VALORANT: How can players fix VAN-81 error?

Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat program is the essential line of safeguard between players and cheaters in VALORANT. The company’s custom, in-house created anti-cheat program naturally identifies cheaters by checking the framework the game is being played on, then gives out the fitting punishment.

A properly functioning Vanguard client is indispensable to have in order to play VALORANT. However, at times, an update, installation of another program, or altering system settings can make Vanguard break down.

The “VAN – 81” error code can be a typical event when Vanguard fails to function. But what’s the reason behind the error and how can players fix it?

What is the VAN – 81 error code?

The VAN – 81 error code is an indication that “VALORANT has encountered connection error,” as shown by Riot’s help page. It could be an issue with Vanguard influencing the system’s capacity to connect with with the game as Vanguard working appropriately is essential to have the option to connect with VALORANT.

What to do when VAN – 81 error appears?

Here are a few simple steps that players can follow to fix the VAN – 81 error code when it appears after firing up the game.

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Players need to restart their PC and the Riot client

Restarting the PC ought to restart the Riot client too, and since this is an extremely essential arrangement, it fills in as a revival for connection with both the Vanguard program and VALORANT.

Players should reinstall both VALORANT and Vanguard

Assuming that restarts don’t work, players will need to go the extra mile and reinstall both the VALORANT and the Vanguard anti-cheat program. Players will have to go to “Add or Eliminate programs” from the Windows menu. Now, they need to look for VALORANT and then hit uninstall, and afterward do likewise for Riot’s Vanguard.

Assuming players actually have the Riot client installed, they need to re-open the client and go to the All Games section on the main menu, select VALORANT, and click on install. This should re-install both the game and the Vanguard client.

How to check Valorant Stats:

• Open your email 
• Log in with ID associated with Valorant account 
• Search for an email that reads, “[in-game name] – Your VALORANT Year in Review is Ready.”
• If you are unable to find it, look in the spam folder. 
• If you haven’t received the email yet, you might in the coming days.

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