How to Fix VALORANT Error Code VAN -102

Nazmul Hassan
By Nazmul Hassan
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Credit: Riot Games

VALORANT Error Code VAN -102 is a common problem that players face while starting up the game. In this article, we will be discussing what Error Code VAN -102 is and how to fix it.

Error Code VAN -102 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 of the client.

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

 VALORANT Error Code VAN -102
Credit: Riot Games

In most cases, restarting the VALORANT client will solve the Error Code VAN -102. However, if the problem still continues, this step-by-step guide will help you get rid of Error Code VAN -102.

  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.

Additional Measures

If the issue isn’t fixed after following the above measures, this step-by-step guide will help you to get rid of this problem.

  1. Close all the Valorant-related processes and services from the task manager.
  2. Uninstall and Reinstall Riot Vanguard.
  3. Check your internet connection for stable connectivity.
  4. Restart your internet modem and router.
  5. Restart your computer.
  6. Run VALORANT in administrator mode.

If you follow these steps carefully, your problem regarding Error Code VAN -102 should be resolved. However, if your problem isn’t resolved after following all these steps, you can create a ticket from the 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.