Valorant error codes

All 6 codes

• VAN 9003: Secure Boot not enabled

  Means

  Riot Vanguard requires Secure Boot and it is not turned on. The message reads that this build of Vanguard needs Secure Boot enabled to play.

  First step

  Press Windows key + R, run msinfo32 and check BIOS Mode (should be UEFI) and Secure Boot State (should be On). All steps

• VAN 9001: TPM 2.0 not enabled

  Means

  Riot Vanguard requires TPM 2.0 but cannot detect it as enabled. Most PCs have TPM 2.0, but it may be switched off in the BIOS.

  First step

  Press Windows key + R, run tpm.msc and check the status and that the version is 2.0 (1.2 is not supported). All steps

• VAN 84: Vanguard could not verify your PC

  Means

  Shown as a connection error that kicks you from the game. It usually means Vanguard could not confirm your PC is ready or ran into a problem while starting up.

  First step

  Install all Windows updates and restart your PC. All steps

• VAN 68: Vanguard lost its connection

  Means

  Shown as a connection error, often after a crash. It usually means Vanguard lost the connection or session it needs while the game was starting or running.

  First step

  Restart your PC. All steps

• VAN -81: Vanguard failed to start

  Means

  Shown as a connection error. It usually means Vanguard is struggling to start, stay connected, or confirm everything is ready while the game launches or runs.

  First step

  Restart your PC. All steps

• VAL 29: Firewall blocking VALORANT

  Means

  A network error that usually means Windows Firewall or your antivirus is blocking VALORANT, Vanguard or the Riot Client.

  First step

  In Windows Defender Firewall, choose Allow a program, remove old VALORANT and Riot entries, and add VALORANT.exe again with all boxes checked. All steps