VALORANT all error codes

Errors lead to anger, anger leads to hate, hate… leads to rage quitting. It sucks when you can’t play VALORANT because of some daft error code, right? Well, we’re here to put an end to that.

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Written By Luke Dalton Writer
Last UpdatedDecember 6, 2023 at 03:10PM
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Error code VAL 5
Error code VAL 57
Error code VAL 59
Error code VAL 43

Overview

With 89 possible error codes and 55 differently worded meanings and ways to put those pesky errors to bed, the frustration is very real for many VALORANT players. You’re not alone.

Worse still, the official listed solutions tend to only scratch the surface of your options (with most going no deeper than “turn it off and on again”).

So if you’re tired of tearing your hair out when those fixes don’t fix anything, this page is for you. You’ll find the full list of VALORANT error codes, their official “surface-level fix”, and links to our deeper-diving content to guide you through what else you can do if/when those solutions don’t work.

All VAL error codes

Click on the error code for more info and ways to fix each specific error code if the initial solution doesn’t work.

Error CodeMessageInitial Solution
VAL0–1Connection ErrorRestart VALORANT and the Riot Client.
VAL4Your display name is invalidChange your Riot ID.
VAL5Account was logged into elsewhereLog out from all devices.
VAL7Couldn't connect to session serviceCheck your email to see if your account has been suspended. Possible platform platform issue.
VAL8 - 21Problems with the Riot ClientRestart the Riot Client.
VAL29This is a network issueMake sure your firewall allows VALORANT.
VAL31Failed to get player name informationRestart the Riot Client.
VAL33The Riot Client process was closedRestart the Riot Client.
VAL38Connection ErrorRestart VALORANT and the Riot Client.
VAL39Unavailable ServerLog in again later, the server may be down for maintenance.
VAL43A system has timed outRestart the Riot Client.
VAL44Vanguard not initializedRestart the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall Riot Vanguard, then restart VALORANT.
VAL45Vanguard Reboot requiredRestart the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall Riot Vanguard, then restart VALORANT.
VAL46Platform downtimeLog in again later, Riot’s devs are working on their systems.
VAL49Chat did not initializeRestart the Riot Client.
VAL50Voice did not initializeRestart the Riot Client.
VAL51Problem creating a partyRestart the Riot Client.
VAL52Problem fetching skill information for playersRestart the Riot Client.
VAL53Problem with Riot Client chatRestart the Riot Client.
VAL54Content service failureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL55ApplicationRepairManagerInitFailureRestart the Riot Client. If the problem persists, check the support site for info on known issues, or submit a ticket.
VAL56LegalInfoInitFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL57PlayerAffinityInitFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL58RSOValidationFailureRestart the Riot Client. If the problem persists.
VAL59LoginQueueFetchTokenFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL60PatchInitFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL61You have been banned from playing VALORANTSubmit a ticket to Riot.
VAL62NoGamepodsToPingFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL63ManagerDeletedRestart the Riot Client.
VAL64SessionFetchFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL65PatchAvailabilityInitFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL66ContentIndexInitFailureRestart the Riot Client.
VAL67ChatFriendMetadataInitFailureRestart the Riot Client. .
VAL68CapEntitlementsFetchErrorRestart the Riot Client.
VAL69CapWalletsFetchErrorRestart the Riot Client.
VAL70StoreOffersFetchErrorRestart the Riot Client.
VAL-81Service Start FailedRestart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard, or submit a ticket.
VAL128VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectRestart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard, or submit a ticket.
VAL138VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectStop using a virtual machine, reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard on a regular instance of Windows.
VAL152HWID banSubmit a ticket to Riot, or wait out your hardware ban (typically 4 months).

The fastest error fix in the West

Restarting your computer, router, or the Riot Client is the fastest, most regularly cited way to fix most error codes VALORANT throws at you.

It won’t work all the time, but it’s still a solid bet that’s worth your time before you explore other options. Just throwing that out there before we jump in deeper…

!Sova and Deadlock at a computer that reads 'Access Denied', with a VALORANT error superimposed

All VAN error codes

Error CodeMessageInitial Solution
VAN -1Uninstall failureReinstall Vanguard. If the problem persists, support a ticket to Riot.
VAN 0–1VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectRestart VALORANT and the Riot Client.
VAN 6VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectRestart VALORANT and the Riot Client.
VAN -81VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectRestart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard, or submit a ticket.
VAN -102VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectRestart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard, or submit a ticket.
VAN -104Connection ErrorRestart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard, or submit a ticket.
VAN 128VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectRestart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard, or submit a ticket.
VAN 138VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnectStop using a virtual machine, reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard on a regular instance of Windows.
VAN 152HWID BanSubmit a ticket to Riot, or wait out your hardware ban (typically 4 months).
VAN9001Secure Boot or TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 is not enabledEnable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 on your PC and try again.
VAN9002This build of Vanguard requires Control Flow Guard (CFG) to be enabled in system exploit protection settings.Change your exploit protection settings. If the problem persists, submit a ticket to Riot.
VAN9003Secure Boot is not enabledEnable Secure Boot on your PC and try again.
VAN9005This version of Vanguard requires TPM version 2.0 and UEFI compliant firmware in order to use Virtualization-based Security (VBS)Change your BIOS Mode to UEFI and enable TPM 2.0.
VAN9006You are currently running an older version of Windows that will no longer be supported by Vanguard.Update your computer’s OS to Windows 10 or later.

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Luke has been a professional writer since 2016, beginning as a technical author for a POS company. He journeyed from there deeper into the world of content creation for software companies, while writing his debut fiction novel, which he self-published in early 2019.

He has since spent many years weaving words as a freelance writer for a smorgasbord of industries, honing razor-sharp SEO skills, exploring the persuasion psychology behind copywriting, and dabbling on different social media platforms.

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