How to Register for an Epic Games Account

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In this wikiHow you will learn how to make an Epic Games Account. With your new account you will be able to play games such as: Fortnite ,
Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition ,
ARK: Survival Evolved ,
Sid Meier's Civilization VI and much more!

  1. Visit [epicgames.com epicgames.com]
  2. Click Sign in.
  3. Click Sign up.
  4. Enter your email, Google account, or another option.
  5. Verify your date of birth.
  6. Enter a display name and password.
  7. Check your email for the verification link.

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    You will find this in the upper right hand corner. Click it.
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    This is at the bottom. If you don't already have an account, click this link.
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    There are currently seven different ways you can sign up, including using your email, Facebook, a gaming console account, Google, or Apple account.
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    You must be 13 or older to create an account.
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    You now have an Epic Games account.
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    What if it said you already have an account sign in when you don't?
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    Try selecting the 'I forgot my password' option. If you already have an account with that email, then it will send you an option to reset your password.
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    After creating a new epic account how do i link it to my existing game?
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    If you go to account settings on the website, there is an option to link your accounts together.
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