What You’ll Need to Join a Custom Lobby

How to Join a Custom Lobby

To join a Fortnite custom lobby or private match hosted by a creator or streamer by following these steps and settings. The host of the lobby (e.g. MELOGRAPHICS in this instructional guide) will provide you with the matchmaking region and lobby code/custom key to enter when your ready to join from PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, or Playstation.

1. Set Matchmaking Region

SETTINGS> GAME> MATCHMAKING REGION> Select NA-West*

You must be on the same server as the creator hosting the lobby. You must change the default “Recommended” to the region provided by the host (e.g. NA-West, NA-Central, NA-East, etc.)

• To join MELOGRAPHICS’ custom lobby during special Twitch live streams, #MeloMonday, or private Fortnite Battle Royale Tournaments you must be in the same matchmaking region. *MELOGRAPHICS uses NA-West (unless otherwise stated).

• You’ll receive an error message if you’re in the wrong server region, and you won’t be able to join a game. After playing in the custom match(es), you can change your custom matchmaking region back to auto or whichever setting you were using previously.

2. Choose the Game (Playlist)

MELOGRAPHICS will announce the game e.g Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, Rumble, or a Creative Island.

• From the Home Screen (“Play” tab), scroll down to select the playlist (game) that MELOGRAPHICS is hosting on stream e.g. Battle Royale / Zero Build (Solos, Duos, Trios, Squads), Reload (Duos, Squads), Creative Map/Island or Team Rumble.

3. Enter the Custom Key

The Custom Matchmaking Key is a unique code created by the lobby host that is 4 and 16 characters long. The matchmaking key or lobby code/key must be entered from the discover section where you select the playlist/game you’re playing. If you do not see “Matchmaking Key” on the bottom right of your screen scroll down and the button will appear.

• Select Custom Key from the bottom right of the GAME SELECTION (“Play” Tab)

• Enter the Custom Matchmaking Key exactly as provided by MELOGRAPHICS (lobby host)

• Hit ACCEPT and return the the home screen area where you see your skin/party.

IMPORTANT: After the custom match(es), before returning to regular public matching or creative delete/clear the custom key. Otherwise, you will not be able to play any public online games.

What is a Fortnite Custom Matchmaking Key?

• MELOGRAPHICS, a mod, or the lobby host will provide the Custom Matchmaking Key to join to the private match lobby.

• Do not share the Custom Matchmaking Key with anyone (e.g. DO NOT share via social, read aloud on stream, or show on your screen). While MELOGRAPHICS is in the Lobby waiting for players the Custom Key will be either posted in the MELO SPACE Discord, or provided during the live stream.

4. Select the Game Mode Settings

After you’ve selected the game, double check you have the right game mode selection (settings) on the home screen (right above the “ready up” button). Typically shows Ranked / Unranked (public games,) and Fill / No Fill (all games except solo).

Depending on the Playlist selected from Discover (e.g. Battle Royale, Reload, Battle Royale Zero Build, Rumble, etc.) you will also be able to toggle the mode from the home screen:

Fill / No Fill (Toggle)

• FILL ON - Vacant spots on your team will be filled by other players in the queue looking for teammates. For example:

  • Solo Queuing into Duos, Trios, Squads, Team Games: If you are joining a team match (Duos, Trios, Squads, Rumble, etc.), toggle FILL ON to get partnered up with another player in the lobby who also has FILL ON and no one in their party.

  • Party Queueing into Team Games: If you have a friend who is joining the game and you want to be on the same Team (e.g. Duos, Trios, or Squads, etc.) add them to your party before you ready up and drop in.

• FILL OFF - Vacant spots on your team will not be filled by other players in the lobby.

• If you are by yourself joining a team game and have Fill toggled OFF you will remain by yourself against full teams. Unless you’re looking to be try-hard this is probably is not the option you want to use.

Fill Settings for Party vs Solo Players

• Joining with a Party? If you have a party you want to join MELOGRAPHICS’ custom lobby with, all party members must use Melo's Custom Lobby Settings (Matchmaking Region, Custom Key, and Game Mode) and be ready in your party before you hit PLAY.

• No friends? No Problem! Pick the "Fill" option under PLAY to meet someone new who's also looking for a friend in the queue.

5. Press “Play” to Ready Up!

• Now that you have the required settings all set to join a custom game with MELOGRAPHICS, press PLAY!

• You should see the same number of "players in queue" as shown on MELOGRAPHICS stream / lobby screen. If you do not see the same number or get an error make sure your have the correct matchmaking region, game mode, and lobby key as the host.

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