How to Fix VALORANT Error Code VAN 0

Nazmul Hassan
By Nazmul Hassan
3 Min Read
Credit: Riot Games

VALORANT Error Code VAN 0 might be one of the easiest errors to fix. Here’s what you can do to solve it.

When VALORANT experiences a problem, an error code is displayed so you can figure out what’s wrong and why your game isn’t running. Each Error Code has a given number ranging from 0 to 152, and the codes signify a definite purpose and reason for the difficulty you’re experiencing.

One of the common error codes is Error Code VAN 0. Many of you might have faced Error Code VAN 0 without even knowing what it is, what it does, and how to fix it. So, in this article, we will be diving into detail about VALORANT Error code VAN 0.

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What is VALORANT Error Code VAN 0?

VALORANT Error Code VAN 0 is one of the more common errors you can encounter in VALORANT. It occurs mostly when you are just starting up the game.

Error Code VAN 0
Credit: Riot Games

Error Code VAN 0 stands for VALORANT has encountered connection error. Please relaunch client to reconnect. To be more precise, it occurs mostly when Riot Client fails to start properly due to a faulty launch.

How to Fix (A complete step-by-step guide)

The fix to the VALORANT Error Code VAN 0 problem is pretty straightforward. Since the code means that there has been a connection error, you can fix it by simply restarting the game.

Here is the step-by-step guide:

  1. Close VALORANT.
  2. Close the Riot client.
  3. Open task manager (Ctrl+shift+Esc)
  4. Click “More details.”
  5. From there, check if VALORANT or the Riot client is still running.
  6. If they are, simply select them and hit “End Task.” (Make sure not to close Vanguard)
  7. Now restart the client and log into the game.

If you follow these steps carefully, your problem regarding Error Code VAN 0 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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By Nazmul Hassan FPS Editor
Nazmul is GameRiv's FPS editor. He is a marketing graduate with an immense passion for gaming. As an ex-professional CS:GO player, he holds a strong interest in other FPS titles like Apex Legends, VALORANT, and CoD. However, he also tries out other games when he is free.