Error code
Fortnite AS-3
FORTNITEAS-3
Game/Platform Error· An error code shown by a game or gaming platform/launcher.
What it means
Epic Games Launcher failed to connect to Epic services..
How to fix it
- Restart your computer and router.
- Check Epic Games server status at status.epicgames.com.
- Temporarily disable Windows Firewall.
- Switch DNS to Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1).
- Use a wired connection.
Not affiliated with Fortnite. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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