Here's what you should do if you're having issues connecting to Fortnite

Dave Smith

Jul 13, 2018, 19:59 IST

Here's what you should do if you're having issues connecting to Fortnite

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Fortnite is a massively popular game that's available on many platforms, including phones, PC, and game consoles. But the game is reliant on several things to work, including Fortnite's servers dotted around the world, and a strong internet connection within your home.

If you're wondering why Fortnite isn't working for you, here's what you should do:

Before doing anything else, check out this Epic Games status website to see if Fortnite's various services are operational or experiencing degraded performance.

You can also try Down Detector, which is a third-party website but is very accurate at keeping tabs on reported issues, server problems, and more.

Finally, if it doesn't seem like the problem is on Epic Games' end, try these troubleshooting tips for the hardware you're using to play Fortnite.

Each of these webpages, which are all written and maintained by Epic Games, offers a slew of troubleshooting options to try to fix the problem if it's not a server-side issue, from rebooting and clearing the cache on your console, to addressing possible issues with your internet connection.

— Troubleshooting Fortnite on Mac and PC

— Troubleshooting Fortnite on Xbox One

— Troubleshooting Fortnite on Nintendo Switch

— Troubleshooting Fortnite on PlayStation 4