Every common error in Valorant and how to fix them

Valorant may have the backing of the media giant Riot Games, but that doesn’t mean the FPS game isn’t without its faults. Developers continue to add new updates and agents to the game, but it’s only natural that some issues will slip through the cracks. These errors can affect the player’s gameplay and stop them from properly playing.

Today, we’re here to go through all of the common errors in Valorant. These include VAL errors and VAN errors. We’ll also go through all the most common fixes for these errors to ensure you can fix them without any problems. Naturally, we’ll also highlight what players can do if they get banned from the game.

So, without any further ado, here’s every common error in Valorant and how you can fix them.

What kind of error codes are there in Valorant?

Like other multiplayer games, Valorant has numerous error codes that share what issue the player is running into. These codes can start with VAL or VAN to indicate whether it’s a problem with the game, servers, or Vanguard. Knowing what they mean helps users fix their issues quickly.

VAL errors

VAL errors cover almost all server-side issues in the game. Things like server and connection problems. Here are some of the most common VAL errors:

• VAL 0: Connection Error
• VAL 19: Connection issues with Riot servers.
• VAL 43: Disconnected from the server.
• VAL 51: The player can’t connect to the server.
• VAL 59: Login issues.

VAN errors

Error codes that start with VAN indicate problems with the anti-cheat system or software/hardware. These are some VAN error codes:

• VAN 9001: Vanguard not initialized.
• VAN 9003: Vanguard not initialized.
• VAN 1067: Driver component error.
• VAN 140: Upgrade from Windows 7 to a newer version.
• VAN 0: Connection Error.

Fixing common issues in Valorant

Let’s look at some common errors and how players can solve them. Most Valorant problems stem from the following things:

• Unstable or bad internet.
• DNS or routing issues.
• Firewall.
• Antivirus.
• Bad router or modem settings.
• Not enough bandwidth.

VAN 0 and VAL 0

Players only get a VAN 0 or VAL 0 error when the problem is on their end. They should try these things to fix it:

• Restart Valorant.
• Restart the Riot Client.
• Restart their PC, which will also restart Vanguard.

Go to any internet speed measuring website and check if it’s stable and fast.

VAL 19

When a player encounters a VAL 19 error, it usually means that there’s a problem on Riot Game’s end, so the only thing to do in that situation is wait until the company fixes it. Players can check out community forums and Riot’s official pages for updates.

VAL 45

Users can resolve the VAL 45 error by restarting Vanguard. Here’s how to fix the issue:
Restart the computer to restart Vanguard.
If restarting Vanguard didn’t fix it, uninstall Vanguard and reinstall it.
Make sure an antivirus or Firewall isn’t interfering with Vanguard.

VAL 46

Players get the VAL 46 error when Riot is doing server maintenance. Check official Riot pages to check when the servers will be back up.

VAL 57

The VAL 57 error is one of the most common issues players encounter in Valorant. It’s caused when Valorant’s anti-cheat, Vanguard, doesn’t start right. A simple restart should fix it, but there are cases when that doesn’t work either. Issues like these can prevent players from enjoying the game:

• Third-party applications are interfering with Vanguard.
• Corrupt game files.
• Missing game files.
• Corrupt drivers.
• Outdated driver.

To fix the VAL 57 error, try the following things:

1. Disable every startup application except Vanguard through the Task Manager.
2. Reinstall Riot Vanguard.
3. Update system drivers.
4. Update Windows.

Find Valorant’s executable file and go to properties. Over there, change its compatibility mode to Windows 7 or 8.
If the issue persists regardless of these steps, try submitting a support ticket to Riot.

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What to do if your account gets banned in Valorant

Players who’ve been banned in Valorant will get the VAL 61 error. 

Why would an account get banned

Account bans can last from a few hours to forever, depending on the severity, and it’s a repeated offense. Riot can ban players for:

• Being toxic to other players and using inappropriate language in matches.
• Account hacking
• Boosting account
• Using game-breaking exploits
• Using third-party applications or hacks

If a ban is temporary, it will typically be lifted after a short period. However, if the ban is permanent, the player will no longer be able to use that account.

Players can get temporary bans for small rule violations like being toxic. Permanent bans are for more serious offenses like cheating and hacking.

Submit a support ticket

If the player thinks they don’t deserve the ban or why they got it, they can send a support ticket to Riot Games to figure out what happened. Users who want to submit a ticket must follow these steps:

1. Go to the Valorant Support Website
2. Login to their Riot Games account
3. Select the “Submit a Ticket” option.
4. Choose the “Accounts Bans & Restrictions” option in the issue type box.
5. Type a description of whatever happened, including what they think happened and evidence.
6. Submit the ticket and wait for Riot to respond.

If the player can convince Riot, they might change their mind and recall the ban they gave out. By being convincing and providing proper evidence, Riot will look at the user’s case and change it if they realize they wrongfully banned them.

FAQs

What if Valorant doesn’t launch or crashes at startup?

While this doesn’t give an error for obvious reasons, there are a couple of ways players can fix constant crashing at startup for Valorant. If your Valorant constantly crashes at startup consider following the below steps:

• Verify your PC meets the game’s minimum requirements.
• Update your graphics drivers.
• Run Valorant as an administrator.
• Disable overlays from apps like Discord or GeForce Experience.