Why do I get error code 83 when trying to join a friends party in Fortnite?

This error in Fortnite causes a problem with joining a party or inviting your friends which preventing them to do a party matchmaking.

To fix this issue, you need to fix the date and time settings by properly sync or fix the connectivity within your gaming platform.

Windows

  1. Right-click the clock on the Taskbar.
  2. Choose Adjust date/time.
  3. Toggle the On Switch for Set Time Automatically.
  4. Toggle the On Switch for Set Time Zone Automatically.
  5. Click Sync Now.

PlayStation

  1. Start your PlayStation.
  2. Open the Settings app from the Main Menu.
  3. Select Date and Time.
  4. Select the checkbox for Set Automatically.
  5. Uncheck the Adjust Daylight Saving Automatically box.
  6. Re-check the Adjust Daylight Saving Automatically box.

Xbox

  1. Start yourXbox.
  2. Open the Settings app from the Main Menu.
  3. Select System.
  4. Select Time.
  5. Uncheck the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time box.
  6. Re-check the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time box.

Switch

  1. Start your Switch.
  2. Open the System Settings from the Home Menu.
  3. Scroll down the options on the left and select System.
  4. SelectDate and Time on the right-hand side of the screen.
  5. Turn on Synchronize Clock via Internet.

If the issue still persist, you can try to check out how to troubleshoot your connection.

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