If you’re an avid gamer, you know that there’s nothing quite as frustrating as encountering error codes while playing your favorite games. It always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times, like when you finally have a whole evening to yourself, your kids are asleep, and everything is just right. Unfortunately, Valorant players have been hit with error code 7, and it’s causing some major headaches. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem and get back to gaming.
How to Resolve Valorant Error Code 7
When you see error code 7 in Valorant, the accompanying message will inform you that “We are aware of issues with social panel and logins for some players. We are working on a fix. There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client.”
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Restart Your Game and PC
While it may sound too simple to be true, restarting your game and PC can often fix the problem. This error code typically occurs due to a server error resulting from login issues. Try closing your game and your Epic task tray on the bottom right of your PC, which will force the game to reconnect. If that doesn’t work, turn off your PC completely and restart it.
Delete and Reinstall Riot Vanguard
Another potential issue could be with your security programs. Riot Vanguard’s security protocols are designed to prevent cheating, but sometimes these protocols can become corrupted. When this happens, it can prevent you from logging in, which in turn results in error code 7 in Valorant. Try this simple fix:
- Open “This PC” and go to your C drive
- Find the “Riot Vanguard” folder located in the “Program Files” section
- Delete the folder
- Reset your PC
- Reopen the Epic Game launcher and run Valorant
- Epic will reinstall a clean version of Riot Vanguard
Check the Valorant Riot Servers
If all else fails, it’s possible that the Valorant servers are down. You can check the status of your local servers on Riot’s website. If this is the case, you’ll have to wait until the servers are back online. In the meantime, you can try playing another game, learning a new hobby, or simply taking a break.
Dealing with error codes can be frustrating, but hopefully, these tips will help you get back to your games quickly. Good luck!