Riot Vanguard VAN 68
What is this error?
Riot Vanguard encountered a connection timeout. Similar to VAN 1 but specifically a timeout rather than connection refused.
Common causes
- unstable internet connection
- Riot servers experiencing issues
- ISP routing problems
- firewall timeout settings
- DNS issues
How to fix it
- Restart router
- flush DNS
- check Riot server status
- disable VPN
- try different DNS servers
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VAN 68 in Valorant is a Vanguard connection timeout — the anti-cheat tried to reach Riot's servers but the connection timed out before getting a response.
How to fix it:
- Check Riot server status at status.riotgames.com — outages cause mass VAN 68 errors
- Restart your router/modem — unplug for 30 seconds, then plug back in
- Flush DNS: open admin Command Prompt and run 'ipconfig /flushdns' then 'ipconfig /release' then 'ipconfig /renew'
- Switch to a more reliable DNS: go to Network Settings > your adapter > IPv4 properties, set DNS to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google)
- Disable any VPN or proxy software
- If on Wi-Fi, try an Ethernet cable — packet loss on Wi-Fi causes timeouts
- Restart the Vanguard service in services.msc
- Reinstall Vanguard if the issue persists: uninstall from Apps & Features, then relaunch Valorant
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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