Valorant is a well-known first-person shooter game developed by Riot Games. Since its launch, Valorant is well known for its shortcomings and errors, and code 62 is one of them.
This time, gamers get Valorant error code 62 while launching the game through the Riot client. The complete error message says, “There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client. Error code 62”
Code 62 in Valorant generally occurs when there is a disruption in the communication between the game client and the server. Players encountering Error Code 62 often experience connectivity issues, which is frustrating during gameplay.
Cause of Valorant Error Code 62
Several factors contribute to Valorant error code 62, including Valorant servers. So, here are some of the major causes for the Valorant code 62:
- Conflicting with ISP’s – Sometimes your ISP may impose certain restrictions, or you have an outdated DNS settings which cause VAN 62 error code.
- A glitch in the game – If Valorant installed files are corrupted, they may conflict with the firewall, which may block the connection and gives the same error.
- Valorant VGC services not responding – VGC is Valorant service required to play the game. So if VGC service is not running or not responding, you will not be able to launch the game.
- Router configuration – Sometimes the Router configuration are not correct and according to the game, which in turn doesn’t let you play game.
Mentioned above are some major reasons for the Valorant error code 62. Now, let’s deep dive and provide you with the solutions.
Fix Valorant Error Code 62
This particular error code 62 stops the gameplay even in the middle of the match. Now, just sit back, relax, and follow the steps shown below to fix Valorant error code 62
Using Mobile hotspot
If you are using your Wi-Fi connection to play Valorant, turn off your Wi-Fi and connect your system with a mobile hotspot.
Once the game is started, you can again turn off the mobile hotspot and reconnect your Wi-Fi to play the same.
This simple trick works for many users. To do so:
- Open the settings menu and click on Network and Internet
- Turn off Wi-Fi
- Turn on the mobile hotspot of your mobile phone and connect
- Launch the game
Using task manager
Another method to fix Valorant error code 62 is by using the task manager of your system.
- Launch Valorant using Riot client
- Once code 62 starts hit ok and close the Valorant
- Open Task Manager and in the processes tab right client Riot client as well as Valorant and choose “End task”
- After closing make sure there aren’t any processes running with the same name
- Now, restart the Riot client and hit the play option to start Valorant
Restarting VGC service
Firstly, launch the Riot client and hit the play option to launch Valorant. Now close the error and open the service’s menu on your PC. To do so:
- Right-click on the start menu and choose the option run
- Type in services.msc and hit enter key
- Find VGC service in the services menu
- Double-click on the VGC service to open its properties
Here if the service status is stopped click on the start option to start the service and in the startup type choose the option automatic from the drop-down list.
Hit ok and save the changes. Relaunch Valorant to fix Valorant error code 62
Use Google DNS
Using Google DNS is another way of fixing the Valorant connection error.
- Again, right-click on the start menu and choose the option Run
- Now type in NCPA.CPL and hit the enter key to open the list of available network connection
- Right-click on your available Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection and select the option properties.
- Uncheck the option “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPV6)”
- Now, double-click on “Internet protocol version 4” to open the properties of the IPV4
- Here choose the second option, “Use the following DNS server address and the following values
Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4
Hit ok and save the changes.
Now, you need to flush the DNS also to make the internet work properly. To do so click on the start menu and type in cmd
choose the option Run as administrator to open the command prompt in the admin mode.
Now, in cmd type in ipconfig /flushdns and hit enter key.
Once the command is completed restart your PC to make the changes taken place.
Launch Valorant again to fix Error code 62.
Factory Resetting Router
If all the above methods fail to fix Valorant error code 62, you need to do a factory resetting of your Router.
Now, restoring to factory settings might be a difficult task so it is better to call your network provider, and they will guide you on how to do a factory reset of your router.
Conclusion: Valorant Error Code 62
The methods shown are the best ways to fix Valorant connection error code 62 and if all the above methods don’t work out for you it’s better to connect to Riot support on their official website and submit a support ticket.
Sometimes the issue with the Valorant servers and it can only be resolved from their end. So you need to wait patiently until the developer resolves the outrage on their servers. You can also check the status of Valorant servers on the downdetector website.
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FAQ: Valorant Error Code 62
Here are the answers to some queries users found searching on different websites. So I tried to give the appropriate answers to those queries.
What causes error code VAN 68 in Valorant?
Major reasons for the error code VAN 68 are related to network, either it is from your side or from the Riot client server’s side. So before proceeding to troubleshoot, first check the Riot server status on downdetector website.
Here are some of the major causes for VAN 68 error:
Confliction in the Internet service provider
Valorant’s VGC service is not responding
Technical glitch in the game which will be resolved with the new update.
What if above-mentioned steps failed to fix the issue?
If nothing works for you, firstly you need to check the status of Valorant servers on their official website and if the server status is up and running you need to contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to ensure there aren’t any network issue which is restricted the gameplay.
What is Valorant error code VAN 68?
Error code VAN 68 in Valorant is a connection error that occurred at the startup of the game or in the middle of the game due to loss of internet connectivity. Generally, the Valorant’s VGC service is not responding at this point of time and hence not able to connect to the Valorant’s server and in turn gives you the error code VAN 68.
In order to fix this issue, you need to verify your network connectivity and proceed with the solutions as mentioned here to fix the error completely.
How to flush DNS in Valorant?
Flushing DNS is a method to fix connection issues with your network provider. In order to flush DNS, click on the start menu and type CMD. Choose the option Run as administrator.
Now in command prompt, type ipconfig /flushdns and hit the enter key.
This will flush the DNS and help you resolve the network connectivity error.
It is recommended to release and renew the IP configuration also. To do so:
open the command prompt as an administrator and type in the following commands one by one:
Netsh int ip reset
Netsh winsock reset
Ipconfig /release
Ipconfig /renew
Once done, restart your PC and launch the game.
How to fix VAN 68 Valorant?
To fix VAN 68 Valorant error first you need to verify that your internet connection working properly because VAN 68 error occurred due to the improper internet connectivity with the game’s server. If this doesn’t fix the issue, you need to proceed with these steps to properly resolve the error.
Why is Valorant 3 TB?
Why is Valorant 3 TB?? This question comes to the mind of many gamers and why not in the app status the size consumed by Valorant is 3 TB or 2.9 TB. So is it really that huge? No that’s not.
You can even check the size of your hard disk to verify. Many users hard disk are less than 3 TB, but Valorant alone is showing the 3 TB size.
This is actually a visual glitch between Windows and Valorant. If you really want to check the size of Valorant you should check the size of it’s installed which is available at the location C:\Riot Games\Valorant
The actual size of Valorant files is around 20 GB.
How to fix Riot Client is running?
During uninstalling the Valorant or LOL users are getting the error Riot Client is running and hence you are not able to uninstall the Valorant. To fix this issue, you need to clear the local Valorant files that are stored in your Windows local storage.
Open run command and type in %localappdata% and hit the enter key
Find a folder with the name Riot Games and delete this folder.
Make sure to close all the Valorant and Riot Client processes running in the system, else this folder will not delete.
After deleting the folder again, try to uninstall Valorant and Riot Client and your issue will be resolved.
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