If your voice leaves the chat, check your PC and game settings for a few moments. It can be easy to fix the Fornite mic not working error.

You may find the problem in all platforms, but you must ensure it only affects Fortnite. Otherwise, it’s a broader error. For example, on PlayStation, you may have muted the audio; on Xbox, you may need to change privacy settings.

The problem can be more common on Windows. If you’re using a new mic, you may have trouble setting it up. However, we’re taking a deep look into every potential issue we could find affecting consoles and Windows PCs.

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What Causes Fortnite Mic Not Working Error

We’re looking at the error on all Fortnite platforms:Nintendo Switch, Xbox One / Xbox Series, PS4, PS5, and Windows.

Some platforms have specific errors (namely Windows and Xbox consoles). Others share the same causes, such as wrong configurations.

In any case, here’re the possible causes:

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If you pinpoint the cause of your problem, you may go straight to the solution you need.

How to Fix Fortnite Mic Not Working?

We’re going through a list of fixes for the Fortnite mic on the various platforms where you’d find the error.

Feel free to test them or jump straight to the one you think you need.

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Wait Until the Server Is Up Again

Before you change anything, you shouldcheck the server status. On this website, expand the Fortnite bracket -it even has a “Voice chat” category.”

If the server is down, you’ll have to wait until it’s up. There’s nothing else you may do. Often, the server is down for maintenance or random errors.

Similarly, if notable bugs affect the voice chat, you may need some extra steps. Fortnite’s developers recommendchecking the community boardto see if there’s something wrong.

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