How to fix Fortnite ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ error

Joseph Pascoulis
Fortnite players on Chapter 5 map

If you’re experiencing issues connecting to Fortnite’s servers, here’s how to fix the ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ error.

Fortnite is one of the most popular free-to-play games and adds tons of new content with each new season and chapter. Thanks to its updates, it has built a huge player base, even bigger than Warzone, Overwatch 2, Apex Legends, or Valorant.

But with Epic Games’ constant updates and seasonal content, players may encounter server issues that prevent them from enjoying the battle royale. Luckily, there are often quick fixes for these issues, including the common “Failed to Download Supervised Settings” error.

Here’s how you can fix the Fortnite ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ error and go back to enjoying Fortnite.

Fortnite characters in Chapter 5 Season 1
If Fortnite doesn’t mention any specific error code, it could be any kind of system-wide error.

How to fix Fortnite ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ error

The Fortnite ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ error is pretty common. Luckily, it has a straightforward fix, as players simply need to turn off their system, unplug the power cord, wait a few minutes, plug the power back in, and turn the device on again. It’s more common on consoles, but can also be experienced on PC.

This should fix the problem, but if you’re still experiencing issues, you may need to follow these steps:

  1. Disconnect the system you play Fortnite on from the internet.
  2. Wait a few minutes.
  3. Connect your console or PC back to the internet.
  4. Launch Fortnite.

If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your router/modem, as this could also be causing problems. You can also check the Fortnite server status for updates, as it could be a wider issue than your setup.

This should solve the ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ error so that you can go back to getting Victory Royales on Fortnite.

This should solve the ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ error so that you can go back to getting Victory Royales on Fortnite. For more on Fortnite, you can check our guides below:

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About The Author

Joseph is a Senior Writer at CharlieIntel, specializing in shooters such as Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Overwatch. He also enjoys Souls-likes, the Resident Evil franchise, and Tekken. After writing for KeenGamer, he joined CharlieIntel in 2021. If Joseph isn't writing about games, he's most likely playing them. You can contact him at [email protected].