Like they did recently when Fortnite’s playing hard to get with an Unable to Log In to Your Epic Games Account message. And gamers are pissed because they’ve been stuck in a wormhole trying to log in and getting the error over and over again. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. If you are having trouble logging into your Epic Games account at this time, please try again later, then this blog has a step-by-step guide on how to fix your error.
What Causes Unable to Login to Your Epic Games Account Error in Fortnite?
Experiencing the log issue with Fortnite can be caused by several reasons:
- Server outages or server maintenance periods
- Unstable internet connection
- Accumulated cache and cookies
- Conflicts with Third-Party Software
- Outdated game version
Tip: In the future, if you experience login errors, we suggest unlinking your Epic Games account from other accounts to which it is linked. Additionally, make sure you log out of your Epic Games account on other devices and use only one at a time.
Method 1: Switch Wi-Fi Connection to Mobile Data or Vice Versa
If you have any issues with logging in Fortnite and the Wi-Fi is stalling out for what seems like forever, but you do have a plan on your phone for your mobile data, you can use that to get a better and faster connection. If on the other hand, you are already using mobile data and are experiencing one of the troubles, then it is good to switch to Wi-Fi to sharpen your internet.
Method 2: Use a VPN to Switch Game Server
possibilities that the Fortnite or Epic Games servers in your region are down due to process downtime or being under maintenance now might be why you’re struggling to log in your account. And while it’s impossible to do, you can use a VPN to connect to Epic Games servers in a different region and you’ll gain a little extra protection. After you select the VPN service that best suits your needs, follow our How to Set up VPN and Proxy in Windows 11 to use the service as you want.
Method 3: Run the Game as an Administrator
Some apps may require additional administrative credentials for them to work correctly. If you run Epic Games as an administrator the launcher runs with all the necessary privileges which might help you out with the login issue.
- Open Epic Games Launcher on the computer and right click on the Epic Game Launcher shortcut on the desktop and select Properties for the context menu.
- Under Settings, tick the box Run this program as an administrator. Select this Settings box and check it out as an administrator.
- After updating save the changes created by navigating through the folders so, click on Apply and again click on OK.
Method 4: Update Fortnite
If Fortnite is no longer updated, you may experience the problem if you can’t log in to your Epic Games account at this moment, please try later. Here’s how you can update the game:
- Scroll down and open up Epic Games Launcher by clicking on the profile icon in the top right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, click Settings.
- Go to the MANAGE GAMES section and under that, enable the Allow Auto-Updates.
Method 5: Verify Game Files
With verification of the game files, the game files will go through the verification process, if they’re damaged or corrupted, or repaired. Also, your saved data will not be modified at all.
- Head to the Library from the Epic Games Launcher, and click on the three dots alongside Fortnite.
- Go to Manage, and then click on VERIFY next to Verify Files.
- Let the verification process finish, and once it does relaunch Fortnite.
Method 6: Create a New Account
If you still can’t sign in to your current account, then you could create a new one. Follow the steps:
- Head to the Epic Games official website and once you open click on the Sign up with Email.
- Scroll down give all your details in the Sign Up form and hit Continue.
- Sign up, play Fortnite, and then log in to your new account.
Method 7: Reinstall Game
The final option is to reinstall Fortnite if you haven’t been able to log in using one of the above methods. It will also remove all corrupt files, potentially which will help push out the issue.
- Follow the path: Programs and Features > Uninstall a program.
- Navigate to your installation right-click on Fortnite and Uninstall.
- Go to the Epic Games Launcher library, and search for Fortnite.
- Click on ‘BROWSE’, choose the pathway you want the files to install at, and click on the ‘INSTALL’ button.
Method 8: Contact Support
If you are a resort or you try to contact Epic Games Support for more assistance for a resort. This can help you to easily diagnose and fix the problem meaning you can get back on the game as quickly as possible.
We hope that through our guide, you fix the unable to log in to your Epic Games account at this time, please try again error is now fixed. Let us know in the comments if you have any queries or suggestions for us. For more troubleshooting guides, stay connected to Techcult.
