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How to Fix “Login Failed” in Fortnite on Xbox

Fortnite is a battle royale game where 100 players battle against each other.

The objective is to loot, craft, shoot, and be the last man standing.

Discover destructible environments, team up with friends, and build up.

With creator-made game genres, you can explore more ways to play.

Ride a dirt bike, roll in a snowball, hurdle over obstacles, and more.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the login failed error in Fortnite on the Xbox Series X or Series S console.

How to Fix “Login Failed” in Fortnite on Xbox

To fix “Login Failed” in Fortnite on Xbox, you need to first check the Epic Games Server Status if all systems are operational.

If some systems are not operational or Fortnite is under maintenance, you need to wait for a few hours before you can play.

Otherwise, you can try the fixes below like updating Xbox/Fortnite, clearing your Xbox’s cache, and others.

Fix 1: Update Xbox and Fortnite

  1. Go to your Xbox settings > System > Updates > Update.
  2. Go to the Xbox homepage and select “My games & apps”.
  3. Select “Manage” and select “Updates”.
  4. Select “Fortnite” and select “Update”.

Fix 2: Clear Xbox’s cache

  1. Go to your Xbox settings.
  2. Select “Device & connections and select “Blu-ray”.
  3. Select “Persistent storage” and select “Clear persistent storage”.

Fix 3: Clear Fortnite settings

  1. Go to the Xbox homepage and select “My games & apps”.
  2. Games > Fortnite > More options.
  3. Manage game and add-ons > Saved data > Delete all.
  4. Select “Reserved space” and select “Clear reserved space”.

Fix 4: Reset Mac address

  1. Go to your Xbox settings.
  2. Select “General” and select “Network settings”.
  3. Select “Advanced settings” and select “Alternate MAC address”.
  4. Select “Clear” and select “Restart”.

Fix 5: Remove and re-add your Xbox account

  1. Go to your Xbox settings.
  2. Select “Account” and select “Remove accounts”.
  3. Select the Xbox account that you’re currently using.
  4. Select “Remove” and select “Add new”.
  5. Log in to your Xbox account to re-add it.

Fix 6: Uninstall and reinstall Fortnite

  1. Go to the Xbox homepage and select “My games & apps”.
  2. Games > Fortnite > More options.
  3. Select “Uninstall all” and reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.

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