How to fix “Failed to Download Supervised Settings” in Fortnite

Bryson Maddock

Bryson Maddock

Did you get hit with the Failed to Download Supervised Settings error in Fortnite?

Chances are, if you are reading this article, you have been hit with the infamous Failed to Download Supervised Settings error in Fortnite. The error occurs every once in a while within the game and prevents quite a few players from playing the Battle Royale. So, what can you do about it?

Here is how to fix the Failed to Download Supervised Settings error in Fortnite.

Fixing the Failed to Download Supervised Settings error in Fortnite

Getting on to play your favorite game, only to be hit with an error, can be extremely annoying. Sometimes, too, we feel like the game is not doing anything to help try and fix it.

Well, luckily, there are some fixes for the Failed to Download Supervised Settings error in Fortnite. Here is what you can do.

Restart your console

I promise we are not asking: "Did you try turning it off and then back on again?" This fix, though, can actually work. Whether you are PlayStation, Xbox or PC, doing a full restart of your console could easily be the fix you need.

Be sure to follow these steps:

  • Turn off your console (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.)
  • Unplug your console
  • Wait at least a minute
  • Plug your console back in

If this doesn't work then there may be an internet issue that needs to be fixed.

Check your internet

For all you know, your internet may be down or running exceptionally slow. Try these steps to ensure you do not get the Failed to Download Supervised Settings error in Fortnite.

  • Unplug internet router
  • Wait at least a minute
  • Plug your router back in

After letting your internet reconnect, retry opening Fortnite. If it does not work, then it may be an issue on the game's end.

You may just have to wait

If none of the above fixes helped, then that could simply mean Fortnite is having issues on its end. This just means you will have to be patient and wait until Fortnite comes up with a fix.

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