Fix: Matchmaking Error #1 in Fortnite

Fortnite players encounter the "Matchmaking Error #1" problem when they want to play any match, and their access to the game is restricted. If you encounter suchaproblem, you can solve the problem by following the suggestions below.

What is Fortnite Matchmaking Error #1?

This error usually occurs due to maintenance work or crashing on Fortnite servers.

In addition, errors that occur in the game will cause you to encounter various errorslike this.

For this purpose, we will give you information on how to fix the problem by giving youafew suggestions.

How to Fix Fortnite Matchmaking Error #1

To fix this error, you can solve the problem by following the suggestions below.

1-) Check the Servers

Fortnite "Matchmaking Error #1" occurs on Xbox, Playstation 4/5 or PC, preventing players from connecting to the game.

First of all, we need to check the servers to understand whether this error isaserver problem.

To do this, first check the servers by accessing thelink below.

Epic Games Server Status

Xbox Server Status

PlayStation Server Status

If you see that there isaproblem with the servers, you will have to wait for the developers to fix the servers.

2-) Restart the Game

You can try connecting to the servers again by restarting the game.

This may occur because you haveahigh unstable ping value.

To prevent this, you can eliminate the problem by restarting the game.

3-) Register Another Dns Server

We can eliminate the problem by registering another DNS server on the computer.

• Open Control Panel and select Network and Internet
• Open the Network and Sharing Center on the screen that opens.
• Click Change adapter settings on the left side.
• Right click on your Connection Type to open the Properties menu.
• Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4).
• Let's apply the settings by typing the Google Dns server we will give below.
  • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
  • Other DNS server: 8.8.4.4
• Then click on the Verify settings when exiting option, press the OK button and follow the steps.

After this process, follow the other suggestion.

4-) Check Your Connection

Internet connection problems can cause many errors. If your internet connection is slow or disconnected, let us give youafew suggestions to fix it.

• If your internet speed slows down, turn your modem off and on again. This process will ease your internet connection to some extent.
• We can eliminate the problem by clearing the internet cache.

Clear DNS Cache

• Type "cmd" in the Start search screen and run as administrator.
• Type the followinglines of code on the command prompt screenand press enter.
  • ipconfig /flushdns
  • ipconfig /renew
  • netsh int ipv4 reset
  • netsh int ipv6 reset
  • netsh winhttp reset proxy
  • netsh winsock reset
  • ipconfig /registerdns
• After this process, it will show that your DNS cache and proxies have been cleared successfully.

After this process, restart the computer and check whether the problem persists.

5-) Turn Your Modem Off and On

Turn off your modem, wait 20 seconds and turn it on again. During this process, your IP address will change and various network problems will be prevented.

6-) Repair Game Files

We can eliminate the problem by repairing the game files via Epic Games Launcher, Xbox or PlayStation.

• Run the Epic Games Launcher program.
• Open thelibrary menu.
• Click on the three dots on Fortnite.
• Then click on "Manage" and verify the files by clicking on the "Verify" button.

After this process, the files in the game will be checked.

If there is any defect or deficiency, the game file will be downloaded.

After the process is completed successfully, you can try to run the game.