A majority of Fortnite players have likely run into their fair share of bugs while trying to connect to the online-only game, though there may be no issue as frustrating as Error Code 91. It is just one of several error codes that seemingly stem from server issues, and this comes as no surprise considering the battle royale’s average playercount. More notably, players who witness this code may not be able to join friends in any mode, such as Battle Royale and Creative 2.0. This guide will examine what Error Code 91 means in Fortnite and how you can fix it.
How To Fix Error Code 91 in Fortnite
Error Code 91 in Fortnite signifies that you are currently not able to join another player’s party. In most cases, this is due to the game’s servers experiencing connectivity troubles, so it may not be the fault of your internet. Your first course of action should be to check the servers’ status by heading to the developer Epic Games’ dedicated Public Status page. From there, you can click on its Fortnite tab to see if its party features are operational. If they are not, it may take some waiting for Fortnite to be back online. Luckily, the official Fortnite Status Twitter account typically notifies players when servers are expected to be fully stable again.
If the servers are in good health, the host’s privacy settings may have ultimately stopped you from joining their party, which could result in the Error Code 91 message. Those hosting a lobby can allow friends to instantly join by taking the following steps:
- Click on the avatar icon set in the top-left corner of the main menu.
- Scroll down this tab and ensure your Online Status is “Online” while the Party Joinability setting is set to “Friends.”
- You should then head to the Privacy section and choose “Public” for your Matchmaking Region.
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Lastly, Fortnite‘s Error Code 91 could also point to your own internet connection being down or that it is not strong enough to join parties and matches. The best possible solution to resolve this is to reset your internet router and platform and see if the code appears once more. If it does not, you should be able to play with friends in Battle Royale, Creative, and Save the World.
Fortnite is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
