Complete reference
All Fortnite Error Codes
32 error codes — find the code you're seeing and jump straight to the fix. Each entry links to a full step-by-step guide.
0 server-side·4 client-side·22 mixed
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | Fortnite returned a generic Error 0 during login, matchmaking, or queue — Epic could not complete the request. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
22 | Fortnite client version does not match servers. | Client-side | Fix guide → |
86 | Fortnite could not save settings or progress locally. | Client-side | Fix guide → |
91 | Fortnite could not reach Epic Online Services or game servers. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
93 | Fortnite rejected your login or session — often tied to Epic account or token problems. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
127 | Fortnite could not join the party or lobby. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
20006 | Fortnite login timed out through Epic Online Services. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
30005 | Easy Anti-Cheat could not create or access a required file due to Windows file permission error (Access Denied — Win32 error 5). | Fix guide → | |
CE-34878-0 | Fortnite crashed on PlayStation. CE-34878-0 is a generic PlayStation crash error indicating the application closed unexpectedly. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
EAC-02003 | Easy Anti-Cheat has flagged your account or hardware for a restriction. This error prevents you from joining Fortnite matches. | Fix guide → | |
EAC-02007 | Easy Anti-Cheat could not connect to its verification servers. The anti-cheat could not complete the online handshake required to authorize your session. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
EAC-02014 | Easy Anti-Cheat failed to initialize or was blocked on your PC. | Client-side | Fix guide → |
ESP-BUZZ-001 | Fortnite failed to connect through Epic Online Services during login or matchmaking. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
ESP-BUZZ-002 | Epic Online Services returned ESP-BUZZ-002 during matchmaking. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
ESP-DRIVEN-000 | Fortnite Epic Online Services returned ESP-DRIVEN-000 during authentication. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
INSTALL-FAILED | The Epic Games Launcher failed to install or update Fortnite. A file download, write, or verification step could not complete. | Fix guide → | |
LOGIN-FAILED | Fortnite could not log in to your Epic account. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0001 | Fortnite's login service timed out. The authentication request to Epic's servers did not complete in time. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0003 | Fortnite launcher failed with error LS-0003. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0004 | Fortnite could not log you in — error LS-0004. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0005 | Epic Games has temporarily disabled the login service, usually for scheduled maintenance or emergency patching. | Fix guide → | |
LS-0006 | Fortnite failed to connect to Epic services at login. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0007 | The Epic Games login service is not reachable. The service may be down or your client cannot connect to it. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0012 | Fortnite could not sign you into Epic Online Services. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0013 | Fortnite could not find or join a match — often EOS or queue overload. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0014 | Fortnite login services returned LS-0014 — account or Epic layer issue. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0018 | Epic Games Launcher failed to start Fortnite. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
LS-0019 | Fortnite's matchmaking service is temporarily down. The login succeeded but matchmaking cannot be reached. | Fix guide → | |
MATCHMAKING-ERROR | Fortnite failed to place you into a match — queue or EOS handshake failure. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
PATCH-FAILED | The Fortnite update or patch download failed or could not be applied. The game cannot launch until the patch is installed. | Fix guide → | |
PS5-LOGIN | Fortnite on PS5 cannot log in to Epic or connect to services. | Server or client | Fix guide → |
XBOX-DOWNLOAD | Fortnite update or download hangs on Xbox Series X|S or One. | Client-side | Fix guide → |
Mixed (Server or Client) — 22 codes
0Fortnite returned a generic Error 0 during login, matchmaking, or queue — Epic could not complete the request.91Fortnite could not reach Epic Online Services or game servers.93Fortnite rejected your login or session — often tied to Epic account or token problems.127Fortnite could not join the party or lobby.20006Fortnite login timed out through Epic Online Services.CE-34878-0Fortnite crashed on PlayStation. CE-34878-0 is a generic PlayStation crash error indicating the application closed unexpectedly.EAC-02007Easy Anti-Cheat could not connect to its verification servers. The anti-cheat could not complete the online handshake required to authorize your session.ESP-BUZZ-001Fortnite failed to connect through Epic Online Services during login or matchmaking.ESP-BUZZ-002Epic Online Services returned ESP-BUZZ-002 during matchmaking.ESP-DRIVEN-000Fortnite Epic Online Services returned ESP-DRIVEN-000 during authentication.LOGIN-FAILEDFortnite could not log in to your Epic account.LS-0001Fortnite's login service timed out. The authentication request to Epic's servers did not complete in time.LS-0003Fortnite launcher failed with error LS-0003.LS-0004Fortnite could not log you in — error LS-0004.LS-0006Fortnite failed to connect to Epic services at login.LS-0007The Epic Games login service is not reachable. The service may be down or your client cannot connect to it.LS-0012Fortnite could not sign you into Epic Online Services.LS-0013Fortnite could not find or join a match — often EOS or queue overload.LS-0014Fortnite login services returned LS-0014 — account or Epic layer issue.LS-0018Epic Games Launcher failed to start Fortnite.MATCHMAKING-ERRORFortnite failed to place you into a match — queue or EOS handshake failure.PS5-LOGINFortnite on PS5 cannot log in to Epic or connect to services.