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Valorant is one of the most popular first-person shooter games out here, but not having a stable internet connection can cause you to face the Error Code 43 in the game. If you are facing this error, there is no need to worry about it since we’ve got you covered. This article covers everything you need to know about error code 43 in Valorant.
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What Does Error Code 43 Mean?
The error code 43 usually means that a system in the Riot client, your connection or Riot server has timed out. This can cause the game to not be able to connect to the Riot server entirely, which would prevent it from launching. This error is really common with players that have a slower or unreliable internet connection.
How To Resolve the Error Code 43
The Error Code 43 can be solved by a number of different methods, which include restarting your router or modem, restarting your Riot client, resetting your network, or just re-installing the Riot client. To get back to playing Valorant, follow these simple steps:
Restart Your Modem/Router
The first thing you should do when faced with this issue is just restart your internet router or Modem to ensure that the problem is not with your internet connection but with the game or your system instead. Restarting the modem with solve any such issues.
How To Reset VGC
If restarting the Modem didn’t do the trick, you will need to reset the vgc service on your system. This solution can be a little long for most users, but it does get the job done. To reset your vgc, follow these steps:
- Open up the Search bar and type in %appdata%
- Go to AppData from the top navigation bar and then to the Local folder.
- Head into Riot Games > Riot Client > Config and delete the RiotClientSettings.yaml file.
- Now head back to the Local folder and look for the VALORANT folder.
- Now follow this path: Saved > Config > CrashReportClient.
- Here, you will need to delete all the folders that show up.
- Now you will need to head back to the Saved folder.
- This time open up the Logs folder and delete everything that it contains.
- Next, type in services so that you can restart the vgc service if it is not working.
- Once you have located the vgc service, if the service is stopped, right-click on it and select Properties.
- Here, set the Startup type to Automatic and hit Apply.
- Hit Start, wait for it to complete, and then press Ok and close everything down.
- Finally, open up Command Prompt and type in the commands netsh winsock reset and ipconfig /flushdns.
- Now you will just need to restart your system to complete the changes you just made, and Valorant should work just fine when you are back.
For more guides and information on Valorant, check out these related pieces from our team: Valorant Player Count 2023, When is Valorant Night Market? and Valorant Patch Notes.