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So, you’ve updated your Fortnite for Season 7 and when you got back on your desk to enjoy the exciting features, you found out that the Fortnite game chat is not working. Isn’t it?<\/p>\n
In this definitive guide, we’re going to reveal the powerful solutions to the problem to help you enjoy Fortnite with your friends at your best.<\/p>\n
By the way, if you’ve faced issues during the update, go through our guide on why won’t my Fortnite update for detailed information on the topic.<\/p>\n
With that out of the way, let’s roll in.<\/p>\n\n
Fortnite has a Trello Box dedicated to community issues. It’s available for the Public and anyone (including you) can view it. The best way to know if there’s a trending bag or issue is to use it.<\/p>\n
As the image below shows, the board has lists dedicated to the top issues in different modes. So, if you’re having an issue and that’s listed here, don’t worry, it’ll be fixed soon.
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The official website of EpicGames has a status page that lets you see if all the main servers are working fine or not.<\/p>\n
The page gives you detailed information regarding Fortnite, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services servers to help you determine if the server is what’s causing the problem.<\/p>\n
If it is, simply wait for the server to get back to operational. And don’t worry, this is common since the servers have to be properly maintained.<\/p>\n
But if it isn’t the issue, it means the issue is not from the game’s end, it’s from your end.<\/p>\n
You can access the status page by clicking here<\/a>. Sometimes, bugs in the game can be the cause of improper working of voice chat. A great way to overcome this issue is simply restarting the game.<\/p>\n After you’ve exited the game, wait for a while, make sure the microphone is plugged in, and then relaunch the game.<\/p>\n Also, it’s better to turn off the background apps you may have recently installed or opened. You can turn them off simply through the task manager.<\/p>\n Not sure how you can force the game to close? Learn about it with our detailed guide on how to force close Fortnite.<\/p>\n As a rule of thumb, if your volume is way too high or low, it could be causing your teammate’s difficulty hearing you.<\/p>\n If it’s too low, they probably won’t be able to hear you. And if it’s too high, they may lower your voice or simply mute it due to the disturbance. That’s why a clear mic is recommended.<\/p>\n Anyway, the issue generally is low volume. So, follow the steps below to turn it up:<\/p>\n If it still didn’t work, double-check the Fortnite voice chat channels.<\/p>\n Fortnite comes with different voice chat channels for different uses.<\/p>\n If you’re not on the right channel, your teammates might be unable to hear you, thus, the voice chat problem.<\/p>\n There are two main voice chat channels at Fortnite. These are:<\/p>\n So, when playing the game, make sure you’re on the right channel to overcome the “Fortnite game chat not working” issue. Note for PlayStation and Xbox players: <\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re playing Fortnite on Xbox or PlayStation, it’s important that you leave the Xbox or PlayStation party chat<\/a> or you may not be able to get connected to Fortnite voice chat.<\/p>\n If you’re still somewhat confused, know that Xbox and PlayStation have their own party channels. To join the Fortnite party channel, you will have to leave the Xbox or PlayStation party chat.<\/p>\n Have you ever come across the error code 30005 when playing Fortnite? Learn all about how to fix Fortnite error code 30005 with our guide.<\/p>\n One of the major causes of Fortnite game chat issues is parental control settings.<\/p>\n If parental controls are turned on in Fortnite, it could be causing the voice chat not to work properly. So, make sure to turn it off as well as turn on the voice chat.<\/p>\n Here’s how to do that:<\/p>\n That’s pretty much it. Now, try connecting to match once again and see if it works now.<\/p>\n Fortnite uses the XMPP network protocol. Without making it too complicated, just know that this protocol requires the network ports 5222 and 433 to be unblocked.<\/p>\n One of the best ways to fix this error is by unblocking the following network ports:<\/p>\n “80, 433, 443, 3478, 3479, 5060, 5062, 5222, 6250, and 12000-65000”<\/p>\n Not sure what network ports are? Well, take them as gates for an internet connection. They’re what allow specific types of communication.<\/p>\n If a port is blocked, the specific communication won’t be able to go through.