How to Fix VALORANT VAN 81 Connection Error | 7 Proven Fixes (2026)
How to fix the VALORANT VAN 81 connection error on Windows 11/10. This error is caused by the Riot Vanguard anti-cheat service (vgc) not running properly. Here are 7 proven fixes, ordered from most to least effective.
⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - What is VAN 81?
0:15 Fix 1: Restart the vgc Service (Most Effective)
1:03 Fix 1 Step 2: Change Startup Type to Automatic
1:23 Fix 1 Step 3: Apply and Start the Service
1:43 Fix 1 Test: Relaunch VALORANT
1:52 Fix 2: Check System Configuration (msconfig)
2:37 Fix 3: Restart Your Computer
2:54 Fix 4: Reinstall Riot Vanguard
3:40 Fix 5: Configure Windows Firewall
4:55 Fix 6: Disable Third-Party Antivirus
5:35 Fix 7: Reinstall VALORANT (Last Resort)
5:56 What Causes VAN 81? (Root Cause)
6:41 Prevention Tips & Outro
🎮 Download VALORANT: https://playvalorant.com
📝 Steps for Fix 1 (Most Common Solution):
1. Press Win+R, type services.msc, press Enter
2. Find 'vgc' in the services list
3. Right-click → Properties → Set Startup type to Automatic
4. Click Apply, then Start the service
5. Click OK, restart Riot Client, and launch VALORANT
🔒 If Fix 1 doesn't work, proceed through Fixes 2-7 in order.
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