Valorant Error Code 68: How to Fix It
Easy 10-30 minutes Medium Severity
Verified June 2026
- Error Code
- 68
- Brand
- Valorant
- Product Type
- game
- Severity
- Medium
- DIY Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated Fix Time
- 10-30 minutes
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Tools You'll Need
- PC running Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Internet browser (to check server status)
- Ethernet cable (optional, for wired connection test)
- Command Prompt with administrator access
- Riot Client application
How to Fix Error Code 68
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Check Riot Games Server Status
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Restart the Valorant Client and Riot Client
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Restart Your Router and Modem
Do not hold your router's reset button — this will erase your Wi-Fi settings. Simply unplug and replug the power cable. -
Switch to a Wired Ethernet Connection
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Flush DNS Cache and Renew IP Address
Running these commands is safe, but your internet connection will briefly disconnect during the IP release/renew step. This is expected and temporary. -
Change Your DNS Server to Google or Cloudflare
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Temporarily Disable Your Firewall and Antivirus
Only disable your antivirus temporarily for testing purposes. Re-enable it as soon as you have confirmed whether it is causing the issue, and add a program exception instead of leaving protection off. -
Use a VPN or Change Your Network
Note that using a VPN may violate Riot Games' Terms of Service in some regions and could affect in-game performance due to increased latency. Use this step only for diagnostic purposes. -
Repair the Valorant Game Files
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Reinstall the Riot Client and Valorant
Uninstalling Valorant will not delete your account, progress, skins, or rank. All account data is stored on Riot's servers.
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When to Call a Professional
If you have completed all steps above and Valorant Error Code 68 persists only on your home network (but works on a hotspot or VPN), contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and report that you are experiencing routing issues to specific server IP ranges. Your ISP can investigate BGP routing problems or network congestion affecting Riot's data centers. Additionally, if the error began after a Windows update or hardware change, consider contacting a PC technician to diagnose network adapter driver conflicts or Windows networking stack issues. You can also submit a support ticket directly to Riot Games at support-valorant.riotgames.com with your log files attached for further investigation.Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valorant Error Code 68 mean?
Valorant Error Code 68 means the game client could not connect to Riot Games' servers. It is a server connection failure that can be caused by network issues on your side, ISP routing problems, firewall blocks, or temporary server outages on Riot's end.
Is Valorant Error Code 68 a server outage?
It could be, but not always. If many players are reporting Error Code 68 at the same time, Riot's servers are likely experiencing an outage. You can check status.riotgames.com to confirm. If the status page shows everything is operational, the problem is likely specific to your network.
How do I fix Valorant Error Code 68 quickly?
The fastest fixes to try are: restart the Riot Client, reboot your router, flush your DNS cache using Command Prompt, and check the Riot server status page. These steps resolve the majority of Error Code 68 occurrences within a few minutes.
Why do I keep getting Error Code 68 in Valorant even after restarting?
If restarting doesn't help, your firewall or antivirus may be blocking the Riot Client, your DNS server may be slow or failing, or your ISP may have routing issues to Riot's servers. Try changing your DNS to 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare), and check that Windows Firewall is not blocking Valorant.
Does Error Code 68 in Valorant affect my rank or progress?
No. Error Code 68 is a connection error that prevents you from logging into or launching the game. It does not affect your account data, rank, inventory, or match history in any way since all of that information is stored on Riot's servers.