Fortnite Denial Reason code 20 how to fix it and what does it mean?

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This article is about Denial Reason code 20, what it means and how to fix it when playing Fortnite. Denial Reason Code 20 is generally associated with Xbox players. It often resurfaces when players try to join each other’s parties or squads. This suggests that Denial Reason Code 20 is somehow tied to Fortnite’s social features.

These errors can prevent players from logging into Fortnite or kick them out of the game if they were already logged in. While some errors may only appear once and then disappear, Denial Reason Code 20 can stick around for a while, leaving fans wondering if there is anything they can do to fix it.

Along with Denial Reason Code 20 there are other error codes that tend to pop up frequently, check out our other guides on Fortnite Error code LS-0005 what is it and how to fix it and How to complete a job at the job board in Fortnite.

What does Denial Reason Code 20 mean?

Fortnite is a popular game with millions of players around the world. However, no game is perfect, and Fortnite is no exception. There are a number of error codes that can occur while playing Fortnite, and these errors can prevent players from playing the game or cause other problems. Denial Reason Code 20 in Fortnite is an error that occurs when you try to join a party with someone who is not your friend on your Epic Games account. This error can also occur if your party privacy settings are set to Private.

• Denial Reason Code 20 usually indicates that there is a problem with your party settings. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as having your party privacy settings set to Private, not being friends with the person you are trying to join, or using a VPN.
• If you are getting Denial Reason Code 20, you may also see the following error message:

Code snippet – You have been denied access to this party.

• If you have tried all of the above and you are still getting Denial Reason Code 20, it is likely that there is a problem with your party settings. In this case, you will need to make sure that your party privacy settings are set to Public, add the person you are trying to join as a friend on your Epic Games account, and turn off your VPN.

How to fix Denial Reason Code 20

• Check your party privacy settings
• Add teammates as friends on your Epic Games account
• Turn off your VPN
• Restart your Computer and the Epic Games launcher
• Update your graphics drivers

Check your Party Privacy settings

 Make sure that your party privacy settings are set to Public. You can do this by going to the Party tab in the Fortnite menu and selecting Public from the Party Privacy dropdown menu. Here are the steps on how to check your Party Privacy settings in Fortnite/Epic Games:

1. Open Fortnite and log into your account.
2. Click on the Menu icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Select Settings.
4. Click on the Social tab.
5. Under Party Privacy, you will see your current setting. You can choose from the following options:
   • Anyone: Anyone can join your party, including friends of friends and players in your current match.
   • Friends Only: Only players on your friends list can join your party.
   • Invite Only: Only players who are invited by you or someone in your party can join your party.
6. If you want to change your Party Privacy setting, click on the drop-down menu and select the desired option.
7. Click on Save to apply your changes.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about Party Privacy settings:

• Your Party Privacy setting applies to all platforms that you play Fortnite on.
• If you are under the age of 18, your Party Privacy setting will default to Invite Only.
• You can change your Party Privacy setting at any time.

Add your teammates as friends on your Epic Games account

 If you are trying to join a party with someone who is not your friend on your Epic Games account, you will receive the Denial Reason Code 20 error. You can add your teammates as friends by going to the Friends tab in the Epic Games Launcher and searching for their username. Here are the steps on how to add your Fortnite teammates as friends on your Epic Games account:

In-game

1. Open Fortnite.
2. From the lobby, click on the main menu on the top left.
3. Click on Add Friends icon.
4. Enter the Epic display name of your teammate.
5. Click on the Add Friend button.

On the Epic Games website

1. Go to the Epic Games website
2. Click the Log in button.
3. Enter your Epic Games account credentials.
4. Click the Friends tab.
5. Click Add Friend.
6. Enter the Epic display name of your teammate.
7. Click Send.

Once you have added your teammates as friends, you can easily join each other’s parties and play together.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when adding friends on Epic Games:

• Your teammate’s display name may not necessarily be the same as their console ID.
• If you are adding a friend from another platform, they will need to have cross-play enabled.
• You can only add up to 100 friends on your Epic Games account.

Turn off your VPN 

If you are using a VPN, turn it off and try joining the party again. VPNs can sometimes interfere with Fortnite’s party system and cause the Denial Reason Code 20 error. Here are the steps on how to turn off your VPN for Fortnite:

Windows PC

1. Open your VPN app.
2. Click on the Disconnect button or toggle the On/Off switch to the Off position.
3. Launch Fortnite.

Mac

1. Open your VPN app.
2. Click on the Disconnect button or toggle the On/Off switch to the Off position.
3. Launch Fortnite.

iPhone or iPad

1. Open your VPN app.
2. Tap on the Disconnect button.
3. Launch Fortnite.

Android phone or tablet

1. Open your VPN app.
2. Tap on the Disconnect button.
3. Launch Fortnite.

Once you have turned off your VPN, you should be able to connect to Fortnite without any problems.

Here are some things to keep in mind when turning off your VPN for Fortnite:

• If you are using a VPN to connect to a different region, you may need to change your region settings in Fortnite before you can connect.
• If you are using a VPN to bypass a regional restriction, you will no longer be able to bypass the restriction once you have turned off your VPN.
• If you are using a VPN to improve your ping, you may notice that your ping increases after you have turned off your VPN.

Restart your computer and the Epic Games Launcher

Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the problem. Here are the steps on how to restart your computer and the Epic Games Launcher for Fortnite:

Restart your computer

1. Press the Windows key + X.
2. Select Shut down or sign out.
3. Click Restart.

Restart the Epic Games Launcher

1. Close the Epic Games Launcher if it is open.
2. Right-click on the Epic Games Launcher icon on your desktop.
3. Select Exit.
4. Open the Epic Games Launcher again.

Once you have restarted your computer and the Epic Games Launcher, you should be able to launch Fortnite without any problems.

Here are some things to keep in mind when restarting your computer and the Epic Games Launcher for Fortnite:

• Make sure that you have closed all other applications before you restart your computer.
• If you are using a VPN, you may need to turn it off before you restart your computer.
• If you are using a firewall, you may need to add an exception for the Epic Games Launcher.

Update your graphics drivers 

Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers can sometimes cause problems with Fortnite. You can update your graphics drivers by going to the website of your graphics card manufacturer and downloading the latest drivers. Here are the steps on how to update your graphics drivers for Fortnite issues:

1. Identify your graphics card manufacturer. You can do this by opening the Device Manager and looking under the Display adapters category.
2. Go to the manufacturer’s website and download the latest graphics driver for your specific card.
3. Once you have downloaded the driver, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Restart your computer after the driver has been installed.

Once you have updated your graphics drivers, you should be able to launch Fortnite without any problems.

Here are some things to keep in mind when updating your graphics drivers for Fortnite issues:

• Make sure that you download the correct driver for your specific graphics card.
• If you are not sure which driver to download, you can contact your graphics card manufacturer for assistance.
• You may need to restart your computer after the driver has been installed.

If you are still having problems with Fortnite after updating your graphics drivers, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Verify the integrity of your game files. You can do this by right-clicking on Fortnite in the Epic Games Launcher and selecting Verify.
• Disable any unnecessary background applications. These applications can use up system resources and may be causing performance issues in Fortnite.
• Change your graphics settings in Fortnite. You can try lowering the graphics settings in Fortnite to see if that improves performance.

If you are experiencing an error code in Fortnite, we recommend that you try the troubleshooting steps that we have outlined in this article. If you are still having problems, you can contact Epic Games support for further assistance.