My Fortnite account has been hacked, how to avoid it

Fortnite is one of the most popular games of the last two years, which has a huge legion of fans around the world. For many users, keeping their account protected is important. This can be achieved by having a strong password on the account, but there is a way to add an additional layer of security.

Since we can activate two-step verification on your account in Fortnite. A good way to prevent someone from accessing or hacking it. So it is a very convenient option, which we can activate in our account by following a few simple steps at all times.

The way to activate this verification or authentication It is easy in two steps, which we can do in all the accounts we have, regardless of the platform on which we are playing the popular Epic Games title. So if you were planning to improve the security of your account or you suffered a problem, such as a hack, it is a good option to consider.

Two-Step Verification in Fortnite

First we will have to log into our Fortnite account, on the platform where you play in your case. When you have already logged into your account, the steps to follow are the following:

• Go to the profile configuration section.
• Look for the Two-Step Authentication option.
• You will see two options in this case: Activate the authentication application and Authentication by email.
• Choose the one you want, although by email it can be convenient, if you already have a verified email. If you don't have it, they will send you an email to verify the account and that you can use it. When this has happened, click on the Activate authentication button.
• Wait for an email with a code to arrive.
• Enter the code every time you want to enter.

Fortnite states that every time you log in with your Epic Games account On any new device, or on a device where you have not logged in for more than 30 days, you will have to enter this code that they have sent you. Therefore, it will not help someone else to have your password, since without this code they will not be able to enter the account.

Tips for creating passwords

Although this two-step verification is a good security measure for your Fortnite account, the password you use in it it is also important. A strong password will make it difficult for someone to hack into your account. A very common mistake among users is to use the same passwords in their accounts, which does not help to make the account any more secure. So it is convenient to take some aspects into account:

• Avoid using your date of birth.
• Do not use your name, surname or personal information in your passwords.
• Use different passwords on different accounts.
• Use uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some symbols to create a strong password that is difficult to hack.

When it comes to playing, there are also certain aspects that should be considered, to avoid security problems in your account. For example, do not use or minimize the use of public networks, since it's easier for someone to hack into your account from one of them, in addition to sharing more data in this way. It is also the case with unknown networks. If there is a network that you do not know, it is best not to connect, due to the possible risks that this implies for the account.

What to do if your Fortnite account has been hacked

One of the biggest concerns for many users is that hack your Fortnite account. Unfortunately, there are cases where the worst fears become real and your account is hacked. There are several things that can be done, depending on the seriousness of the matter, and whether or not we still have access to the account, since this is something that clearly limits the action plan.

If you have access to the account, the measure to follow, the first thing to do, is to change the password. The hacker in question may have tried but couldn't, or the account was not hacked completely. In any case, if we have noticed that someone has entered our account in the game and has changed something, we have to change the password.

On the other hand, it may be the case that we do not have access to our Fortnite account, because the hacker has changed the password. In this case, when logging in, click on "I have forgotten my password." Then a recovery link will be sent to the email, with which we should be able to access the account again and from there change then the password, for one that is secure and that prevents hackers from continuing to access it.

If you do not receive an email, it is likely that the hacker I have changed the email account associated with said profile. So there is nothing to do in this case, the hacker has taken control of your account and you have lost it, unfortunately.