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VAN 68 Valorant Error [Solved]
In most cases, it’s the DNS issues or missing permissions to blame
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Published onJuly 10, 2024
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If you are a Valorant fan, chances are you must have come across theVAN 68error code. The error message reads,VALORANT has encountered a connection error. Please relaunch the client to reconnect!
VAN 68is a common error code usually arising due to problems with the game servers, DNS issues, missing permissions, misconfigured network settings, or conflicts with other apps.
Before you start troubleshooting, check Valorant’s server status on theofficial websiteor use a real-time monitoring service likeDowndetector. If the servers are up and running, disable the VPN (if using one) and reboot/factory reset the router.
How can I fix the error code VAN 68 in Valorant?
1. Use a VPN
A few of the affected Valorant players I talked to informed me that using a VPN fixed theVAN 68error code. So, all you need to do is get atop-rated VPN solution, such as ExpressVPN.
After you download and install the VPN service, you can connect to a server location in one of 105 countries to reduce ping and lag while playing Valorant.
⇒Get ExpressVPN
Also, you could downloadfree VPN softwareif you are unsure about a paid one.
2. Run Valorant as administrator
3. Resolve DNS issues
3.1 Flush the DNS cache
3.2. Use Google’s DNS
In 4 out of 5 cases, it was a DNS issue to blame for theVAN 68Valorant error on a Windows PC. Here,clearing the DNS cacheand/or switching DNS addresses fixed things!
While I selectedGoogle’s public DNS, you can go with thefastest DNS server near youand enjoy an improved speed.
4. Disable IPv6
5. Run the Vanguard service (Vgc)
6. Whitelist Valorant in firewall
Often,Windows Defender Firewall blocks an app, and if this is the reason for theVAN 68error in Valorant on PC, you will need to whitelist the game. Also, if you have anythird-party firewallor antivirus installed, make sure to allow Valorant through it.
7. Uninstall conflicting third-party software
If you don’t want to uninstall these apps, here’s the setting that needs to be disabled on both to fix theVAN 68Valorant error:
But, since the settings may re-enable after an update, I recommenduninstalling the appaltogether.
In case the error persists, remove Valorant and Riot Client using aneffective uninstaller softwareto get rid of any leftover files and Registry entries, and then reinstall them using the setup available on theofficial website.
Before you leave, discover some quicktips to improve the FPS in Valorantand enjoy a superior gaming experience!
Which fix worked for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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