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:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Look to the top right corner of the screen and click on the icon with the double silhouette. This will display your Friends' List.
- Select the colored profile icon with the initial of your display name on the left end side.
- Select Communication settings.
- Select Friend requests and change it to Nobody.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps in Fortnite:
- Launch Fortnite.
- Select the profile icon in the top right.
- Click the Settings (gear icon) option.
- Click the Account and Privacy tab.
- Click Social Privacy on the left.
- Locate Friend Invite permission and toggle it to No One.
- 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?