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Fortnite ‘failed to download supervised settings’ Fix

A quick solution for an annoying problem.

Fortnite has become one of my favorite multiplayer games to play with friends, even if they do carry me in most matches. But one thing that annoys me is encountering issues, but a particular one drives me crazy.

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Encountering the failed to download supervised settings puts a halt in my group gaming, leaving me looking at how to fix the Fortnite failed to download supervised settings.

How to fix the 'failed to download supervised settings' in Fortnite

While the failed to download supervised settings can affect all Fortnite players, it seems to be more frequent on consoles than on PC. The first thing you should do is restart your internet connection on your PC or console. Once you resume the internet connection, the issue should be resolved.

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If you are still encountering the failed to download supervised settings error code, then you may need to try another step. This would be hard resetting your PC or console. Here is how to hard reset your console or PC.

  • Turn off your gaming platform.
  • Unplug it from your power source.
  • Wait a few minutes, and then plug it back in.
  • Turn on your console or PC and launch Fortnite.

I recommend giving your internet another restart after unplugging your PC or console, just to make sure everything is working. Completing these steps should resolve the issue and get you back to playing Fortnite in no time.

What causes the 'failed to download supervised settings' in Fortnite

The failed to download supervised settings in Fortnite error occurs most frequently on consoles and usually as a result of a network error. Typically, it is on your side, but occasionally, Epic Games is the cause of the problem. Using the methods above should solve the problem, but if ongoing issues persist, check the Fortnite status page for more updates.

For more information on Fortnite, check out How to fix the Fortnite esp-buimet-003 error code and ‘You do not have permission to play Fortnite’ error – How to fix on Pro Game Guides.


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Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.

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