Fortnite Secure Boot, TPM & IOMMU 2026
Check the three firmware security features Epic requires for PC tournament participation, identify the correct Windows status and change only the setting your motherboard officially documents.
PC players need Secure Boot, TPM and IOMMU enabled for all Fortnite tournaments under Epic's 2026 anti-cheat requirements.
Check Secure Boot State in Windows System Information, check TPM 2.0 with tpm.msc, and identify your motherboard before enabling IOMMU, commonly Intel VT-d or AMD AMD-Vi. BIOS steps vary, so follow the exact manufacturer guide.
The rule targets PC tournament eligibility, not every casual match.
Epic announced that from February 19, 2026, its expanded anti-cheat system requirements apply to PC players in all Fortnite tournaments. The three named features are Secure Boot, TPM and IOMMU. Keep that scope precise: the announcement does not say that each feature is a new prerequisite for every casual Battle Royale session.
Helps ensure trusted bootloaders start with Windows and makes pre-anti-cheat malware harder to insert into startup.
Helps verify security state in a way that is difficult for malware or cheats to tamper with.
Helps the operating system manage how hardware devices access system memory and protects game memory from cheat hardware.
Confirm the current state in Windows before opening firmware settings.
Many compatible PCs already have one or more features enabled. Read the current state first so you change only what is missing. Epic says a Windows 11-compatible PC will likely meet the requirements already or be able to enable them without new hardware.
Search Windows for System Information or press Windows + R and enter msinfo32.
In System Summary, find Secure Boot State. The ready value is On; also note BIOS Mode.
Press Windows + R, enter tpm.msc and check whether TPM is ready plus its Specification Version.
In msinfo32, record BaseBoard Manufacturer, BaseBoard Product and processor model before researching IOMMU.
Find the support manual for that exact board or PC model. Do not copy BIOS steps from a different system.
Save work, follow the documented path and avoid unrelated firmware toggles. Restart and verify the state again.
The target Windows status is “Secure Boot State: On.”
Epic describes Secure Boot as protection against malicious software entering the PC's boot process before anti-cheat can operate. Windows System Information provides the cleanest first check.
Open System Information, remain in System Summary and locate Secure Boot State. If it reads On, do not change the firmware setting.
Your PC may support Secure Boot but have it disabled. Follow Microsoft's Secure Boot guidance and the exact PC or motherboard manual.
Secure Boot depends on UEFI. Do not switch boot modes blindly: an unsupported conversion can stop Windows from starting.
Check the manufacturer's firmware and hardware documentation. The answer can be a setting, firmware limitation or unsupported platform.
Use TPM Management to distinguish ready, disabled and incompatible states.
TPM is a hardware-backed security component. Epic links players to Microsoft's TPM 2.0 instructions, which provide a direct Windows check and the common firmware labels used by Intel and AMD systems.
| What you see | What it means | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| TPM is ready for use | Windows detects an active TPM. | Check TPM Manufacturer Information and confirm Specification Version 2.0. |
| Compatible TPM cannot be found | The PC may have TPM disabled or may not provide a compatible module. | Check the exact PC or motherboard manual before opening firmware settings. |
| Intel PTT | A common Intel firmware label for platform trust technology. | Use only the manufacturer's documented TPM enablement path. |
| AMD fTPM / PSP fTPM | Common AMD firmware labels for a firmware-based TPM. | Confirm the label for your exact board and processor before enabling it. |
Look for the platform name your board uses: often Intel VT-d or AMD-Vi.
IOMMU controls how hardware devices access system memory. Epic highlights it because the protection helps keep game memory from being accessed by cheat hardware. Unlike the two Windows checks above, enabling IOMMU normally requires the exact motherboard firmware instructions.
Epic lists VT-d as a common IOMMU label. Do not assume every Intel virtualization option is the same setting.
Epic lists AMD-Vi as a common label. Some motherboard menus may also display IOMMU explicitly.
Use msinfo32 to record BaseBoard Manufacturer and processor model, then open the official support page for that hardware.
Epic's error flow is to enter BIOS, locate IOMMU or its Intel/AMD variant, enable it, save, restart and try Fortnite again.
Treat BIOS access as a hardware-specific change, not a Fortnite menu toggle.
Epic explicitly warns that incorrect BIOS changes can create startup or hardware issues. The safe process is narrow: identify the device, open its official manual, change only the named security feature and verify after restarting.
A firmware change requires a restart. Finish active work before entering Windows Advanced startup or using a startup key.
Use the PC or motherboard model, not a generic search result for the processor alone.
Before changing one documented setting, note its current state so you understand exactly what changed.
Do not alter storage mode, overclocking, boot order or security keys while solving a Fortnite requirement.
Use the firmware's documented Save & Exit action, allow Windows to load and avoid repeated forced shutdowns.
Reopen System Information or TPM Management and confirm the intended state before testing Fortnite.
Fix the failed requirement instead of changing all three again.
After a restart, return to read-only verification. A targeted error should lead to a targeted check; broad Fortnite reinstall steps do not enable a disabled firmware feature.
Confirm the firmware change was saved and BIOS Mode is UEFI. If the platform remains Legacy or Unsupported, stop and use manufacturer guidance.
Look for the documented Intel PTT, AMD fTPM, PSP fTPM or Security Device label. Absence may also indicate a platform limitation.
Confirm the actual IOMMU setting, Intel VT-d or AMD-Vi was saved. CPU virtualization alone may be a separate option.
Recheck the tournament's other eligibility rules, including account requirements and 2FA. This page solves only the PC firmware layer.
Fortnite Secure Boot, TPM and IOMMU questions
Does Fortnite require Secure Boot, TPM and IOMMU in 2026?
For PC tournaments, yes. Epic expanded the anti-cheat requirements to all Fortnite tournaments on February 19, 2026. The announcement names Secure Boot, TPM and IOMMU.
How do I check Secure Boot for Fortnite?
Open Windows System Information and read Secure Boot State in System Summary. The target value is On. Use official Microsoft and manufacturer guidance before changing an Off or Unsupported state.
How do I check TPM 2.0 for Fortnite?
Press Windows + R, enter tpm.msc and select OK. Confirm TPM is ready for use, then check that Specification Version under TPM Manufacturer Information is 2.0.
What is IOMMU called in my BIOS?
Epic lists Intel VT-d and AMD-Vi as common names. The exact label and menu path vary, so identify your motherboard with msinfo32 and follow its official BIOS guide.
Should I change the BIOS settings myself?
Only if you are comfortable with the exact manufacturer instructions. Epic warns that incorrect BIOS changes can cause startup or hardware problems and recommends qualified assistance when needed.
