Fortnite is one of the most popular third-person shooter games out there. At any time, hundreds of thousands of players could be online across the world. Naturally, this makes us all want to join the fray and test our mettle against a fanbase of millions of players. It can be installed on multiple platforms, and in this guide, we'll tell you how to install it on two of them: PC and Android!
How to download Fortnite on PC and Android
Downloading the game for PC is easy, but installing it on your Android phone can be complicated. We've outlined the steps below with an easy-to-navigate guide.
Android
Step One: Allow Epic Games App Installation
- A: Go to fortnite.com/android on your Android device. Select the option to install the Epic Games app.
- B: Tap Download when prompted in your browser.
- C: Open the downloaded file from the folder where you saved it.
- D: You may see a pop-up saying that your browser cannot install apps like this for security reasons. You can ignore this; the app is safe. You will be prompted to enter your phone settings and change them to allow your browser to install this app.
Step Two: Install the Epic Games App and Allow Installation for Fortnite
- A: Once you change it to allow installation, you can install the Epic Games app.
- B: When the Epic Games app is installed, you will see Fortnite as one of the games you can install from the Epic Games launcher. Select it.
- C: Select install on the screen that appears for Fortnite.
- D: You will be informed that your device does not allow the Epic Games app to make changes to your device for security purposes. You can ignore this; the app is safe. You will be prompted to go to settings to allow the Epic Games app to make changes. Go to your settings and enable this option to allow Fortnite to be installed.
Step Three: Install and Play!
- A: When you change the settings to let Epic Games Launcher install Fortnite, you will see a new popup to install it. Click install.
- B: You will be prompted to find your current account or create a new one. Configure your account and you will finally be directed to the installation screen.
- C: Select Install.
- D: Select Play!
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PC
The process of installing Fortnite on PC is much easier than any other platform. First, you will need to install the Epic Games launcher.
Step One: Install the Epic Games Launcher
- A: Go to fortnite.com and click Download in the upper right corner.
- B: Select PC from the list of platforms.
- C: When prompted by your computer, allow access to install Epic Games Launcher
- D: When the installation is complete, just open the launcher! The default option installs an icon on your desktop. If you didn't authorize it, open the launcher from the folder where you installed it.
Step Two: Install Fortnite
- A: When the Epic Games Launcher is open, you will see tabs on the left. Select the Store tab and search for Fortnite (if the game's store page isn't already on your home screen).
- B: Select the Fortnite app to enter the store page. You can install the game from this page. When installation begins, you may be prompted to allow Epic Games Launcher to make changes to your device. It's safe to do so, so allow it access.
- C: Once installed, return to the Epic Games Launcher. Select the tab on the left that says Library.
- D: Fortnite is ready to go! Click on the game icon to launch it.
Additional Notes
Since the installation process may be different for everyone and mainly depends on your device settings, we have chosen to provide the basic installation operations. If you need more information about your specific mobile device, feel free to leave a comment! We'll be happy to add instructions on how to install it.
Once you've installed the game, be sure to set up 2FA to protect your account! Check out our guide on How to enable 2FA in Fortnite.
