While logging into the play session, you may sometimes get Valorant error code 43.
This code often pops out with “There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client” error message.
If you have encountered the same error, follow this article to know how to fix it.
What Causes Valorant Error 43?
Valorant error 43 appears on the screen as “NOT YET There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client. Error Code: 43”.
You mostly encounter such errors while logging into the game. This is typically a connectivity issue that occurs when you cannot connect to the game servers.
Poor network connection, server outage, outdated network drivers , some misconfiguration in the settings are the main reasons to cause the error.
What To Do When You Get Valorant Error Code 43?
To fix Valorant error code 43, follow the methods given below.
1) Restart Valorant
When you see Valorant error 43, restart the game. This is the basic fix I can suggest.
Sometimes due to temporary glitches, you may get errors in Valorant.
A fresh restart can fix the problem. So, exit the game and relaunch it. If this does not fix the error, go to the next step.
2) Restart Your Computer
You may get Valorant error 43 due to some temporary glitch.
Sometimes a fresh restart can quickly resolve the problem.
So, restart your machine and then launch the game. If this does not solve the problem,
3) Restart The Router
Restarting the router can fix connectivity issues. So, turn off the router and disconnect it from the PC.
Detach the power cable and wait for some time before reconnecting everything.
4) Update The Network Driver
If after performing the previous steps you are still getting the Valorant error, update the network driver.
This will establish a more stable network connection. You can click here to know how to easily update your device drivers.
5) Flush DNS
If after updating the network drivers, you are still getting the same error in Valorant, then flush the DNS.
Follow the steps to do that:
- Enter cmd in the Windows Search Menu and right-click on the top option.
- Click on Run as administrator.
- Enter the commands given below one by one in the elevated Command Prompt window and hit the Enter button after each command:
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
After running all the commands, re-launch the game.
6) Change Vanguard Start Up Type
If the Vanguard service has stopped, then you may encounter Valorant error code.
To fix the problem, start the service from the Services window. Follow the steps to so:
- Enter Services in the Windows search box and select the Services app.
- Scroll down the list and find the VGC service. Right-click on the VGC service and open its Properties.
- Set the Startup type to Automatic. Then click on the Start button.
- Save the changes by clicking on the Apply button and restarting your PC. Relaunch your game and check if the error is fixed.
7) Reinstall Vanguard
If after changing the start up type of vanguard you are getting the same Valorant error, then reinstall Vanguard.
To do so, follow the steps given below:
- Go to Windows search box and enter Control Panel. Select the top option.
- Select Programs and Features and find Vanguard from the list of all the installed programs.
- Right-click on Vanguard and select Uninstall as shown below.
- After the process finishes, open Valorant, and Vanguard will be installed automatically.
8) Submit A Ticket
If none of the above steps could fix Valorant then submit a request to Riot Games.
Describe your problem and follow the on-screen prompts given by the Riot Games support team to solve the problem.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
- How do I fix error 43 in Valorant?
To fix error 43, restart the game, update the network driver, flush DNS, change Vanguard start-up type, and reinstall Vanguard.
- What does error code 43 mean?
Error code 43 may be caused by driver corruption, hardware problems, or misconfiguration in the Settings.
- How do I get rid of error 43?
To get rid of error 43, restart Valorant, update the network driver, flush DNS, change Vanguard start-up type, and reinstall Vanguard.
Final Words
Now you know what to do when you get Valorant error code 43.
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