Two main issues often leading users to this error are a stopped VGC service or an incorrect region setting in the account. Also, if the server is down or under maintenance, you must wait for it to stabilize. If the server is stable but the issue continues, follow this guide to solve the problem. Before making changes to your account or system, it’s a good idea to restart your computer and router. This helps clear out any bugs or glitches that might prevent the client from connecting to the server.
1. Restart the VGC Service
VGC, or Vanguard Client Service, supports the Riot Vanguard Anti-cheat system working in the background. It functions at the kernel level to block unauthorized software or suspicious activities that could give players an unfair edge in the game. If this service stops running or encounters an error, you won’t be able to play VALORANT as errors like this will pop up. Hence, restarting the VGC service is recommended to check if it’s causing the issue.
2. Reinstall the Riot Vanguard
If restarting the service didn’t fix the issue, try reinstalling Riot Vanguard. This might solve the problem if Vanguard was corrupted or incorrectly installed, blocking VALORANT from making a secure connection.
3. Check Your Account Region
Some users have found that having an incorrect region or country in their Riot account causes error code 7. By making sure your Riot account’s region or country is correct, you can fix this.
4. Contact VALORANT Support
If the problem still persists, the next step is to contact VALORANT support. If the servers are not experiencing downtime, the problem might be tied to your account, possibly due to a suspension for violating Riot Games’ terms or other issues. Contact the VALORANT support team to find out the exact reason for this error. After submitting your request, wait for a response from VALORANT support. Meanwhile, you can try reinstalling the game, which might fix the problem if there are any corrupted files in the installation directory causing the issue.
