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Valorant: 30 error codes explained by Riot Games, including VAN 9001, VAN 9003, VAN 9002, VAN 9005, VAN 9006 and VAN 1067. Each line gives what Riot Games says the code means, what it says to do, and a link to its page.
| Code | What it means | What Riot Games says to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
VAN 9001 |
Vanguard requires TPM 2.0 but does not detect TPM 2.0 as enabled on your PC. | Follow Riot's guide to enable TPM 2.0, then launch the game again. | Official page updated 4 Feb 2026 |
VAN 9003 |
Secure Boot is not enabled on your system, and Vanguard requires it. | Follow Riot's instructions to enable Secure Boot. | Official page updated 11 May 2026 |
VAN 9002 |
Usually means Windows Exploit Protection is disabled. | Check your system settings and confirm the listed security features are set to default. | Official page updated 3 Feb 2026 |
VAN 9005 |
Vanguard requires TPM 2.0 and UEFI-compliant firmware to use Virtualization-based Security (VBS). | Enable TPM 2.0 (first step in the article). | Official page updated 15 Jan 2026 |
VAN 9006 |
Vanguard requires Windows 10 20H1 or newer but does not detect that version on your PC. | Install all available Windows updates, restart your PC, then launch the game again. | Official page updated 17 Jul 2026 |
VAN 1067 |
Usually means Riot Vanguard ran into an unexpected issue while starting or checking in with your system. | Start by updating Windows. | Official page updated 17 Jul 2026 |
VAN -81 |
Usually means Riot Vanguard is having trouble starting, staying connected, or confirming everything is ready. | Start by restarting your PC. | Official page updated 10 Jul 2026 |
VAN 152 |
The device you are using has been restricted from playing because of a hardware ID (HWID) ban. | Read Riot's Understanding Hardware ID (HWID) Bans article. | Official page updated 16 Jul 2026 |
VAN 68 |
Usually means Vanguard lost the connection or session it needs while your game was launching or running. | Start by restarting your PC. | Official page updated 16 Jul 2026 |
VAN 0 |
Usually means Riot Vanguard could not verify that your PC is ready to run the game. | Install all available Windows updates and restart your PC. | Official page updated 17 Jul 2026 |
VAN -1 |
Usually means Riot Vanguard was unable to start correctly or one of its required services is unavailable. | Remove and reinstall Vanguard. | Official page updated 8 Jul 2026 |
VAN 6 |
Usually means Riot Vanguard could not verify that your PC is ready to run the game. | Start by updating Windows. | Official page updated 8 Jul 2026 |
VAN 57 |
Usually means Riot Vanguard is not running or could not start correctly. | Set the Vanguard service to start automatically. | Official page updated 8 Jul 2026 |
VAN 59 |
Usually means Vanguard ran into an unexpected issue while starting or communicating with the Riot Client. | Fully close and reopen the Riot Client, then try launching your game. | Official page updated 16 Jul 2026 |
VAN 128 |
Usually means Riot Vanguard could not complete one of its startup or system trust checks. | Restore Windows security to a normal state. | Official page updated 14 Mar 2025 |
VAN 185 |
Usually points to a session or connection issue between your game, the Riot Client and Riot Vanguard. | Start by checking the minimum requirements. | Official page updated 17 Jul 2026 |
VAL 5 |
The account was logged into elsewhere. | Log out from all devices. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 7 |
Could not connect to the session service. | You may have a suspension, so check your email; it could also be a platform issue, so check the VALORANT Discord or Support Site banner. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 19 |
Listed in the range 8 - 21: problems with the Riot Client. | Restart the Riot Client. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 29 |
A network issue. | Make sure your firewall allows VALORANT through. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 39 |
Unavailable server; the server may be down for scheduled or emergency maintenance. | Try to log in again later. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 43 |
A system has timed out. | Restart the Riot Client. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 46 |
Platform downtime: planned downtime for engineers to work on Riot's systems. | Try to log in again later. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 51 |
A problem creating a party (an issue with the Party System). | Restart the Riot Client. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 59 |
LoginQueueFetchTokenFailure: an issue with the login queue. | Restart the Riot Client and check for any Support Site banners. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 61 |
You have been banned from playing VALORANT. | Submit a ticket if you see this error. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 62 |
NoGamepodsToPingFailure: something seems to be amiss with your network. | Restart the Riot Client; if the problem persists, submit a ticket. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 68 |
CapEntitlementsFetchError: VALORANT cannot fetch your owned content. | Restart the Riot Client; if it persists, check the Support Site banners, then submit a ticket. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 138 |
Connection error shown when VALORANT/Riot Vanguard is run from a virtual machine, which is not allowed. | Install both on a regular (non-virtual) instance of Windows. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
VAL 152 |
HWID ban: a hardware ban that typically lasts 4 months. | Submit a ticket if you have further questions. | Official page updated 2 Jun 2026 |
Quick answers
tools/error-codes error questions
What is Valorant error VAN 9001?
Vanguard requires TPM 2.0 but does not detect TPM 2.0 as enabled on your PC. Riot Games says: Follow Riot's guide to enable TPM 2.0, then launch the game again.
What is Valorant error VAN 9003?
Secure Boot is not enabled on your system, and Vanguard requires it. Riot Games says: Follow Riot's instructions to enable Secure Boot.
What is Valorant error VAN 9002?
Usually means Windows Exploit Protection is disabled. Riot Games says: Check your system settings and confirm the listed security features are set to default.
What is Valorant error VAN 9005?
Vanguard requires TPM 2.0 and UEFI-compliant firmware to use Virtualization-based Security (VBS). Riot Games says: Enable TPM 2.0 (first step in the article).
What is Valorant error VAN 9006?
Vanguard requires Windows 10 20H1 or newer but does not detect that version on your PC. Riot Games says: Install all available Windows updates, restart your PC, then launch the game again.
What is Valorant error VAN 1067?
Usually means Riot Vanguard ran into an unexpected issue while starting or checking in with your system. Riot Games says: Start by updating Windows.
What is Valorant error VAN -81?
Usually means Riot Vanguard is having trouble starting, staying connected, or confirming everything is ready. Riot Games says: Start by restarting your PC.
What is Valorant error VAN 152?
The device you are using has been restricted from playing because of a hardware ID (HWID) ban. Riot Games says: Read Riot's Understanding Hardware ID (HWID) Bans article.
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