As you are here, we assume you face the same issue that many gamers have experienced playing Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, i.e., Fortnite won't Log in on Switch.

Fortnite on consoles like Nintendo Switch is fun to play. However, the royal battle game from Epic games wasn't initially developed for the Switch console. Therefore, Fortnite players on Nintendo Switch often face random issues. Log in issue is a common one among them. When gamers try to play the game, they experience that Fortnite won't Log in on Switch.

So, we have looked into this issue to figure out why it happens and how to fix it. In this article, we have described every possible way to fix the Fortnite Log in issue on Switch with a brief discussion on why it happens.

Why does Fortnite not let me Log in?

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If you fail to log in to the Fortnite game with your Nintendo Switch, the following reasons may be causing the issue:

Nintendo switch account not linked to Epic games

The primary condition of playing Fortnite on any platform is linking that console profile to your Fortnite epic games account. Whether it's an Xbox, Playstation, or other platform, you need to link your accounts. The same goes for the Nintendo Switch. So, if you don't link your switch account to epic games, the game won't let you log in.

Already associated with a different account

This one is irritating. An issue that gamers face so frequently. While trying to link a Switch account to Epic Games, this message shows up, "Failed to link account. Already associated with a different account." Sometimes, this message pops up even if you have never created an account. The problem is that it does not show which account or account ID it is connected to.

It can happen when you try to login into Fortnite on Switch but don't follow the right procedure to link the account. Epic Games then automatically generates an account for your Nintendo Switch.

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Failed to link account. Already associated with a different account.

It can happen when you try to Log in to Fortnite on Switch but don't follow the right procedure to link the account. Epic Games then automatically generates an account for your Nintendo Switch.

Fortnite won't Log in  on Switch due to a conflict with other platforms

As we said earlier, Fortnite wasn't initially developed for Nintendo Switch. The platform was included later. Therefore, your Switch profile may conflict with other platforms while connected to Epic Games. Particularly, a few reports indicate that Nintendo Switch conflicts with the Playstation when both are connected to the Epic Games account.

An unstable network can cause the issue

If your network connection is slow or unstable, the login issue can appear. When your network connection is slow, your device finds it difficult to connect with the login server. As a result, when the connection gets interrupted several times, the login server blocks your device temporarily from logging.

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How do I Log in to my Fortnite account on Nintendo switch?

Since you're facing trouble while logging in to Fortnite on Switch, there can be a mistake in your previous log-in attempt. So let's revise the whole process first.

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How to login Fortnite account on Nintendo switch

Follow these steps to Log in and see if it works.

Step-1: First, launch Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch console.

Step-2: Then click to " Link an account ." It will provide a verification code; keep that code for later.

Step-3: Now, sign in to your Epic Games account from a PC or a mobile device.

Step-4: After that, go to https://www.epicgames.com/id/activate . Enter the verification code there.

Step-5: Finally, click the Continue button, and you are logged in to the game on the Switch console.

To verify it, select CONNECTIONS in your Epic Games account and move to the Accounts tab. There you can see Nintendo Switch is connected.

Alternative way

Another way to connect accounts is this: Go to Connected Accounts tab on your Fortnite Epic Games account. Now click the "Connect" button under the Nintendo Switch section. Then enter your Switch profile credentials, and connect the account.

If you face issues logging in to Forntine from other platforms read our article Unable To Log In Into Fortnite: Get Back In The Game With This Guide and get an easy fix.

What to do when Fortnite won't Log in on Switch

Despite performing the regular procedure, you can still face trouble logging in to the game. In that case, troubleshooting is the best option. So, let's start the troubleshooting and try to fix what's blocking you from logging in to Fortnite on Nintendo Switch.

Fix-1: Disconnect conflict account

When you see the following message "This Fortnite account is associated with a platform which does not allow it to operate on Nintendo Switch," it means your account from some other platform is conflicting with your Switch account. Therefore, you need to disconnect that conflicting account from Epic Games.

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Your Accounts to Epic Games

Follow these steps:

Step-1: Sign in to your Epic Games account from a PC.

Step-2: Select Connections and move to the Accounts tab on the account page.

Step-3: Under the Accounts tab, you will see the platforms connected to your Epic Games account. Disconnect other platforms (particularly Playstation) to avoid possible conflict.

Step-4: Click the Disconnect button. Popup then appears that asks for confirmation. Finally, hit the Unlink button to complete the procedure.

Good news is, the conflict issue is resolved with the latest updates. However, the problem might still happen. So it's better to take this issue under consideration while troubleshooting.

Fix-2: Already associated with a different account

To fix the issue you need to find that account and remove it. Go to the Epic Games Accounts tab in the Connections. If you see the Nintendo Switch is not connected but it still shows the message, "Failed to link account. Already associated with a different account", then follow these steps to fix this issue:

Step-1: Log out of the Epic Games account from PC.

Step-2: Now try to Log in again but this time Log in with Nintendo .

Step-3: Then go to Connections > Accounts , and you can see your Nintendo Switch is connected. But you cannot unlink that account.

Step-4: Lastly, go to General and scroll down the Delete Account section to remove the account. Then click to Request Account Delete .

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Delete Account From Epic Games

Fix-3: Power cycle the devices when Fortnite won't Log in  on Switch

There can be some temporary issues too. Devices store temporary memory (Cache memory) and run many temporary processes that sometimes cause turbulence. When you reboot your device, it cleans up these cache memories and temporary processes. This process is called Power Cycle.

As for this case, you can try rebooting your devices, Nintendo Switch console, and your network device. Turn off the devices for a couple of minutes. Then restart them as usual. Perform the power cycle individually on both devices and see if the issue is resolved.

Lastly

Besides the major ones, regular issues like network connection errors or Fornite Login server errors can also be why Fornite won't Log in on Switch. In that case, you can do the basics like checking your internet connection or talking to your internet service provider.

Troubleshooting in the above process will make it clear if the error is from your end. So, if you detect no known issue from your end, you should contact the support team of the Fortnite game.

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