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title: "Bot is not joining my party"
description: "If your FNLB bot is not joining or keeps leaving your party, follow this checklist to diagnose the issue."
canonical: https://fnlb.net/support/troubleshooting/bot-not-joining
markdown: https://fnlb.net/support/troubleshooting/bot-not-joining.md
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# Bot is not joining my party

If your FNLB bot is not joining or keeps leaving your party, follow this checklist to diagnose the issue.

## Common symptoms

Common issues include:

- You invited the bot but nothing happens
- The bot joins briefly and then leaves
- The bot appears offline in your friends list
- The bot accepts friend request but won't join party

## Basic checks

Start with these simple checks:

- **Correct Username:** Confirm you invited the correct bot username
- **Bot Limit:** Depending on the category config, some bots may have a limit of bots per lobby, Kick other bots or increase the limit.
- **Privacy Settings:** Check that party privacy settings allow friends to join
- **Service Status:** Check FNLB status or announcements for known issues
- **Basic Restart:** Restart Fortnite and try inviting the bot again
- **Friend Limit:** Ensure you haven't reached Fortnite's friend limit (1,000 friends)

## Party privacy

Fortnite party settings can sometimes prevent bots from joining:

- **Privacy Settings:** Set your party to "Friends" or "Public" while testing
- **Platform Issues:** Some platforms have intermittent issues - try switching platforms if possible

## Still not working?

If you've tried all the above and the bot still won't join:

1. **Join Discord Support:** Join the [FNLB Discord](https://fnlb.net/discord) and describe the issue in the support channel
2. **Provide Details:** Include your platform, region, bot name, and any screenshots
3. **Alternative Bots:** Try a different bot from the official list

Persistent issues may indicate temporary service problems.