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Are you seeing the error message “VALORANT has encountered a connection error. Please relaunch the client to reconnect” when trying to launch the game? 😤 Don’t worry! This guide will show you step-by-step solutions to fix this common Riot Vanguard/Vanguard network issue on Windows 11 and 10, so you can get back to competitive matches in no time!

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What Causes the Connection Error:

Riot Vanguard anti-cheat not starting properly
Network issues or DNS conflicts
Outdated system drivers
Missing permissions or corrupted services

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STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE:

Method 1: Restart Your PC (IMPORTANT)
Always try a full restart first — this helps Riot Vanguard reinitialize properly

Method 2: Run VALORANT as Administrator
Right-click the VALORANT shortcut
Select Run as Administrator

Method 3: Restart Riot Vanguard Service
Press Win + R, type services.msc
Find vgc - Right-click - Start or Restart
If it’s missing, proceed to reinstall Vanguard (next step)