Fortnite is an online video game developed by Epic Games and released in July 2017. There are tons of different game modes in Fortnite, such as Save The World, Battle Royale, Zero Build, and more. And the most popular mode is Battle Royale, where 100 players fight to be the last survivor on an island. Fortnite is an addictive game. Many players even spend almost a whole day playing this game. This article explains several practical ways on how to block Fortnite on computer, including blocking the Fortnite app on Windows PC/Mac, and blocking GeForce Now, Amazon Luna to prevent users from playing Fortnite via cloud gaming.
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Most players choose to download and play Fortnite on PC through the Epic Games Launcher. It is a digital distribution platform for video games. Without the Epic Games Launcher, players can't run and play Fortnite. To block access to Fortnite on Windows PC, all you need to do is block the launcher.
Cisdem AppCrypt is an app locker and website blocker for computer users. I use this tool to block Fortnite on my PC. It offers password protection feature to prevent the blocking from being bypassed. Additionally, it let you block access to Fortnite during certain times. Below are steps:
Step 1. Download and install the Fortnite blocker on your computer.
Free Download Windows 11/10/8/7
Step 2. Set a password when you first launch it.
Step 3. Go to the task bar and click its icon. Enter the password to access the main window.
Step 4. Tap App Lock.
Step 5. To block Fortnite app, drag the desktop shortcut of Epic Games Launcher into the main window.
Or, you can click the plus icon. Go to C:\Program Files. Find Epic Games and add it to block.
Now Fortnite is blocked.
If someone tries to play Fortnite on the computer, it won’t open. And a window will pop up asking for the password.
To remove the blocking for Fortnite, there are 3 options:
1. Enter the password to access the main window of AppCrypt. Select Epic Games Launcher. Press the Delete key.
2. Right-click the lock icon on the taskbar. Click Disable App Lock and then enter the password.
3. Quit AppCrypt with password.
Tip 1: For those who are addicted to Fortnite or want to help child overcome Fortnite addiction, you can block Fortnite on PC at specific times (e.g. work hours, bedtime) via AppCrypt: Select Epic Games Launcher from the block list. Click the clock icon that appears. Enable Custom Schedule on the bottom left corner. Then click the Add Schedule button. Set the time you want to block Fortnite on your computer.
Tip 2: To make the blocking more effective, you can enable the auto-lock feature in the Preferences window. Check the 2 boxes under App Lock. Fortnite will be locked automatically when it is deactivated for a certain times or after you leaving your computer. This feature is useful when you wan to prevent your children from accessing the Fortnite app on your computer but don’t want to block yourself.
Mac users can also download and play Fortnite through the Epic Games Launcher. But only older version 13.40 is supported on Mac. Additionally, there’re multiple streaming services that allow users to play Fortnite via cloud gaming. No matter how you or your kids try to access Fortnite on your Mac computer, Cisdem AppCrypt can successfully block it. Read on to learn how to block Fortnite on Mac using this tool.
Step 1. Download and install Cisdem AppCrypt on your Mac.
Free Download macOS 10.12 or later
Step 2. Launch it. Set a password.
If you are blocking Fortnite for yourself, ask you family or friend to set this password.
Step 3. Click the lock icon on the menu bar. Choose Open Main Window.
Step 4. Enter the password.
Step 5. Click the plus icon under the App Lock tab. Select Epic Games Launcher from the Applications folder. Open it.
Now Fortnite app is blocked on your Mac.
There are 3 cloud-gaming services available for playing Fortnite: Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna. Follow the steps below to block cloud gaming on computer via AppCrypt:
Step 1. Open the main window of AppCrypt with password.
Step 2. Go to the Web Block tab.
Step 3. Add following 3 sites into the URL field. Click Add.
xbox.com
geforcenow.com
luna.amazon.com
Now any user of this computer won’t be able to access Fortnite via the cloud gaming services.
Fortnite can be addictive, especially for children and teenagers who enjoy playing games. More importantly, there are some hidden dangers of Fortnite that parents should be aware of.
Inappropriate content: Fortnite does not have a blood mode, which is kid-friendly. However, there are some violent elements in this game. The primary goal of this game is to kill other players. If we allow our children to play violent video games for too long, they may develop aggressive thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, Fortnite allows players to communicate with each other using the in-game voice and text chat feature. Children may be exposed to adult content and language during this process.
Cyberbullying: In Fortnite, cyberbullying can happen to anyone, regardless of age. Especially when someone is not performing well in the game, other players may abuse him. Cyberbullying affects the mental health of young people.
Overspending: Fortnite is free to play. However, players can pay for cosmetics like skins, back blings, and more for a better gaming experience. Epic Games has released thousands of Fortnite cosmetics for players to purchase. Prices typically range from $6 to $20. It's easy for kids to overspend in Fortnite because they don't understand the value of money.
Playing Fortnite with your kid is a good way to protect him from the dangers of this game. Alternatively, block Fortnite on computer directly using the methods I mentioned in this article.
Fortnite can be fun. It can also be addictive. Blocking Fortnite helps reduce screen time and increase productivity. It also protects children from inappropriate contents and other hidden dangers. If your child is spending too much time playing Fortnite every day, you can set time limits on this game using AppCrypt to help him develop healthy gaming habits. This article introduced several methods on how to block Fortnite on computer. Hope it helps.
Rosa has worked in Mac software industry for more than eight years. She believes that the purpose of software is to make life better and work more productively. In addition to writing, Rosa is also an avid runner.
