As one of the most popular games in the world, Fortnite has had its fair share of crashes and downtime. Even when all the systems are up and running, the number of consistent players it has means there's always going to be someone having connection issues. If you find yourself as one of those people who can't seem to join the game, there are a few options to see if a connection problem for Fortnite is on the server side.
How to check server status
Option One: Official Epic Games Server Status Page
The official Epic Games Server Status page is by far the best option to check for widespread issues. The page is usually updated as soon as Epic Games is aware of the issue, as well as when it fixes it. You can also investigate the specific issue on this page, as it specifically indicates which online service is having issues. You can check the official status page here: Epic Games Server Status.
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Option 2: Official Fortnite Status Twitter
Sometimes the official Fortnite Status Twitter account announces that there is a problem before the Epic Games status page is updated. If you follow this account, you can change the settings to automatically notify almost all mobile devices when something goes wrong. If you're hoping to be aware of any downtime without even checking, this is probably your best bet. The only downside is that it can notify you of outages and issues that don't affect you. You can check the Fortnite Status Twitter account here: Official Fortnite Status Twitter.
Option 3: Fault detector
Downdetector.com is a very well-known website that serves as an effective way to see outages reported by gamers. It can determine if many players are experiencing the same issues as you when Fortnite fails to report it on their status page or on Twitter. If you see a spike in the reports when you encounter issues, you can safely assume that the problem is on the server side. However, with this page, it would still be wise to go through general network troubleshooting on your end. You can view the Downdetector report for Fortnite here: Downdetector Fortnite Status.
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