How to fix
Fortnite error code AS-1041
on Windows

Hey! I have been playing Fortnite for two years now and have never had problems with it. In the past few days, I am unable to log in due to error AS-1041. Is there anything that could be done about that? Many thanks.

Fortnite has hit the gaming industry by storm, gaining millions of players right after its initial release. Despite its popularity, the game does not avoid technical issues, and the error AS-1041 when signing in is one of them. In this article, we will show you what options do you have after encountering this issue, which should help you fix it in the process.

The game is compatible with Windows and Mac desktops, as well as the most popular consoles such as Xbox or PlayStation. Nonetheless, it seems like only Windows users encounter the Fortnite error code AS-1041. The issue occurs as soon as they try to enter the lobby or log in via the Epic Games launcher.

In most cases, the error is related to game servers. While Epic Games is a giant company that has released many popular titles over the years (it is also an owner of a very popular Unreal Engine used by millions of game developers),[ref en-2] it does not mean that it won't ever have technical issues.

These problems can arise due to multiple reasons - hardware malfunctions, cyberattacks,[ref en-3] networking problems, and more. In fact, most of the largest gaming companies have problems with servers from time to time. This is usually addressed as quickly as possible, and there is nothing that players can do to fix it. Thus, the first thing you should check is server status - the issue could resolve by itself within an hour or two.

However, many players reported that the issue is persistent and does not go away for days. If that is the case, there are likely that there are problems with a local computer. The first thing we would recommend when trying to fix Fortnite error code AS-1041 is to perform a scan with powerful repair software [d1] - it will ensure that Windows does not have any registry errors, corrupted files, or other issues.

Another thing you should check is your internet connection (mainly, DNS[ref en-1] settings), as it is commonly known to be causing the error. There are several ways you can do this, and we will provide them below.

Fix 1. Check server status

There are plenty of sources that can provide information on the server status of various games. Epic Games, however, has its own official website, which reports the status of its games, including Fortnite, as well as the launcher and various functions within them. You can access all the information required to check the server status on the Status Page - expand the Fortnite and Epic Games Store.

Fix 2. Run network connection troubleshooter

Troubleshooters can diagnose issues with problems you are experiencing and might sometimes provide solutions automatically.

• Type troubleshoot in Windows search
• On the right side, select Additional troubleshooters
• Select Internet Connections
• Click Run the troubleshooter

  

• Wait till the scan is finished and apply the suggested fixes.

Fix 3. Try different DNS

Typically, DNS is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In some cases, it might not operate properly - have connection interruptions, or your DNS could be blocking the connection to Fortnite servers for some reason. In such a case, you could switch to a free DNS provided by Google:

• Right-click on Start and pick Network Connections
• Under Advanced network settings, pick Change adapter options
• In the Network Connection window, right-click on your main connection (for example, Ethernet) and select Properties
• Select  Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties below
• Click Use the following DNS server address and type in the following into the fields:
  Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
  Alternate DNS server: 8.8.8.9
• Press OK.

  

Fix 4. Reset your internet connection

Resetting your internet connection might also help you fix the error.

• Type cmd in Windows search
• Right-click on Command Prompt result and pick Run as administrator
• Paste in the following commands (press Enter every time):
  ipconfig /flushdns
  ipconfig /registerdns
  ipconfig /release
  ipconfig /renew
  netsh winsock reset

  

  
  
• Restart your system.

Fix 5. Reset your router

• Turn off your computer
• Go to your router/modem, press and hold the Power button until it shuts down
• Unplug the device from the electric socket
• Wait for about a minute, then plug it back in and turn it on
• Wait till your router fully boots up, and see if that helped you solve the issue.

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