Is there a limit to Epic friends?

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Yes, there is a limit to Epic friends, with most players having a cap of 1,000 friends, although some players who had more than 1,000 friends as of August 19, 2020, are allowed to keep their existing friend list, and anyone who hits the friend cap limit will need to edit or remove friends before adding new ones. The friend request limit is also limited, with accounts being able to receive a maximum of 500 incoming friend requests, and players being unable to send or receive friend invites if they have reached this limit or have 500 or more pending outgoing friend requests.

Understanding Epic Friends Limits

To further understand the limits of Epic friends, it’s essential to explore the following FAQs:

General Questions

1. What is the friend request limit on Fortnite? The friend request limit on Fortnite is 500 incoming friend requests, and players cannot send or receive friend invites if they have reached this limit or have 500 or more pending outgoing friend requests.
2. Can I share my Epic Games account with my friend? No, account sharing is not allowed, and any actions committed or bans received on the account as a result of sharing are the responsibility of the account creator.
3. How many accounts can you have on Epic? Epic Games only permits one account per email address, so players should have different logins for their Switch account and PlayStation account.

Account Management

4. Can you have multiple users on one Epic account? Yes, multiple people can create unique usernames and passwords on the same Epic account, with newly created users required to accept the Terms of Use the first time they log in.
5. Can I use the same Epic Games account on multiple devices? Yes, as long as the Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch, or Mobile account is linked to the same Epic Games account, any content purchased (except V-Bucks) and progress made is accessible across all platforms.
6. Can I have 2 Fortnite accounts with the same email? No, each Epic Games account can only be associated with a single email address, and players cannot have two Fortnite accounts with the same email address.

Family and Child Accounts

7. How many kids can use an Epic account? Up to 4 child profiles can be created on an Epic Home account.
8. Does Epic do family sharing? Epic Games does not have a family sharing function, but players can authorize library sharing on a computer by selecting Family in the side menu and clicking the box that says Authorize Library Sharing.
9. Why can’t my child add friends on Fortnite? This may be due to Social Permissions settings, which require a Parental Controls PIN to be entered for the child to send or accept Epic friend requests.

Account Limits and Restrictions

10. What is the friend limit? The friend limit on Facebook is 5,000 friends, but this may vary on other platforms, including Epic Games, which has a limit of 1,000 friends.
11. Can you get banned for having 2 Fortnite accounts? Yes, having multiple accounts can result in action being taken against all accounts, and players may lose access to games, virtual items, account balances, or other items.
12. Can I get banned for sharing my Epic Games account? Yes, account buying, selling, or sharing is not allowed, and any actions committed or bans received on the account as a result of sharing are the responsibility of the account creator.

Additional Information

13. What is smurfing in Fortnite? Smurfing refers to a player creating a new account to play against lower-ranked players, which is against the terms of service.
14. Can you merge 3 Fortnite accounts? No, there is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts, and Player Support is unable to assist with requests for merging accounts.
15. What happens when you merge two Fortnite accounts? When accounts are merged, all purchased collections are shared across supported platforms, including cosmetic items purchased in Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode.