How to enable 2FA for your Epic Games account
Updated June 5, 2026
A step-by-step guide on how to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Epic Games account using Authenticator App. With 2FA enabled, signing in requires both your password and a temporary verification code — keeping your account safe even if your password is stolen.
Download Authenticator App
First, download the Authenticator ℠ App on your Apple device. Click the button below or scan the QR code with your iPhone camera.
Get the Authenticator ℠ App
Scan the QR codes from Epic Games and generate secure one-time codes.
Open your Account settings
Sign in to epicgames.com and open your Account page. This is where all your sign-in and security options are managed.
Go to Password & Security
From your account menu, open the Password & Security tab. Epic Games groups its two-factor authentication options here.
Enable Third-Party Authenticator App
Scroll down to the Two-Factor Authentication section and turn on the Third-Party Authenticator App option to start setup.
Reveal the QR code
Epic Games opens a pop-up showing a QR code (and a secret key). Leave this window open on your computer while you grab your phone.
Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App
On your iPhone, open the Authenticator App and tap the + button at the bottom to add a new account, then point the camera at the QR code on screen. If you can't scan it, choose manual entry and type in the secret key Epic Games shows instead.
Save the Epic Games entry in the app
After the scan, the Authenticator App fills in the Epic Games account name and secret key automatically. Confirm the details look right and tap Save to store the entry.
Read the 6-digit code
Your Authenticator App now shows a 6-digit verification code for your Epic Games account. The code refreshes every 30 seconds, so note the current one.
Enter the code and activate
Back on the Epic Games website, type the 6-digit code from your Authenticator App into the field, then click Activate to confirm and turn on two-factor authentication.
Save your backup codes
Your Epic Games account is now protected. Save the backup codes shown somewhere safe so you can still sign in if you ever lose access to your Authenticator App.
Backup & recovery
The official Epic Games help snippet confirms that after setup a confirmation message is sent to your account email, but it did not specify downloadable backup or recovery codes for the authenticator method. If you lose access to your authenticator app, recover your account through Epic Games Account Support rather than relying on a stored recovery-code list. Keep your account email secure, as it is used to confirm and recover 2FA.
That's it — your Epic Games account is now protected with two-factor authentication. If you have any issues during setup, visit the official Epic Games help page. Stay safe!
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