What happens when you unlink Epic Games? (Best Solution)

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When you unlink your Epic Games account from a console, all of your progression and purchased items will be lost. This includes any V-Bucks that you may have had in your account.
Your account will be reset to level 1 and you’ll have to start all over again if you want to continue playing on that console.
You will not be able to use any of the same usernames or email addresses that you used for your previous account.
If you have any outstanding refunds due from Epic Games, they will be processed and sent to you once your account has been unlinked.
You will no longer be able to play any of the games that you had purchased through Epic Games on that console.
Once your account has been unlinked, you will not be able to link it to another console for at least 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How do I unlink and relink my Epic Games?

A. The process is simple:

Visit the account deactivation page.
Enter the email address associated with your account.
Click “Submit.”
Check your email for a message from us with the subject line “Deactivate Your Epic Games Account.”
Click the link in that email to finish deactivating your account.

Once your account has been deactivated, you’ll need to wait 30 days before you can link it to another console.

Q. Why can’t I unlink my Epic Games account?

A. In some cases, we may not be able to unlink your account if it’s associated with a pending transaction or refund. If this is the case, please reach out to our customer support team for assistance.

Q. How do I know if my Epic Games account has been unlinked?

A. You’ll receive an email from us confirming that your account has been unlinked. Once your account has been unlinked, you’ll need to wait 30 days before you can link it to another console.

Q. I unlinked my Epic Games account by mistake. Can I get it back?

A. Yes, if you unlink your account by mistake, you can contact our customer support team and we’ll help you get it back. However, please note that you will not be able to link your account to another console for at least 30 days.

Q. I unlinked my Epic Games account and now I can’t link it to another console. What do I do?

A. In order to protect your account, we require that you wait 30 days before you can link it to another console. This is to prevent someone from maliciously taking over your account. If you need to link your account sooner, please contact our customer support team for assistance.

Q. I shared my Epic Games account with a family member/friend and now they can’t play anymore. What can I do?

A. If you unlinked your Epic Games account from a console, any progression or purchases made on that account will be lost. This includes any V-Bucks that were in the account. We recommend that you do not share your Epic Games account with anyone to avoid losing access to your progression and purchased items.

Q. Do you lose your skins if you unlink your fortnite account?

A. No, your skins are tied to your Epic Games account and not your console. You will not lose any skins if you unlink your Epic Games account from a console.

Q. How do I unlink my steam epic?

A. You can unlink your Steam account from your Epic Games account by following these steps:

Log in to your Epic Games account.
Click on your username in the top right corner and select “Account.”
Under “External Accounts,” click on “Unlink” next to your Steam account.

You will be prompted to confirm that you want to unlink your accounts. Once you’ve confirmed, your Steam account will be unlinked from your Epic Games account.

Q. Can I have multiple Epic Games accounts?

A. Yes, you can have multiple Epic Games accounts, but each one must be linked to a different email address. You will not be able to link multiple Epic Games accounts to the same email address.

Q. How do I get my old skin back on Fortnite?

A. If you’ve unlinked your Epic Games account from a console, any progression or purchases made on that account will be lost. This includes any skins that were in the account. We recommend that you do not share your Epic Games account with anyone to avoid losing access to your progression and purchased items.

Q. How do I unlink my Nintendo account from Fortnite?

A. You can unlink your Nintendo account from your Epic Games account by following these steps:

Log in to your Epic Games account.
Click on your username in the top right corner and select “Account.”
Under “External Accounts,” click on “Unlink” next to your Nintendo account.

You will be prompted to confirm that you want to unlink your accounts. Once you’ve confirmed, your Nintendo account will be unlinked from your Epic Games account.

Q. Can I have multiple Fortnite accounts?

A. Yes, you can have multiple Fortnite accounts, but each one must be linked to a different email address. You will not be able to link multiple Fortnite accounts to the same email address.

Q. What happens if I delete my Epic Games account?

A. Deleting your Epic Games account is a permanent action that cannot be undone. Once you delete your account, all of your information, including your progress and purchases, will be lost. We do not recommend deleting your Epic Games account unless you are absolutely sure that you want to permanently lose all of your data.

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