Epic Games has become one of the premier destinations for purchasing and playing popular games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and more. With an Epic Games account, you can sync your progress, access your library, play with friends, and more across consoles, computers, and mobile devices.
Activating your Epic Games account is essential to get the most out of their gaming services. This guide will walk you through the activation process step-by-step for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Overview of Epic Games Activation
Epic Games started in 1991 as a video game development company responsible for blockbuster titles like Unreal and Gears of War. In 2018, they launched the Epic Games Store for Windows and Mac to directly compete with platforms like Steam.
The Epic Games Store not only sells games from Epic and other developers, but also provides the following core features:
- Cloud Saves – Sync your game progress across multiple devices
- Friends – See what games your friends are playing and connect online
- Achievements – Unlock achievements unique to each game
- Game Library – Access your full collection of purchased games
To take advantage of these services, you must activate your Epic Games account by linking it to your gaming profiles on each platform. The main benefit of doing this is seamlessly picking up where you left off as you switch between consoles, computers, and mobile without losing progress.
Activating your account also allows you to access any games you‘ve purchased from the Epic Store on all compatible devices. If you redeem game codes, those will likewise be attributed to your account.
Now let‘s get into how to activate that account across popular gaming platforms.
Activating Epic Games on PlayStation 4/5
PlayStation users can activate their Epic Games account to play titles like Fortnite while carrying over progression and customization between PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Follow these instructions:
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Go to the Epic Games website on your browser and sign-in with your account credentials. If you don‘t have an account, register for one.
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On the left sidebar menu under Connected Accounts, choose PlayStation.
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Click Connect below the PlayStation logo. This will prompt you to link your PSN online ID to your Epic account.
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Enter your PlayStation sign-in email and password on the next page. Read the permissions being granted, then select Agree and continue.
Your Epic Games profile is now activated and connected to your PlayStation account. Launching games like Fortnite on PS4 or PS5 will access your synced progression, Battle Pass tiers, V-Bucks wallet, and cosmetic items.
Activating Epic Games on Xbox One/Series X/S
Gamers on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S consoles can similarly activate Epic Games to play titles purchased from their store.
Here are the steps for Xbox activation:
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Using a browser, go to the Epic Games site and login with your existing credentials or create a new account.
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On the sidebar under Connected Accounts, choose Xbox Live.
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Select Connect below the Xbox logo then Continue.
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Sign-in with your Xbox Gamertag email address and password when redirected to authorize linking your Xbox profile to Epic.
Once connected, games like Fortnite will recognize your Xbox Live Gamertag allowing cross-progression between Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Your Epic friends list also unifies with your Xbox friends.
Activating Epic Games on Windows PC
If you‘re a PC gamer, you can gain full access to your Epic Games purchases and library by downloading their launcher app.
Follow this process:
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Go to the Epic Games Store website and download the launcher installer for Windows.
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Run the installer once downloaded and open the launcher app.
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Near the top of the launcher, click Sign In then enter your account email address and password. If you need to create an account, choose Register instead.
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After successfully signing in, your game library syncs with cloud saves along with friends and account settings.
You can now install and play titles purchased from the Epic Store on your Windows machine while tracking achievements and progress in the cloud.
Activating Epic Games on Mac
For Mac users, Epic likewise provides a native launcher app to play and manage games bought on their storefront.
Here is how to activate Epic Games on macOS:
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Visit the Epic Games Store site to download the Mac launcher installer file.
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Once downloaded, run the PKG installer package to launch the setup wizard. Follow the prompts to finish configuring.
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Open the Epic Games app from your Mac‘s Applications folder. Select Sign In and enter your account credentials if you have them or choose Create Account.
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After successfully logging in, your profile will be activated granting access to re-install and continue playing games in your library. Cloud syncing also enables picking up where you left off on other platforms.
Do note that graphically intensive titles don‘t run quite as smoothly on Mac compared to Windows PC. But you can still play hundreds of supported games from Epic‘s catalog.
Activating Epic Games on iPhone/iPad
While the Epic Games Store itself is not available on iOS, you can install and activate mobile titles like Fortnite using these steps:
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store then search for the Epic game you want. Tap Get to install it.
- Launch the freshly installed app then tap Sign In near the top.
- Input your Epic Games account email and password if you already registered previously. Otherwise, select Create Account to set up a new profile.
Once signed in, your mobile game will connect to your overarching Epic profile and access existing progression data, friends, and other details synced via the cloud.
Activating Epic Games on Android
The activation process works similarly on Android mobile devices with added flexibility since you can install Epic‘s launcher app.
Follow these instructions for getting set up:
- On your Android phone or tablet visit the Epic Games app store page on the Google Play Store. Tap Install.
- Alternatively, check the Epic Games website via your device‘s browser to directly download their launcher APK file. Enable installing from unknown sources as needed.
- Launch the freshly installed Epic Games app. Choose to Sign In with your existing account or Create a new profile if you haven‘t before.
Once successfully activated, feel free to browse the mobile game catalog or install titles you already own from your library. Saved progression syncs across any platforms you play on thanks to cloud saving.
Redeeming Epic Games Codes
If you purchase a game code card at a retail store for credit on Epic or receive a promo code for a free game, you‘ll need to redeem it to your account by following these steps:
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On Windows/Mac, launch the Epic Games launcher desktop app, click your profile icon in the top-right corner, then choose Redeem Code. On mobile, tap the ☰ icon in the top-left corner of Epic‘s app then tap Redeem Code.
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Enter your code, taking care to avoid mistyping numbers or letters. Click Redeem or Submit.
The game or credit amount should then be automatically attributed to your profile across all activated devices and appear in your game library ready for install.
Summary of Activation Steps
Refer to this table for a quick reference summary of what‘s required to activate your Epic Games account across popular platforms:
| Platform | Instructions |
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| PlayStation 4/5 | 1) Visit Epic Games site 2) Connect PlayStation account 3) Sign-in with PSN |
| Xbox One/Series X/S | 1) Go to Epic Games site 2) Connect Xbox Live account 3) Sign-in with Xbox account |
| Windows PC | 1) Download launcher 2) Open app and sign-in |
| Mac | 1) Download launcher .PKG file 2) Install and open app 3) Sign-in |
| iPhone/iPad | 1) Download game from App Store 2) Launch and sign-in |
| Android | 1) Get Epic Games app from Play Store 2) Launch and sign-in |
So there you have it! With the steps above, you can get your Epic Games profile activated across popular gaming devices. Just be sure to use the same account login credentials whenever prompted to sync everything seamlessly via the cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about activating Epic Games accounts:
What if I can‘t sign into Epic Games on my Xbox?
Double check that the Microsoft account you‘re entering matches the Gamertag connected to your Epic profile. If they still don‘t match, you may need to disconnect then reconnect the accounts on Epic‘s website.
What should I do if Epic Games activation codes don‘t work?
Attempting to redeem a code in the wrong Epic account is the most common reason they fail. Carefully make sure you‘re signed into the correct profile. Also, triple check the code for any incorrectly typed characters. If the problem persists, contact Epic Support.
Can I play mobile games without an Epic Games account?
While some mobile titles allow playing as a guest, you‘ll be very limited. Linking to an Epic account enables syncing progression across devices, participating in online events, unlocking achievements, and saving your place.
How do I contact Epic Games for activation help?
If you can‘t activate your account or are having related issues, visit Epic‘s customer support site for assistance. You can submit email tickets to their helpful support team around account, payments, or technical issues.
