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When attempting to ready up in theFortnitelobby for some fun in Creative or Battle Royale, players could potentially be met with the Matchmaking Error #3 code that will prevent them from progressing further into the fun ofFortnite, but how does one fix that error if it ever occurs?
Luckily, Epic Games has a few quick fixes to check out before doom and gloom sets in, as aMatchmaking Error #1, #2, or #3is no big deal, and itdoesn’t reflect the player, but instead the connection. Listed below, are all the troubleshooting steps players should attempt when encountering this error.
The first thing players should do if they receive any of the Matchmaking Errors inFortniteso to check in onhttps://status.epicgames.comto see if it’s a server-related issue. If servers are indeed down, players can keep an eye on the server status for them to return. However, if things are operational, then it’s time to look at the troubleshooting steps.
Fix #1: Restart the Fortnite Application
The first fix that could potentially work, hassle-free, is to simply restart theFortniteapplication. Sometimes, a game application just fails to sync properly and just requires a quick restart of the application, or the chosen console to be turned off and on again to get things running the way that they should be. However, if that doesn’t work, then try the other steps below.
Fix #2: Restart the Internet Router
The next and perhaps most important attempted fix that players should make is to reset their router to try and resolve their connection issues. This will ensure a fresh reset for peak performance, and all it involves is playersunplugging the routerfrom its power source for at least a minute before plugging it back in. Once the internet connection has been restored,head back into theFortniteapplication and attempt to start a match.
Fix #3: Switch to Public DNS
If the connection error still persists, players might need to change the DNS server that their Internet Service Provider is using. This is easy and safe to do and will ensure that players are using Google DNS rather than the established ISP DNS, here are the steps for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC:
Fix #4: Sync the Clock to Your Device
Players must be using the automatic clock services on the chosen device to ensure that Epic Games can connect to the servers so that they can playFortnite. Sometimes, small errors occur where the clock can de-sync, so all players need to do is enter theirsystem’s settings to reset their time and time zoneon their chosen console.
Fix #5: Clear the Console’s Cache
Further issues that will prevent players from connecting to the Epic Games servers to play Fortnite could involve a sync from the console because the chosen device’s cache is full. The console cache stores temporary files and data, but sometimes these files overstay their welcome or become corrupted, so it’s a good idea to clear the cache just so that everything runs smoothly again.Clearing the cache will not erase accounts and saved data. Here’s how to clear the cache on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC:
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If players are still experiencing Matchmaking Errors inFortnite, then it’s a good idea tosubmit a bug report to Epic Games.
