How do I manage friends on Epic Games?

How do I manage friends on Epic Games?

Managing friends on Epic Games is a crucial aspect of your gaming experience. Whether you’re looking to block or remove a friend, change your friend settings, or stop receiving friend requests, this article will guide you through the process.

Block or remove a friend in the Epic Games Launcher

To block or remove a friend on Epic Games, follow these steps:

• Open the Epic Games Launcher
• Click on the Friends icon in the top right corner
• Click on the name of the friend you want to remove or block
• Click on the ellipses (…) and select BLOCK or UNFRIEND
• Confirm your action

Change your friend settings

To change your friend settings on Epic Games, follow these steps:

• Open the Account and Privacy tab
• Under the Social Privacy header, locate the option "Friend Invite Permission"
• Select from the following options:
  • Anyone: You can receive friend requests from anyone
  • Friends of Friends: You will only receive friend requests from friends of players you are already friends with

See your Epic Games friends

To see your Epic Games friends, follow these steps:

• Check your Game Privacy settings
• Make sure your game privacy settings are set to "Friends Only" or "Public"
• If you’re cross-playing Fortnite on your console, but don’t see the Epic Friends button in the main menu, check your game privacy settings

Stop a friend request

To stop a friend request on Epic Games, follow these steps:

• Go to your Sent Friend Requests
• Tap Cancel next to a friend request to cancel it
• Note that when you delete a friend request, the person who sent you the request won’t be notified and can’t send you another request for one year. If you block someone, they can’t send more friend requests.

Friend limit on Epic Games

Epic Games has a friend limit of 1,000 friends. If your current friend list already exceeds 1,000, you will need to edit/remove friends before adding new friends.

Why am I getting so many friend requests?

If you’re receiving many friend requests on Epic Games, it may be because:

• Your Facebook friends are suggesting you to their friends
• You’re playing with friends who have similar interests
• A fake account with your name and profile picture may have been created

Stop friend requests on your iPhone

To stop friend requests on your iPhone, follow these steps:

• Open the Find My app
• Select the Me tab
• Turn off Allow Friend Requests

Table: Friend Settings Options

By following these steps and guidelines, you can effectively manage your friends on Epic Games and customize your gaming experience to your liking. Remember to always be cautious when receiving friend requests and to prioritize your online safety.