How to Set Up Essential Parental Controls in Fortnite: Complete Guide
Setting Parental Controls in Fortnite: Complete Guide
Fortnite's in-game parental controls help create a safer gaming environment for children. Here's how to set up and manage key safety features:
Basic Setup:
- Open main menu (3 lines in top corner)
- Select gear icon
- Choose PARENTAL CONTROLS
- Enter 6-digit PIN
Fortnite character in game menu
Essential Controls:
Language Filter
- Access Parental Controls menu
- Toggle "FILTER MATURE LANGUAGE" to ON
- Replaces inappropriate words with heart symbols
Friend Management
- Enable "REQUIRE A PIN TO ADD EPIC FRIENDS"
- Allows parent oversight of new connections
- Protects against unwanted friend requests
Communication Settings Choose from:
- Everybody
- Friends & Teammates
- Friends Only (recommended)
- Nobody
Fortnite parental controls menu screen
Screen Time Management
- Set daily time limits
- Create custom schedules
- Enable weekly playtime reports
- Receive updates via email
Spending Controls
- Require PIN for purchases
- Monitor V-Bucks spending
- Remove saved payment methods
Privacy Features
- Hide account names
- Manage voice/text chat
- Control who can see profile
Reporting System During gameplay:
- Open Menu
- Select Reporting/Feedback
- Choose reason
- Submit report
For under-13 players, accounts are "cabined" with limited features until parental consent is given.
Epic Games terms of service screen
Additional controls are available through platform-specific settings (PlayStation, Xbox, PC) and the Epic Games Store.
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