How to Enable Secure Boot for Fortnite - Fixed

Learn how to enable Secure Boot to play Fortnite tournaments on Windows 11/10. Convert MBR to GPT safely with EaseUS Partition Master and ensure your system meets Epic Games' requirements.

What is Secure Boot? Should I enable Secure Boot for Fortnite? Is it safe to enable Secure Boot? If you are looking for a full guide on Fortnite Secure Boot, this page is the right place for you. EaseUS will explain what Secure Boot is, why Epic Games requires it, how to enable Secure Boot on Windows 11/10, etc.

This has led many players to wonder how to meet these requirements, how to enable Secure Boot on Windows 11, and how to avoid common errors, such as Secure Boot not being detected. Read this guide and learn what Secure Boot is, why Fortnite requires it for some tournaments, and how you should prepare your PC.

Why Fortnite Requires Secure Boot

Secure Boot is part of modern PCs' UEFI firmware, which ensures that only trusted operating system loaders and drivers can run during startup, preventing low-level cheats and malware from interfering with gameplay.

For competitive Fortnite tournaments, Epic Games requires a secure system environment to make sure all participants play fairly. While casual play does not require Secure Boot, players participating in tournaments with high-level accounts or cash prizes need to enable it. Many players report issues such as Fortnite not recognizing Secure Boot or TPM errors, which usually stem from BIOS settings or disk format incompatibilities.

So continue reading and learn how to enable Secure Boot for Fortnite on supported and unsupported PCs.

How to Enable Secure Boot and Play Fortnite

Before enabling Secure Boot, you need to meet three main requirements:

1️⃣UEFI Firmware Support

Secure Boot works only on PCs using UEFI mode. Legacy BIOS or Compatibility Support Module (CSM) must be disabled.

2️⃣Convert MBR to GPT

If your system disk is formatted as MBR, Secure Boot cannot be enabled. To check if your disk is MBR or GPT, follow the steps below:

• Open Disk Management > Right-click the disk > Properties > Volumes > Partition Style > Check if it's "GUID Partition Table (GPT)."

 If it's MBR, you need to convert. To convert MBR to GPT without losing data, you can use EaseUS Partition Master, which allows one-click conversion while preserving Windows, apps, and personal files. This step resolves the most common issues where Fortnite cannot detect Secure Boot.

• Support converting both the system disk and the data disk.
• No data loss during the process.
• Works perfectly on Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista

Steps on how to convert MBR to GPT:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master and go to "Disk Converter."

Step 2. Click "MBR to GPT" and click Next. Then, select the target disk you want to convert to GPT, click "Convert", and wait for it to complete.

3️⃣Enable TPM 2.0

TPM 2.0 is a security module required by Windows 11 and many modern applications. Here is how to verify if the TPM 2.0 is enabled:

• Press Win + R, type tpm.msc, and press Enter to open the TPM Management console.
• Check the Status section. It should indicate the TPM is ready for use and Specification Version: 2.0.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Enable Secure Boot and Play Fortnite

After switching to UEFI and converting to GPT, enter your BIOS/UEFI settings, locate the Secure Boot option, and enable it. Save changes and restart your PC.

Step 1. Enter BIOS.

• Restart your computer and enter BIOS/UEFI (usually pressing F2, DEL, or ESC).

Step 2. Switch to UEFI Mode

Locate the Boot settings and change the boot mode from Legacy or CSM to UEFI. (Check the change Legacy to UEFI guide to get more details.)

Step 3. Enable TPM 2.0 (if needed)

Check the Security tab to enable TPM 2.0 (may be called PTT or fTPM on some devices).

Step 4. Enable Secure Boot

Find the Secure Boot option under the Security or Boot tab and set it to Enabled.

• Save and Exit BIOS
• Save changes and reboot your PC.

Step 5. Verify Secure Boot Status

In Windows, press Win + R, type msinfo32, and check the "Secure Boot State" line — it should say "On".

• If it says On, your system is ready for Fortnite tournaments.
• If it says Off or Unsupported, double-check that your PC is using UEFI mode and the disk is GPT.

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Conclusion

For casual Fortnite play, Secure Boot is not required. However, competitive tournaments with higher account levels or cash prizes mandate both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. If your system still uses MBR or Legacy BIOS, converting to GPT and enabling Secure Boot using EaseUS Partition Master is the safest and most efficient method.

Enabling Secure Boot ensures you meet Epic Games' requirements and prevents errors such as Fortnite failing to detect Secure Boot or TPM, all while maintaining your PC's security.

FAQs About Fortnite Secure Boot

1. Is it safe to enable Secure Boot in Fortnite?

Yes. Secure Boot is a Windows security feature designed to prevent malware from loading at startup. Enabling it is safe and recommended, especially for competitive tournaments.

2. How do I turn on Secure Boot in Windows 11 for Fortnite?

Ensure your system disk is GPT. Use EaseUS Partition Master to convert if needed. Enter BIOS/UEFI, switch to UEFI mode, enable Secure Boot, and verify in msinfo32.

3. Does Secure Boot need to be enabled for Fortnite?

It is required only for certain competitive modes, such as tournaments with Account Level 350+ or prize-based events. Casual play does not require it.

4. Does Secure Boot impact FPS in Fortnite?

No. Secure Boot only affects system startup. Once Windows and Fortnite are running, there is no performance impact.