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How to fix ‘Checking Epic Services Queue’ in Fortnite

It always comes down to queues.

Fortnite is a highly popular online battle royale game with a large player base. Each player has to connect to the Fortnite servers so that they can play; some encounter problems when trying to log in. This is typically the checking Epic services queue error, which may leave you wondering how to fix this issue in Fortnite.

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How to fix the Fortnite Checking Epic Services Queue error in Fortnite

The Fortnite checking Epic services queue error is a problematic issue that typically occurs when the servers are too busy. You will be able to identify that you have this error if the login process is taking too long. The normal process is only a few seconds, so if the login message is still present after that, you are likely dealing with it. Here is how to fix the checking Epic services queue error in Fortnite.

Related: How to fix ‘unable to join Fortnite login queue’ error

  • Restart Fortnite.
  • Restart your internet connection.
  • Uninstall and reinstall Fortnite.

Simply closing Fortnite is the most common solution, but sometimes one of the other steps listed above is necessary as well. This error typically occurs because server volume is overloaded, so you can expect this error more frequently during peak hours or after a large update is released.

If you are still encountering this error after trying the methods above, it is likely an issue on Epic Game's side of things. If this is the case, you will need to be patient until the developer resolves the Fortnite checking Epic services queue error.

For more information on Fortnite, check out Fortnite Servers not responding error – How To Fix and How to fix Fortnite Error ls-0016 on Pro Game Guides.


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Justin Joy
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.