Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world. In fact, the only reason it isn’t THE biggest game in the world is that Minecraft is still a thing. I know a lot of parents have allowed their kids to play this new gaming juggernaut and feel lost because they don’t really know how to use the parental controls. Below are the most important Fortnite parental controls that a parent will need to know if their child is playing on iOS or Android.
Editor’s note: If you want a deeper dive into Fortnite we have two guides on our site. The first is a general overview for parents that want to know what the game is all about. The second guide contains tips for new Fortnite players (or for parents to give to their kids if they get frustrated early on.
Turning off Voice Chat in Fortnite
Open the Settings menu in the top right of the main Fortnite page by tapping the Menu icon in the upper right hand of the screen (three stacked horizontal bars)
Open the Options Menu by tapping the box with the Gear in it
Tap to the Audio tab icon (The icon looks like a megaphone with sound waves coming out of it)
Select the “Voice Chat” option and toggle it On or Off by tapping the arrows.
Note: There are a number of other audio options that you can adjust in this menu as well.
Automatically Reject Friend Requests from Strangers in Fortnite
Open the Settings menu in the top right of the main Fortnite page by tapping the Menu icon in the upper right hand of the screen (three stacked horizontal bars)
Open the Options Menu by tapping the box with the Gear in it
Tap the Account tab icon (The icon looks like a pawn in chess)
Toggle the filter “On” or “Off” by tapping the arrows
Turn on Chat Profanity Filter in Fortnite
Open the Settings menu in the top right of the main Fortnite page by tapping the Menu icon in the upper right hand of the screen (three stacked horizontal bars)
Open the Options Menu by tapping the box with the Gear in it
Tap the Account tab icon (The icon looks like a pawn in chess)
Toggle the filter “On” or “Off” by tapping the arrows.
Lifetime Refund Requests in Fortnite
Open the Settings menu in the top right of the main Fortnite page by tapping the Menu icon in the upper right hand of the screen (three stacked horizontal bars)
Open the Options Menu by tapping the box with the Gear in it
Tap the Account tab icon (The icon looks like a pawn in chess)
Tap the “Submit a Request” button.
Note: You only get three Refund Requests EVER. Make sure that you talk to your kids and figure out how the accidental purchase was made so you can limit those situations in the future.
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Michael Duetzmann
If I automatically reject friend requests from strangers, can I receive them from actual friends?
Great question.
The system itself doesn’t know who a “real” friend is. It really blocks friend requests in general. You would need to send the friend request yourself.
How can I stop my youngest son from playing fort nite if it’s already on my iPad for his older brother?
Hi Bill!
If you want your younger son to be able to use the iPad, but not have access to Fortnite, then the only real way to accomplish that is to log out of the Fortnite app and choose a password that your youngest doesn’t know.
Apple doesn’t currently give us any way to lock specific apps behind a password.
I hope that helps!
~Stephen