Epic Games Store now requires two-factor authentication for free games

P4-630 · Apr 28, 2020

The Epic Games Store offers free titles for players who sign in and claim them. So far, it’s been a nice little bonus to those who are willing to split their game library to another game launcher. Beginning April 28, there’ll be a slight barrier between players and their free Epic-granted games: two-factor authentication.

From April 28 to May 21, the Epic Games Store will require two-factor authentication (2FA) before someone can claim their free games. With two-factor authentication, players will need to enter a separate security code before signing in to their account.

Epic Games Store now requires two-factor authentication for free games

This requirement will end on May 21

www.polygon.com

xman2007 · Apr 28, 2020

As long as its just an email code I don't mind as they already have your email address anyway just not a fan of using my mobile number for anything online

Cranky5150 · Apr 28, 2020

Steam does the same thing to me after a fresh install...meh no biggie.

XL-R8R · Apr 28, 2020

From April 28 to May 21, the Epic Games Store will require two-factor authentication (2FA) before someone can claim their free games.

I wonder whats with the dated period of authentication?

silentbogo · Apr 28, 2020

Yep, just like on Steam, they allow e-mail 2FA, which is good.
Though, I'm still wondering where's my shopping cart?!

mbeeston · Apr 28, 2020

silentbogo said:
Though, I'm still wondering where's my shopping cart?!

probably about a year after everyones dead...

FremenDar666 · May 1, 2020

Another reason not to use this.

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