<\/p>\n Below are the instructions on how to unblock these ports on Windows and macOS:<\/p>\n Follow the steps below to open network ports on WIndows:<\/p>\n Follow the steps below to open network ports on macOS:<\/p>\n Adjusting the SIP-ALG settings on your router can help resolve the “Fornite game chat not working” you might be going through.<\/p>\n But, of course, it’ll only work if you’re using a Wifi router for the internet. Anyway, whichever router it is, simply disable the SIP-ALG settings on the router’s admin page, most likely it’ll fix the issue.<\/p>\n If you’re not sure how to do this setting, you can visit the official website of your router’s manufacturers as the instructions and interface are different for different routers. Image Credits: Obitalk<\/p>\n Below are some effective solutions to fix Fortnite voice chat issues on computers:<\/p>\n It’s not uncommon that background processes and bugs are causing games on your computer not to work properly. In such cases, restarting your system helps.<\/p>\n So, simply restart your computer, relaunch Fortnite, and see if the voice cha works now.<\/p>\n Updating Windows helps to eliminate bugs and issues by offering more compatibility. Other than that, the reinstallation of the programs tends to be effective to solve the issues, too.<\/p>\n Updating your Windows doesn’t have to be hard, simply follow the steps below:<\/p>\n If you’re wondering whether updating Windows will fix the issues or now, well, Fortnite’s live chat feature requires the Windows to be up-to-date.<\/p>\n Sometimes, when using the push-to-talk feature for communication, the voice chat feature could be turned off.<\/p>\n Simply navigate to settings on Fortnite and make sure the voice chat is turned on.<\/p>\n Other than that, make sure the sound device you want to use for audio is what your computer is using. By default, this won’t be a problem, but sometimes, it is.<\/p>\n Here’s how you can change the default sound devices to eliminate the issue:<\/p>\n Note: <\/strong>Make sure parental control settings are turned off in Fortnite or this setting won’t work since parental control settings generally disable voice chat.<\/p>\n The main cause of the issue “Fortnite’s voice chat not working” on PlayStation is caused by DNS. You can adjust the DNS settings accordingly to fix the issue:<\/p>\n Follow the steps below to adjust DNS settings that tend to fix Fortnite voice chat issues:<\/p>\n Note <\/strong>The voice chat issues when during loading are common for PlayStation 5 players. If you’re having such an issue, don’t worry, the voice chat gets back to work when the game successfully loads.<\/p>\n Below are some effective ways to overcome the Fortnite voice chat issues on Xbox:<\/p>\n Adjusting DNS settings on game consoles tends to fix the in-game voice chat issues. Follow the steps below to adjust DNS settings on Xbox:<\/p>\n By the way, have you ever wondered why a wide range of gamers is into Fortnite? Learn all about that with our guide on why is Fortnite so popular.<\/p>\n Follow the steps below to set the privacy and online safety settings for cross-platform play:<\/p>\n Clearing your console cache can help remove the bugs that could be causing the Fortnite game chat not working error. Here’s how to do that:<\/p>\n Enabling UPnP on your router allows the apps & devices to automatically open required ports without manual configuration required. This way, it opens up the network ports and can help to eliminate the issue.<\/p>\n Follow the steps below to enable UPnP on your Wifi router:<\/p>\n
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FIX: Restart the Game<\/h2>\n
FIX: Twinkle Your Voice Chat Volume<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/li>\nFIX: Check Your Fortnite Voice Chat Channels<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/p>\nFIX: Twinkle Parental Control Settings<\/h2>\n
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For Windows<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFor macOS<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/li>\nFIX: Twinkle SIP-ALG Router Setting<\/h2>\n
\n<\/p>\nFIX: Troubleshooting for PC<\/h2>\n
Restart Your Computer<\/h3>\n
Update Your Windows<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/li>\nAdjust Voice Chat Settings on Windows<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFIX: Troubleshooting for PlayStation<\/h2>\n
Adjust PlayStation’s DNS Settings<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFIX: Troubleshooting for Xbox<\/h2>\n
Adjust DNS Settings on Your Xbox<\/h3>\n
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Set the Privacy and Online Safety Settings for Cross-Platform<\/h3>\n
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Clear Xbox Cache<\/h3>\n
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Enable UPnP on Your Wifi Router<\/h3>\n
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