Fortnite NAT Type Guide
Fix NAT issues for better Fortnite gameplay, voice chat, and party connections
Party Chat Fix: Most Fortnite voice chat issues are caused by blocked UDP ports 5060-5062. These are critical for party communication.
How NAT Affects Fortnite Gameplay
Understanding the impact on your Battle Royale experience
Open NAT
- Join any party instantly
- Clear voice chat quality
- Fast matchmaking
- Host Creative islands
- No connection errors
Moderate NAT
- May struggle joining some parties
- Occasional voice chat issues
- Slower matchmaking
- Can play but with limitations
- Random party disconnects
Strict NAT
- Cannot join most parties
- No voice chat in many cases
- Very slow matchmaking
- Frequent disconnections
- Unable to play with friends
Platform-Specific Port Configuration
PC (Epic Games)
TCP Ports:
5222, 5795-5847UDP Ports:
5060-5062, 5222, 6250, 12000-65000Wide UDP range for voice chat
PlayStation
TCP Ports:
80, 443, 5222, 5795-5847UDP Ports:
5060-5062, 5222, 6250, 12000-65000Combine with PS NAT requirements
Xbox
TCP Ports:
3074, 5222, 5795-5847UDP Ports:
88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500, 5060-5062, 5222Xbox Live ports also required
Nintendo Switch
TCP Ports:
5222, 5795-5847UDP Ports:
1-65535Switch requires extensive UDP range
Quick NAT Fixes
Check NAT in Fortnite
- 1.Launch Fortnite
- 2.Go to Settings (gear icon)
- 3.Look at top-right corner
- 4.NAT type shown next to ping
Quick Router Fix
- 1.Restart your router and modem
- 2.Wait 2 minutes for full boot
- 3.Launch Fortnite
- 4.Check if NAT improved
Advanced: Port Forwarding
- 1. Find your device's local IP address
- 2. Access router settings (usually 192.168.1.1)
- 3. Find Port Forwarding or Virtual Server section
- 4. Add Fortnite ports for your platform
- 5. Save and reboot router
Common Issues & Solutions
Cannot hear party members
Cause: Voice chat ports blocked
Solution: Forward UDP 5060-5062 and 6250
Failed to join party
Cause: Strict NAT preventing connection
Solution: Enable UPnP or DMZ for gaming device
Kicked from matches
Cause: Connection timeout due to NAT
Solution: Forward all Fortnite ports for your platform
Long matchmaking times
Cause: Limited server pool with Strict NAT
Solution: Achieve Open or Moderate NAT
Fortnite-Specific Network Tips
Voice Chat Settings
- • Enable "Open Mic" for less issues than Push-to-Talk
- • Set Voice Chat to "Party Only" if having issues
- • Try toggling voice chat off/on if not working
Performance Settings
- Enable "Show Net Debug Stats" to monitor connection
- Use nearest server region in settings
- Disable background downloads on your platform
Creative Mode & Custom Games
Hosting Creative islands requires Open NAT for best experience
Hosting Requirements:
- • Open NAT strongly recommended
- • All UDP ports 12000-65000 should be accessible
- • Stable upload speed of 5+ Mbps
If You Can't Host:
- • Have a friend with Open NAT host
- • Use Fortnite's party assist feature
- • Try different server regions