Fortnite usually runs pretty stably, but with so many players bugs do happen. The most recent error that’s become quite widespread is Fortnite failed to download supervised settings. This is an error message that players are getting quite a lot right now. Fortnite isn’t down though. So, what can you do to fix the error and get back online to play the game?
There are a few different solutions you can try out. It’s worth keeping in mind this error isn’t messing with your actual settings. It’s always good to use the best Fortnite settings but it won’t stop you getting the error. What can you do about the Fortnite failed to download supervised settings error?
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What is the Fortnite Failed to Download Supervised Settings Error?
There’s quite a few common Fortnite errors, but this one can be particularly worrying given its lengthy title. When you load into a game, the Fortnite client tries to fetch quite a bit of information from the servers including some settings. You’ll get this message when that fails, kicking you back to the lobby.
What can you do? A lot of the fixes are similar to other bugs, like the error code 91. Most of them involve resetting your connection to the game and hoping it connects properly this time. However, there are a few fixes that should get you back in the game fairly quickly.
How to Fix Fortnite Failed to Download Supervised Settings
When you first get the error message, there’s a few different solutions you should run through. This is what you’ll need to do depending on your platform:
PC
- Turn the console off and on again
- Restart Fortnite
- Restart your router
Console
- Restart Fortnite
- Restart your game
- Reset the Router
- Clear Cache on Console
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These solutions force you to reconnect to the game, which should resolve the failed to download supervised settings error. In some cases, the game’s own connection is to blame. If this is the case you’ll have to wait for a fix from Epic in the next hotfix or Fortnite patch notes. Otherwise, these solutions should work. Connecting to Fortntie is normally pretty smooth, with a few fixes you should be back up and running quickly.
