How do I link a different platform account to my Epic Games account?

If you see this error when trying to link a new external account, it means another account of the same platform was previously linked to your Epic Games account:

You previously linked a different [platform] account to your Epic Games account

You'll need to remove the linking restriction before you can link your new platform account. But before you remove the restriction, do the following:

• If another account of the same platform is currently linked, unlink it first by selecting Unlink under that platform on your Linked accounts (Opens in a new tab) page and following the on-screen instructions.
• If you have an active Fortnite Crew subscription on the platform account you're removing, cancel it first - you won't get any new rewards from it once unlinked.

Once done, remove the restriction, then link the new platform account:

1. Click here to remove the linking restriction.
   Caution: This can only be done once every 365 days and cannot be bypassed.
2. After the restriction is removed, go to Linked accounts (Opens in a new tab) and under Link an account, select the platform icon. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the linking.
   Caution: Double-check that you're linking the correct platform account before you confirm.
3. Once linked, open a game on that platform and you should see all the progress of your Epic Games account.