VAN 6 blocks login or queue entry when Riot services hiccup or your network drops packets. Compare with Valorant status before reinstalling Vanguard.
Server or clientUpdated 2026-06-11
VAN 6 after Vanguard updates
Patch days can trigger VAN 6 until Riot stabilizes auth servers. Restart client once; if mass reports, wait for Riot status.
How to fix step by step
- 1Check Valorant live status on Oracnoos.
- 2Restart Riot Client and Valorant completely.
- 3Run Riot Client as administrator once.
- 4Flush DNS: ipconfig /flushdns on Windows.
- 5Disable VPN and proxy.
- 6Reboot PC if VAN 6 repeats after a patch.
How VAN-6 differs from related codes
- Error VAN-57: Vanguard detected a conflict or failed its security check. (usually client-side)
- Error VAN-81: Valorant lost connection to Riot services during login or queue. (server or client)
- Error HIGH-PING: Valorant shows high ping or rubber-banding in-game. (server or client)