A common problem plaguing the VALORANT Community when starting up their game is Error Code 51. In this article, we will be discussing what it is and how to fix it.
Error Code 51 stands for Problem creating a party. To be more precise, it occurs mostly when the party system of VALORANT fails to function. This can occur due to a faulty launch of the Riot Client, poor internet connectivity, or Vanguard.
How to Fix (A complete step-by-step guide)

The fix to the VALORANT Error Code 51 problem is pretty straightforward. So, you can fix it by simply restarting the game.
Here is the step-by-step guide:
- Close VALORANT.
- Close the Riot client.
- Open task manager (Ctrl+shift+Esc)
- Click “More details.”
- From there, check if VALORANT or the Riot client is still running.
- If they are, simply select them and hit “End Task.” (Make sure not to close Vanguard)
- Now simply restart the client and log into the game.
Additional Measures
If the issue doesn’t fix after following the above measures, this step-by-step guide will help you to get rid of this problem.
- Close all the Valorant-related processes and services from the task manager.
- Uninstall and Reinstall Riot Vanguard.
- Check your internet connection for stable connectivity.
- Restart your internet modem and router.
- Restart your computer.
- Run VALORANT as administrator mode.
If you follow these steps carefully, your problem regarding Error Code 51 should be resolved. However, if your problem isn’t resolved after following all these steps, you can create a ticket from VALORANT Support page.
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