I’m getting too many friend requests. How do I turn them off?

If you are getting too many friend requests or simply want to turn off all friends request, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Look to the top right corner of the screen and click on the icon with the double silhouette. This will display your Friends' List.
  3. Select the colored profile icon with the initial of your display name on the left end side.
  4. Select Communication settings.
  5. Select Friend requests and change it to Nobody.

Alternatively, you can follow these steps in Fortnite:

  1. Launch Fortnite.
  2. Select the profile icon in the top right.
  3. Click the Settings (gear icon) option.
  4. Click the Account and Privacy tab.
  5. Click Social Privacy on the left.
  6. Locate Friend Invite permission and toggle it to No One.
  7. Select Apply to save changes.

If you see a "Locked by Parental Controls" warning, you may need to adjust the parental controls on your account: How can I change my Parental Controls Settings?