Error codeLeague of LegendsWindows PC
League of Legends error VAN 68
Vanguard lost its connection or session
VAN 68 usually means Riot Vanguard lost a connection or session it needs while the game was starting or running.
Fix it
How to fix error VAN 68
Restart your PC.
Check that the Windows date, time and time zone are correct.
Set the Vanguard (vgc) service to start automatically.
Uninstall Vanguard, restart, and launch the game so it reinstalls.
Turn off Killer Network Service if you have it, then try again.
From League of Legends's help pages: support.riotgames.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, League of Legends's own support is the next stop.
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