🏠 » General » Here’s how to fix the most common Valorant errors

Here’s how to fix the most common Valorant errors

Valorant’s mix of Overwatch’s abilites and CSGO’s precise gunplay has proven to be a hit among players, but constant errors have the community frustrated.

Despite the game’s overwhelmingly positive reception, Riot’s updates have made the shooter more and more unstable over time. Frustrated fans and players have flooded the game’s subreddit and forums with complaints while begging for help. So what are are some of Valorant’s common errors and how do you fix them? WIN.gg has a complete list below! Simply find the error number on the list below and follow the steps corresponding to the code. While these won’t always work thanks to the fact that all PCs are different, they give players a starting point to work out a fix.

Complete list of Valorant errors and how to fix them

Honestly, there are a ton of Valorant errors that can happen while playing. Below is a list of most of the game’s error codes. 

How to fix Valorant error code 4:

What it means: Your display name is invalid. Something’s up with the player’s Riot ID.

This one is pretty simple. Riot’s transition to a global ID means that players that haven’t logged into the developer’s game launcher have to transition their accounts. Find out more information on Riot’s global policy here before reading the tutorial on how to change display name in Valorant.

How to fix Valorant Error code 5:

What it means: The account being used to log in is already logged in somewhere else. 

This error code can appear when players are logged in on more than one computer, or already have an instance of Valorant running. Logging out of all other launchers and platforms and a quick restart should fix the issue. If not, it’s possible that a player’s account has been compromised and is being used by another person. If someone suspects their account has been stolen, players should contact Riot Games immediately.

How to fix Valorant error code 7:

What it means: This is commonly caused by an account suspension, but it might also be a server issue. Since error code 7 has mutliple causes, players should first check their registered Riot email for any suspension emails. If that doesn’t turn up anything, players can check out Valorant’s official Twitter and Server status page for more information. 

What are Valorant error codes 8 through 21?

What they mean: Any Valorant error code between 8 and 21 is caused by the Riot client, according to the developer. Close out of Valorant, make sure the launcher is fully exited, and then attempt to launch and sign in again.

How to fix Valorant error code 29:

What it means: Error 29 is caused by a networking issue. Riot offers this link, but players should make sure that Valorant isn’t impacted by any firewalls before they try any of the other fixes. Here’s how to do that:

  • Open Firewall Settings in Windows Settings. Select the option that says “Allow an app through Windows Firewall.”
  • If “Valorant” cannot be found on the list, click “Allow another app” at the bottom of the screen.

  • Find RiotClientServices.exe, Valorant.exe, and Vanguard.exe, and add them to the firewall’s allow list. If that doesn’t work, players are advised to completely reinstall Valorant. Players can follow this guide from Riot Games if they’re unclear.

Valorant error codes 31, 33, 43, and 45 fixes:

What they mean: All of these error codes come from either the Riot launcher or Vanguard. A quick reboot should clear things right up.

How to fix Valorant error code 46:

What it means: This is probably the best error any Valorant player will ever see. There actually isn’t anything wrong when players see this code, at least on their end. Valorant Error code 46 means that Valorant servers are down for maintenence or are locked down for the implementation of a new patch. Players just need to wait until they come back up and they can get back to playing.

What are the easiest ways to fix Valorant’s errors?

  • Anti-cheat engine Vanguard is usually to blame for Valorant errors that prevent players from launching the game. These are almost always corrected by performing a full computer restart.

Since Vanguard turns on when the computer is booted, this also resets Vanguard and allows the game to launch. Any other errors, especially ones in-game, are developement issues. There’s little players can do to fix these but wait them out and report them to Riot. The more players complain, the quicker things are fixed.

Hopefully these tips can help users have a smoother Valorant experience. So if you’re ready to boot up and hit some headshots, players might want to warm up in a different game entirely with Counter-Strike. Check out our YPRAC Aim Map guides and WIN.gg’s best Reflex Maps before you hit Icebox. Don’t forget to convert your sensitivity!

Why does Valorant have so many errors?

Valorant’s summer release actually went pretty smoothly. But since then, the game’s stability has gotten worse. It’s easy to blame the game’s hiccups and problems on Vanguard, Riot Game’s controversial anti-cheat engine, but the reality is that the longer time goes on, the more issues Valorant is having. Unfortunately, this will continue for the forseeable future. After taking a look inside Valorant, the shooters base mechanics seem unfinished.

Common folders, files and commands that allow players to change common values have only recently been added. During Valorant’s unstable 1.11 release, Riot was forced to roll back some great features such as a left-handed viewmodel because of the patch’s many bugs. Even the reversal was a problem, as those who had switched to left-handed mode couldn’t switch back, but the recoil animations stayed in effect. That meant what while a player’s gun may have been mirrored, its animations were not, instead moving in the exact opposite direction.

The bottom line is that Valorant is still very much a work in progress, no matter how much the game’s skin lines cost.

Read Also
Strange CS2 bug makes players miss easy jumps
Has your movement in CS2 become cluttered in the last month? You're ...
Valve dev talks subtick servers in CS2, defends jump problem
CS2 fans are still in an uproar about subtick servers, and a ...
Valve kills alias fixes in CS2, community responds
CS2 players were outsmarting Valve by using special alias commands to get ...
How to fix Server Reserved for a Game Lobby error in CS2
Most players are enjoying the Source 2 update, but a new Server ...
Ward Roshan Pit with this insane new Eul’s bug
Roshan Pit fights are a little rarer now in 7.33, but this ...
Latest News
Aurora Gaming vs Furia: PGL Astana CS2 betting guide
PGL Astana’s finals will be preceded by a ...
We’ve gathered the best new online slots to play in 2025
As online slots continue increase dramatically in popularity, ...
Team Spirit vs Furia: PGL Astana playoffs CS2 betting guide
Team Spirit and Furia are set for a ...
The best new online slots released in May 2025
April showers give way to new May slots, ...
NaVi vs Astralis: PGL Astana playoffs CS2 betting guide
Astralis has done a solid job in PGL ...
Sweet Kingdom delivers sweet bonus win to Oky01
Oky01 is racking up followers fast, and his ...
How the new live betting Predictions feature works on Kick
Kick has unveiled a new feature called Predictions ...
Here’s how much Adin Ross makes in one month on Kick
Streamer Adin Ross has been vocal about how ...
Virtus.pro vs MIBR: PGL Astana CS2 betting guide
Three spots in the PGL Astana playoffs are ...
DanLudan continues win streak on popular online slot
DanLudan continues to prove to his streaming audience ...
Editor's Picks
Who is Stevewilldoit? Net worth, girlfriend, and more
The news of Stephen "Stevewilldoit" Deleonardis, the master ...
All we know about Thea Booysen, MrBeast’s girlfriend
Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is known purely for his ...
How to quickly make infinite water in Terraria
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your Hellevator ...
Best Pokemon Glazed cheat codes
Pokemon Glazed is one of the most popular ...
How to enable net graph in CS2 
Competitive players were disappointed when they discovered that ...

Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.

This site is using Cloudflare and adheres to the Google Safe Browsing Program. We adapted Google's Privacy Guidelines to keep your data safe at all times.
21+NCPGGamblers Anonymous
×
Your Promo Code:
The bonus offer of was already opened in an additional window. If not, you can open it also by clicking the following link:
Visit Site