VAN 57 points to Vanguard anti-cheat issues — overlays, conflicting software, or corrupted Vanguard install. Rarely a server outage. Repair Vanguard before reinstalling Valorant.
Usually client-sideUpdated 2026-06-08
Common software conflicts
RGB utilities, some capture tools, and outdated drivers can trigger VAN 57. Close overlays and reboot before queueing.
How to fix step by step
- 1Restart PC — Vanguard loads at boot.
- 2Close RGB, overlay, and macro software.
- 3Repair Valorant from Riot Client settings.
- 4Run Riot Client as administrator.
- 5Check Valorant status if VAN 57 spikes globally after patches.
How VAN-57 differs from related codes
- Error VAN-9003: Valorant could not connect to Riot services or complete Vanguard checks. (server or client)
- Error VAN-7: The Riot Client could not maintain a stable connection to Riot servers. (server or client)