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- What Parents Need to Know About Fortnite<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fortnight Parental Control Features<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to Set Parental Controls on Fortnite (Built\u2011In)<\/a>\n
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- Create a Child Account<\/a><\/li>\n
- Make a Password<\/a><\/li>\n
- Manage Content Ratings<\/a><\/li>\n
- Turn Off Text and Voice Chat<\/a><\/li>\n
- Block Friend Requests<\/a><\/li>\n
- Filter Mature Language<\/a><\/li>\n
- Limit In-game Spending<\/a><\/li>\n
- Report Users In-game<\/a><\/li>\n
- Enable Privacy Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- How to Set Screen Time Limits in Fortnite<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fortnite Parental Controls on Consoles (Platform-Level Controls)<\/a><\/li>\n
- How Kids360 Can Help Manage Gaming and Screen Time<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to Turn Off Fortnite Parental Controls<\/a><\/li>\n
- FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What Parents Need to Know About Fortnite<\/h2>\n
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Let\u2019s start with the basics. Fortnite has a PEGI age rating of twelve, with the ESRB recommending it\u2019s suitable for teens and upwards. You can read more about these ratings on the Findmykids blog<\/a>. It\u2019s also helpful to know that the game is cross-platform, meaning kids can play with others all over the world on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox. As well as the Fortnite main game, there are several popular spin-offs, including Save the World, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival, and it has various game modes, such as Battle Royale and The Storm.<\/p>\n
While kids love this game, it potentially poses several serious dangers. The addictive nature of the game<\/a> can cause a spike in kids\u2019 screen time, while the availability of in-game purchases could see them (or, more likely, you) rack up a large credit card bill.<\/p>\n
There are other threats, too. Kids could encounter mature language or themes and inappropriate content within the game, or strangers with ill intent. There are issues around sharing personal information, too, something which children, especially, can inadvertently fall foul of.<\/p>\n
Fortnight Parental Control Features<\/h2>\n
As mentioned above, Fortnite incorporates a range of parental controls, which is great, but it\u2019s vital to understand the limitations of these tools, as well as their benefits.<\/p>\n
Pros of Fortnite Parental Controls<\/h3>\n
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- Allows parents to control access to in-app purchases.<\/li>\n
- Parents can use them to manage permissions for text and voice chat, friend requests, content rating, and set filters for mature language.<\/li>\n
- Additional restrictions are in place for users under thirteen, who are automatically assigned a cabined account, meaning that parents must consent before their child can access certain features in Fortnite.<\/li>\n
- Gives a level of peace of mind to parents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons of Fortnite Parental Controls<\/h3>\n
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- Parental controls aren\u2019t foolproof, and it\u2019s possible for the content and mature language filters to not catch everything.<\/li>\n
- Although Fortnite automatically applies restrictions to those under 13, this is entirely based on the date of birth the player enters on sign-up, so it is very easy to get around.<\/li>\n
- A child could use a parent\u2019s or older sibling\u2019s account to play Fortnite to bypass any parental control preferences set. By simply signing in with bogus account names, your kid could access inappropriate experiences or content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Set Parental Controls on Fortnite (Built\u2011In)<\/h2>\n
Follow this step-by-step guide to set Epic Games\u2019 built-in parental controls.<\/p>\n
Create a Child Account<\/h3>\n
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- Head to the Epic Games Store<\/strong><\/a> to set up an Epic account for your child. Enter their details, including their date of birth.<\/li>\n
- If aged under thirteen, they will be assigned a Cabined account<\/strong>, which means they will need your permission to access certain game features.<\/li>\n
- Provide your email address.<\/li>\n
- Once this account is set up, you can manage all parental controls available via the Epic account portal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Make a Password<\/h3>\n
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- Launch Fortnite and select your Player icon<\/strong> in the upper right corner.
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<\/li>\n- Select the Menu icon<\/strong> in the lower right column, and then choose Parental Controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Select Set Up Parental Controls<\/strong>. After you\u2019ve chosen and confirmed your email address, you will be asked to set up a six-digit Parental Controls PIN<\/strong>.
