VALORANT "An Unknown Error Has Occurred": How to Fix It
To fix VALORANT's 'An unknown error has occurred', check Riot's server status and your connection, delete the web cache folder, re-add firewall and antivirus exceptions, or uninstall Riot Vanguard.
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In brief
AI summaryVALORANT players report an 'An unknown error has occurred' problem, and the first steps are checking Riot's server status page and your own internet connection.
The VALORANT web cache folder sits at Users/(username)/AppData/Local/VALORANT/Saved, next to the Config, Crashes and Log folders; deleting it and restarting the client is one fix.
Other VALORANT fixes: re-add firewall exceptions for Valorant.exe, RiotClientServices.exe and Vgc.exe, add antivirus exceptions for VALORANT-Win64-Shipping and UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe, or uninstall Riot Vanguard.
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VALORANT, which was released in 2020 and stands out as a mix of "Overwatch" and "CS:GO", continues to expand its popularity by making itself known in esports as well. Lately, however, there is a problem players run into in the game, and they are voicing it often. So how can we fix this problem? How do you fix the "An unknown error has occurred" problem in VALORANT? Let's look at the ways to solve the error.
VALORANT An Unknown Error Has Occurred 2023
Check the Server Status
The first thing to do before trying any fix is to check Riot's server status page. If the game itself is down, there is nothing you can do but wait, and this can save you the trouble of trying to fix your game client. The second important step is to check your own internet connection.
Try Troubleshooting
- Delete the web cache folder. On your computer, it can be found at Users/(your username)/AppData/Local/VALORANT/Saved, next to the Config, Crashes and Log folders. After deleting the web cache, try restarting the client and logging in again.
- Refresh your firewall settings. You need to go to Windows Firewall Settings, then the "Allow a Program Through Windows Firewall" menu.
- Delete all existing entries from the list below, then add them all back. Make sure to check all firewall exceptions for all three programs: Valorant.exe (the base game) under "Riot GamesVALORANTlive" RiotClientServices.exe (the game client) under "Riot GamesRiot Client" Vgc.exe (anti-cheat) under "Program FilesRiot Vanguard"
- Check your antivirus program for exceptions. As with the firewall, you need to delete existing entries and re-add the three executables listed above, plus two additional files found under "Riot GamesVALORANTliveShooterGameBinariesWin64": VALORANT-Win64-Shipping and UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe.
- Uninstall Riot Vanguard and restart VALORANT.
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