Fortnite: How To Make A Party Private

If you're fed up with some of your friends joining you when you don't feel like playing with them, all you have to do is make your party private for peace of mind.

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Close your party and select your friends to invite to Fortnite. | © Epic Games

In the bustling and competitive landscape of Fortnite, having the ability to make private parties is an important tool.

Here, we dive deep into the meticulous steps required to create a private party, allowing for a personalized and secure gaming environment.

Steps To Make A Party Private In Fortnite

  1. Begin by launching Fortnite and waiting for the game to load to the main menu.
  2. From here, navigate to the top left corner of your screen where you'll find three horizontal lines; this is your settings menu. Click on this icon to proceed to the next step.
  3. Then click on your avatar in the top left-hand corner to access the settings menu. Then simply change the "Party Privacy" option. You have three different choices: 'Anyone', 'Friends Only' or 'Private'.
  4. Choose Private to select the friends you want to play with, so you don't have to worry about random friends joining.
  5. Now that your party is set to private, it is time to invite your friends. Head back to the main menu and click on your friends' list located on the left sidebar. Here, you can send invites to your friends by clicking on the ‘Invite’ button next to their names.

Alternatively, you can also share the party code that Fortnite generates for private sessions. Your friends can use this code to join the party even without a direct invite.

Before diving into the game, make sure to set the game parameters to suit your group's needs. This involves choosing the game mode, the map, and any other customized settings.

Be it a laid-back exploration or a fierce battle, tuning the settings correctly will elevate your private party experience to a whole new level.

With everything set in place, it is now time to launch the party. Click on the ‘Ready’ button at the bottom right of your screen. Ensure everyone in your party has done the same.

Once every member is ready, the party leader can initiate the launch, transporting you and your squad into a private and secure Fortnite environment where your adventures await.

Establishing a private party in Fortnite is a straightforward process, yet it promises a personalized gaming space where you and your friends can engage in uninterrupted fun. Whether to strategize, train, or simply enjoy the Fortnite universe without external disruptions, private parties provide the perfect setting.

Follow this step-by-step guide and carve out your private niche in the expansive Fortnite world.

Gaston Cuny

Gaston is a writer covering various Fortnite & Entertainment topics for EarlyGame. Previously, Gaston worked for Dexerto's editorial staff, writing guides and news articles....