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<\/li>\n- This PIN will need to be entered in the future to make any changes to the parental controls settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Manage Content Ratings<\/h3>\n
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- Head to Parental Controls<\/strong> to set content age rating limits for your child. If your child attempts to access an experience that is of a higher rating than the one you have set, a PIN will be required.<\/li>\n
- Via the Parental Controls<\/strong> section of the Epic Games portal, you can also, if you wish, restrict your child\u2019s access to Unreal Editor for Fortnite and Fortnite Creative, which can be used to design and publish Fortnite experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Turn Off Text and Voice Chat<\/h3>\n
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- Head to Parental Controls<\/strong> in your Epic Games portal to choose who your child can speak to in-game.<\/li>\n
- Select from Everybody<\/strong>, Friends & Teammates<\/strong>, Friends Only<\/strong>, or Nobody<\/strong> in the Epic Text Chat Permission<\/strong> and Epic Voice Chat Permission sections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- For kids under ten, the settings will automatically be set to Friends Only, and for players under thirteen, Friends and Teammates Only will be the highest allowable permission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Block Friend Requests<\/h3>\n
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- Navigate to the Parental Controls<\/strong> panel and then the Require a PIN to Add Friends<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n
- If this setting is Off, your child will be able to accept or send friend requests themselves.<\/li>\n
- If this setting is On, you will need to enter your PIN every time your kid attempts to send or request an Epic Games friend request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Filter Mature Language<\/h3>\n
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- Head to the Filter Mature Language<\/strong> setting in Parental Controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- If the filter is turned to On, mature language in text chat will be filtered\u2014players will see heart symbols instead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Limit In-game Spending<\/h3>\n
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- Go to Parental Controls<\/strong>, and then the Require a PIN for Epic Games Payments<\/strong> setting.<\/li>\n
- By turning the setting to On, you will be required to enter your PIN to authorize your child to make any in-game purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
It\u2019s important for parents to note that this won\u2019t prevent your child from making purchases using in-game currency, and also won\u2019t affect payments on platforms such as Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n
Report Users In-game<\/h3>\n
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- To report bad player behavior in Fortnite, click the Icon menu<\/strong>. If a match is already underway, press Esc on PC\/Mac, select Options on PlayStation, choose Menu on Xbox, and the + button on Nintendo Switch.<\/li>\n
- Click on the Menu button<\/strong> (the one with three lines).<\/li>\n
- Choose Reporting<\/strong>, and then Report a Bug or a Player<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Click Report Player<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Choose the reason you wish to report the player, and then the player\u2019s name you wish to report. If desired, you can also choose to block this player.<\/li>\n
- Click Accept<\/strong> to send the report.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Enable Privacy Settings<\/h3>\n
Whether or not you have parental controls set up on your child\u2019s account, it\u2019s vital to amend their privacy settings to help protect them online. To do this:<\/p>\n
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- Launch Fortnite<\/strong> and select your child\u2019s profile icon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Choose the profile icon<\/strong> again and scroll down to Privacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- From here, select the preferred privacy level. There are various choices, such as Public, Friends Only, or Private.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How to Set Screen Time Limits in Fortnite<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nVia the Parental Controls dashboard on the Epic Games portal, you can also set time limits to make sure your kid\u2019s screen time doesn\u2019t interfere with their school work, social life, and family time. Here\u2019s how to use the in-built time limit controls, which operate across consoles and devices:<\/p>\n
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- Head to Parental Controls<\/strong>, and choose Time Limit Controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- From here, set the time windows in which your child can play Fortnite, and time limits within these windows.<\/li>\n
- Once these are set, your child will begin seeing a notification when they have thirty minutes left of their allocated time.<\/li>\n
- In the Request for More Time<\/strong> setting, you can choose whether or not to allow your child to ask for more time in the game as they approach the end of their window. If the setting is Off, they will not be allowed to do so.<\/li>\n
- From the Time Limit Controls<\/strong> area, you can also view a report on how much time a week your child is spending on Fortnite and Unreal Editor for Fortnite.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
It\u2019s really important, however, for parents to know that enforcing screen time limits on Fortnite is unlikely to be enough to prevent your child from spending too much time overall on a screen. Fortnite is just one of a multitude of platforms specifically designed to be addictive and have kids (and adults) glued to their screens. While enabling time limits on Fortnite is a great start, it\u2019s just one piece of the jigsaw.<\/p>\n
Fortnite Parental Controls on Consoles (Platform-Level Controls)<\/h2>\n
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While Fortnite has its own in-game parental controls, each console platform also offers system-level tools to help parents manage their child\u2019s gaming experience. These platform-level settings allow you to set screen time limits, restrict communication, manage purchases, and filter content\u2014even beyond Fortnite.<\/p>\n
Xbox Family Settings<\/h3>\n
Xbox\u2019s Family Settings are designed to make gaming a safer experience for the whole family. Via the Family Settings app, parents can set time limits to manage screen time, control their child\u2019s online settings, manage purchases, filter content, and more.<\/p>\n
PlayStation 5 Parental Controls<\/h3>\n
The PlayStation 5 offers a range of parental controls that sit alongside other family management and playtime features. They include privacy controls, spending limits, communication restrictions, and age-related game filtering, among others.<\/p>\n
These settings can be managed through the console or online via your PlayStation account.<\/p>\n
Nintendo Switch Limits<\/a><\/h3>\n
If your child is playing Fortnite on their Nintendo Switch, you can make the most of the console\u2019s parental controls to set a daily time limit for playing games, restrict the use of certain features, and check which games are being played and for how long \u2014 all through the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.
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- Choose the profile icon<\/strong> again and scroll down to Privacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Click on the Menu button<\/strong> (the one with three lines).<\/li>\n
- By turning the setting to On, you will be required to enter your PIN to authorize your child to make any in-game purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- If the filter is turned to On, mature language in text chat will be filtered\u2014players will see heart symbols instead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Select from Everybody<\/strong>, Friends & Teammates<\/strong>, Friends Only<\/strong>, or Nobody<\/strong> in the Epic Text Chat Permission<\/strong> and Epic Voice Chat Permission sections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Via the Parental Controls<\/strong> section of the Epic Games portal, you can also, if you wish, restrict your child\u2019s access to Unreal Editor for Fortnite and Fortnite Creative, which can be used to design and publish Fortnite experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Select the Menu icon<\/strong> in the lower right column, and then choose Parental Controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- If aged under thirteen, they will be assigned a Cabined account<\/strong>, which means they will need your permission to access certain game features.<\/li>\n
- Head to the Epic Games Store<\/strong><\/a> to set up an Epic account for your child. Enter their details, including their date of birth.<\/li>\n
- Make a Password<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fortnight Parental Control Features<\/a><\/li>\n
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