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Here’s how to fix voice chat in Fortnite on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch.

Voice chat in Fortnite lets players communicate with others. However, what happens when you’re able to’t talk to your teammates or hear them? Read on for instructions on how to fix your voice chat in Fortnite.

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Check your Fortnite voice chat channel options

For PC players, ensure that you’re on the correct Fortnite voice chat channel. These include the Party Channel and the Game Channel.

How to fix Fortnite voice chat not working on PC

The voice chat options section indicates your in-game preferences. The “Everyone” option means you can hear and talk to everyone using your microphone. Next, the “Friends & Teammates” option means communication with those parties only. “Friends” means you can only chat with people on your list. If “Nobody” is chosen, then voice chat is disabled.

In this section, you can also adjust your voice chat volume. Turn your volume up so you can hear others. Don’t forget about the push to talk option since this requires you to press a button before others can hear you in Fortnite.

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Ask about parental controls

If your Fortnite account has parental controls on, then you’ll need to ask your parents about your voice chat settings. Parents can make voice chat adjustments via theEpic Account Portaland Fortnite Parental Controls menu.

Voice chat settings default to the “Nobody” option if a player is under 18,according to Epic Games. For players under 10, the maximum setting that’s allowed in Fortnite is “Friends Only.”

Fortnite’s parental controls (Image via Epic Games)

How to fix Fortnite voice chat not working on console

If you’re playing Fortnite on Xbox, PlayStation, or the Nintendo Switch, then below are several solutions to check out.

You can also try clearing your Xbox’s cache:

Make sure your cross-platform settings for Fortnite are up to speed as well:

PlayStation

Here’s how to adjust your DNS settings if you’re playing Fortnite on PlayStation:

Nintendo Switch

Adjust your DNS settings if you’re playing Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch:

If all else doesn’t work, make sure to submit a request to Epic Games’support team. That’s all for now. Stay tuned on Esports.gg for more Fortnitecontent, news, and updates.

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