to prevent someone else from accessing your account without permission, by requesting a "disposable" code (in addition to the standard password) that is delivered to one of the devices in the user's possession.
Let's take a practical example: if an attacker wants to access your Fortnite account, they will probably do so from a device that is not owned by you. If you have not activated 2FA, the attacker will only need to know the e-mail address and password of your account. This means that your account could be easily compromised if the Epic Games platform is hacked.
By activating, instead, thetwo-factor authentication, the attacker would not be able to access your account, as, in addition to the standard password of the account, he will be asked to enter a additional unique code which will be sent to a device in your possession. In short, the degree of protection is much higher using this feature and, for this reason, Epic Games itself strongly recommends its use.
How to activate 2FA Fortnite
To enable 2FA in Fortnite, connect to the official Epic Games website using any web browser and enter your email address and yours Password, or press on one of the various social icon available (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Facebook e Google) to authenticate you through their accounts. Once you have entered the data, press the button Log in and the page to manage two-factor authentication will appear on the screen.
If this does not happen, you may need to turn your provisional account into an Epic Games account. In this case, I advise you to pay attention to the instructions that appear on the screen, since in some cases you may lose the progress related to your account. For more information on this, I recommend that you consult my tutorial on how to switch accounts on Fortnite.
At this point, choose if you want to receive the unlock code for subsequent authentication via email (by pressing on the item ENABLE E-MAIL AUTHENTICATION) or whether to use a software called App Authenticator (by pressing on ACTIVATE THE AUTHENTICATOR APP). My advice is to use the e-mail address, which is definitely the most convenient method of obtaining the code and does not require the download of third-party applications.
In case you have chosen email authentication, you will receive an email message containing a code of 6 code. Now you just have to type this code in the text field and press on the item CONTINUED. This way you have enabled 2FA via email.
If, on the other hand, you have decided to take advantage of aAuthenticator App, in general you have to download an application among those recommended by Epic Games and use it to scan the QR Code that appears on the screen. Alternatively, you can also take advantage of the activation code which is provided to you by the official Epic Games website. Unfortunately I cannot be more precise in my indications, as each application requires a different procedure, but below you will find more details on this topic.
How to get the unlock code
Once you've enabled 2FA (two-factor authentication), Fortnite will ask you to enter a security code whenever you log in from a device on which you have never played the Epic Games title. There are many methods of obtaining this code: shortly, therefore, I'll explain which are the most common.
Email authentication
One of the most used methods to get the unlock code related to two-factor authentication is to take advantage of your own email address.
In fact, it simply requires Epic Games to send a 6-digit number to the user each time the latter logs in to their account from a new device. In this way you will therefore always be informed about the security of your profile and to unlock the game you only have to enter the aforementioned code in the appropriate text field. Nothing simpler.
Google Authenticator
A lot of people use products on a daily basis Google: So why not use the official Authenticator App of a company you already know?
To download and install the application Google Authenticator, you need to open the Play Store (if you have an Android device) or the App Store (if you have an iPhone or iPad), search for "google authenticator”And tap on the app icon (a gray 'G' in the shape of a handle). At this point, press the button Installa / Ottieni and, if asked, verify your identity.
Once the application is installed, start it and press on the item IT BEGINS. Then, read the instructions that appear on the screen and select the item FINE. Once this is done, click on the item Read barcode o Enter code provided and, once your account is set up correctly, you will have a 6-digit number that will be updated at regular intervals. The latter is the unlock code which you will need to enter when prompted.
LastPass Authenticator
LastPass Authenticator is one of the most used applications for generating access codes for 2FA from smartphones and tablets. Many prefer this software to others because of its ease of use.
To take advantage of LastPass Authenticator, download the application by starting the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS), searching for "lastpass authenticator”Within the latter and selecting the software icon (a white shield on a red background) from the search results. Once this is done, click on the button Installa / Ottieni and, if you are on iOS, verify your identity with Face ID, Touch ID or Apple ID password.
Once the application has started, press on the item OK and then on Allow to give it all the permissions it needs to function properly. Next, tap on the item Add New Account and then on Scan barcode (to scan the QR Code) or Enter security key (to take advantage of the appropriate code). In case you have set up your account, here you will find the unlock code, which will be updated at regular intervals.
Microsoft Authenticator
For some time now, too Microsoft has launched into the world of App Authenticator, launching a software of this type available for smartphones and tablets.
To use it, you just have to start the Play Store (if you use Android) or the App Store (if you have an iPhone or iPad), search for "microsoft authenticator”And select the app icon (a white padlock on a blue background). At this point, press on the item Installa / Ottieni and, in case you are using an iOS device, verify your identity with Face ID, Touch ID or Apple ID password.
Once the application is downloaded, start it, tap on the item INTRODUCTION I awarded her OK. Then tap the blue button '+'and select the item Other account (Google, Facebook, etc.).
Next, tap on the item Allow and framing the QR Code using the camera of your smartphone. Once this is done, you will find the unlock code on the page that will appear on the screen. Perfect, you have successfully associated your account!
Authy
How do you say? Do the solutions described above not convince you? Well, there is an application slightly different from the others, which stands out above all due to the higher degree of security and the numerous additional features (such as account backup): Authy.
To use the app in question, you must first download and install it on your device. To do this, open the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS), search for "authy”And select the software icon (two white 'U' on a red background). At this point, tap on the item Installa / Ottieni and, if you are on iOS, verify your identity using Face ID, Touch ID or Apple ID password.
Once the application starts, type yours cellphone number and prefix of the country (e.g. +39 for El country) in the appropriate text fields and tap on the item OK. Next, type yours email address and choose whether to verify your identity by calling (by tapping on PHONE CALL) or message (by pressing on the option SMS). Either way, you will be provided with a code to be entered in the appropriate text field. Great, your Authy account has been created.
At this point, tap the blue button '+'and enter the password in backup and confirmation of the backup password, which you will need to recover your account in case you lose your credentials. At this point, tap on the item ENABLE BACKUPS and then on the black button SCAN QR CODE (to scan the QR Code) or on the item Enter key manually (to enter the appropriate code). Once this is done, click on the item DONE and the unlock code you were looking for.
In case of dubbi or problem
In case of doubts or problems regarding the 2FA of Fortnite, you can contact the Epic Games Help Center. To do this, connect to the official website of the well-known software house and write "2fa”In the search field at the top right. The portal will explain to you if you can proceed independently or not. However, I recommend that you read and put into practice all the instructions that appear on the screen.
In case you need to contact Epic Games experts, click on the button CONTACT US present at the top right and enter in the appropriate form Language, Your name (optional), E-mail address e Platform (platform).
At this point, select the voice Epic Games Account Update, type a short description of the problem in the appropriate box and complete the security text. Perfect, now all you have to do is press the purple button SEND and your request will be forwarded to the service center. For more details, I invite you to check out my tutorial on how to contact Epic Games.
