Can I change the Epic Games Launcher installation path?

The Epic Games Launcher installs automatically on your device. If you wish to select a different directory, you can force the installation path by starting the installer through the Command Prompt.

  1. Download the latest version of the Epic Games Launcher installer.
  2. Right-click the installer and select Copy as path.
    Note: If you are using Windows 10, hold the Shift key while right-clicking the file to display the Copy as path option.
  3. Type cmd in the Windows search bar and open Command Prompt.
  4. In Command Prompt, right-click inside the window to paste the installer path.
  5. Add a space followed by /installdir at the end of the path.
    Example: "C:\Users\username\Desktop\EpicInstaller.exe" /installdir
  6. Press Enter.

The installer will open and allow you to choose a custom installation location for the Epic Games Launcher.

If you wish to choose a different installation location for games installed through the Epic Games Launcher. Refer to How do I change the default installation path for my games on the Epic Games Launcher?