Error VAN 84 in VALORANT signifies that the consumer failed to set up a safe connection with Riot’s servers by means of Vanguard (VALORANT’s anti-cheat system). When this occurs, you’ll be unable to signal in or be part of matchmaking, even when your web connection seems regular.

This concern happens when the VGC or different Vanguard providers fail to begin, packets are blocked by a firewall or VPN, or when routing to Riot’s servers instances out.

1. Check VALORANT’s Server Status

Because this code represents a failed connection to Riot’s platform, checking the server standing ought to be your first step earlier than attempting any native troubleshooting.

Visit the official Riot Games Service Status web page and choose your area to verify if any outages or upkeep are in progress. You may also confirm points by means of DownDetector or the VALORANT Twitter feed.

If upkeep or downtime is energetic, the issue is momentary and can routinely resolve as soon as Riot restores connectivity.

2. Start the VGC Service

The VGC service is a core half of Riot Vanguard. It authorizes VALORANT to join securely with Riot’s servers. If this service is stopped or set to handbook, the sport can not authenticate your session, ensuing in VAN 84.

1. Open the Run dialog (Windows + R), sort providers.msc, and press Enter.
   
2. Find vgc in the checklist, right-click it, and choose Properties.
   
3. Set the Startup sort to Automatic, click on Apply, then press Start.
   

Restart your PC afterward to reinitialize Vanguard and take a look at launching VALORANT once more. Once the service runs routinely, authentication ought to full usually.

3. Flush DNS and Change DNS

VALORANT relies on correct DNS decision to attain Riot’s authentication servers. If cached DNS entries are outdated or corrupted, the consumer could join to invalid routes, inflicting VAN 84.

Flushing the DNS clears outdated information and forces Windows to fetch up to date entries. Switching to a dependable resolver like Google DNS (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.1) ensures quicker and extra secure routing.

1. Press Win + R, sort ncpa.cpl, and press Enter.
   
2. Right-click your energetic community (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and choose Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → click on Properties.
4. Choose Use the next DNS server addresses and enter:
   Preferred: 8.8.8.8
   Alternate: 8.8.4.4
5. Click OK, shut all home windows, and restart.
   

Then clear your DNS cache and restart your router:

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
   
2. Type the command and press Enter:

   ipconfig /flushdns

   

3. Restart your PC and router.

4. Allow VALORANT Through Windows Firewall

If Windows Firewall blocks VALORANT or its ports, the sport can not talk with Riot’s servers, triggering VAN 84. Adding each VALORANT and Vanguard to the exception checklist ensures clean knowledge alternate.

1. In the search bar, sort “Allow an app through Windows Firewall” and open it.
   
2. Click Change Settings.
3. Select Allow one other app → Browse.
   
4. Navigate to C:Riot GamesVALORANTlive, choose VALORANT.exe, and click on Add.
   

Enable each Private and Public checkboxes for every entry, then save your modifications.

If you employ third-party firewalls or antivirus software program (like Bitdefender, Avast, or Comodo), disable their community filtering briefly. After that, restart Riot Client and take a look at once more.

5. Disable Killer Control

Killer Control Center and comparable optimizers can intrude with Riot’s community routing by prioritizing or blocking packets. Since VALORANT relies on fixed communication with Vanguard and Riot servers, these filters could trigger VAN 84.

1. Open Run (Windows + R), sort providers.msc, and press Enter.
   
2. Find Killer Network Service, right-click → Properties.
3. Set Startup Type to Disabled and click on Stop.
   

6. Disable IPv6

IPv6 can battle with Riot’s routing, particularly when your ISP or router lacks correct dual-stack help. This can break Vanguard’s authentication handshake and trigger VAN 84.

Turning off IPv6 forces your system to use the extra secure IPv4 protocol, enhancing compatibility.

1. Search for and open Control Panel.
   
2. Go to Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Change Adapter Settings. Right-click your energetic connection → Properties.
   
3. Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
   
4. Restart your PC and relaunch VALORANT.

7. Reset Your Network Connection

Resetting the community stack rebuilds Windows’ TCP/IP configuration, renews routing knowledge, and clears cache points that block connectivity.

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet → Advanced Network Settings.
   
2. Click Network Reset → Reset Now.
   
3. Restart your PC when prompted.

8. Reinstall VALORANT

If not one of the above resolves VAN 84, reinstalling VALORANT ensures that no corrupted information or registry entries block the connection.

Uninstall each VALORANT and Riot Vanguard from Apps & Features, restart your PC, and obtain the newest installer from the official VALORANT web site.
After set up, reboot as soon as extra to permit Vanguard to initialize earlier than launching the sport.