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Is It Safe to Buy a Fortnite Account?
Short answer: it can go wrong, so buy from a seller who replaces bad accounts, and lock the account down the minute you get it. Here is the honest version, from a shop that has sold Fortnite accounts since 2018.
The risks, honestly
- It's against Epic's rules. Buying or selling accounts breaks Epic Games' terms of service, and Epic can restrict an account at any time.
- The original owner can try to recover it. This is the most common problem. It's why you must change the email and password straight away (see our account security guide).
- Console linking varies. Some accounts are already connected to a PlayStation or Xbox. If you play on console, read console linking explained before buying.
- Scam sellers. Some sellers take payment and never deliver, or sell the same login twice.
How to protect yourself
- Buy from a shop with instant, automatic delivery and a written replacement policy (ours: 24-hour replacement).
- As soon as you log in, change the email and password and turn on two-factor authentication. It takes 5 minutes.
- If you play on console, ask before you buy whether the account can be linked.
- Check the account works within 24 hours, so any problem is still covered.
How DrexShop handles it
- Every login is sold once, never twice
- Delivered automatically to your order page and email the moment you pay
- Doesn't work? Tell us within 24 hours and we replace it
- Real people on Telegram and Discord
Questions
Can I get banned for buying a Fortnite account?
Buying accounts is against Epic Games' terms of service, so Epic can restrict accounts. It is a risk you take when buying any account from anyone.
What is the biggest risk after buying?
The previous owner trying to recover the account. Changing the email, password and turning on two-factor authentication straight away prevents most of this.
What if my account stops working?
At DrexShop, tell us within 24 hours of delivery with your order number and we replace it.