Van-81 Error Code is a common issue faced by Valorant players. The error prevents players from joining the matchmaking sessions and they are instead forced to quit the game. Although Van-81 indicates an issue with the connection between your PC and RIOT servers, choosing a different network may not always the problem.
How To Fix Van-81 Error Code In Valorant? 3 Solutions
Van-81 Error Code in Valorant may occur even if players have a good network and consistently get 20 to 30 ping during their games. The problem is usually due to their firewall settings or system settings. Given below are three ways to solve the Van-81 Error Code.
1. Restart PC Or The RIOT Client
Valorant is not immune to bugs. A simple computer restart or a RIOT Client restart can help get rid of the bugs that cause the Van-81 Error Code and boost connectivity. First, you may want to restart the RIOT Client and if the issue persists, restart the PC.
- Click the ‘up arrow’ icon next to your language settings on your Windows PC.
- You will find all the active/running applications. Right-click on the RIOT Client and press Exit.
- After two minutes, double-click on the RIOT Client shortcut and choose Valorant.
2. Enable VGC From The Task Manager
The VGC service is a part of RIOT’s anti-cheat software. It is a necessary security measure, which when disabled, won’t allow players to play Valorant. Changing its operation status to ‘running’ will help solve the Van-81 Error Code.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
- Click the Service option (the puzzle piece icon) on the left side of the screen.
- If your RIOT Client is on, yet you see the vgc ‘stopped’, right-click on the service and press Start.
Close the Task Manager and restart Valorant from the RIOT Client.
3. Make Valorant An Exception For Your Windows Firewall
Your firewall settings might be preventing you from playing Valorant, resulting in the re-appearing Van-81 Error Code. To solve this issue, players must make Valorant and the RIOT anti-cheat system (vgc) exceptions to the firewall.
- Type and click on Windows Defender Firewall after searching for it in the Search bar.
- Choose the Allow an App or Feature through Windows Firewall option.
- Left-click the Change Settings option.
- Locate C:\Riot Games\VALORANT\live\VALORANT.exe and click OK.
- Check all boxes for Valorant (Private and Public) and click OK at the bottom.
- Repeat the same for the RIOT anti-cheat at C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard\vgc.exe.
Now that you know how to fix Van-81 Error Code in Valorant, you can get back to the grind for Radiant.
