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.

   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.

   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.