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Error code VAL 19 in Valorant – How To Fix

Fix the VAL 19 error!

Being an online multiplayer game, Valorant players often face one or other issues due to servers from time to time. One such issue bothering several players in recent times is VAL 19 error. Unlike most error codes in Valorant that are very specific, VAL 19 is a general error that may arise due to problems on either client or server-side making it very difficult for players to know the exact root cause. So, if you are currently facing VAL 19 error, you can try to solve it by either updating your Valorant client or reinstalling the entire game.  

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To fix the problem at hand, you can execute the following workable solutions.

  • Restart your PC or Router: Before implementing any of the other solutions on the list, restart your PC or Router once. Reinitializing Riot Vanguard always helps in the proper functioning of the game.
  • Updating your Valorant client: The most common workable solution for the VAL 19 error is to update your Valorant client. Open the Valorant app to update the game to the latest available version. You can check whether you are on the newest version of the Riot client.
  • Reinstalling your Valorant client: If updating the game does not fix the issue, you can choose to reinstall the entire game. Make sure to reinstall the game on a different drive than the previous one to avoid any overlapping game file issues.

Remember, if none of the above solutions fix the VAL 19 error, you can always contact Riot Support for a custom-tailored solution.

For more on Valorant, check out Valorant: How to fix the version mismatch error or VALORANT: How to fix VAN 1067 Error Code on Pro Game Guides.


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Vignesh Raja
Vignesh Raja started as a Freelancer and became a Full-Time Staff writer at Pro Game Guides in March 2024. He has an engineering degree in IT and was previously a Semi-Professional Apex Legends and Paladins eSports player. His passion for multiplayer games made him pursue a career in writing to share his knowledge about competitive gaming. Nowadays, he spends his time writing guides for Valorant, BitLife, and Roblox. Also, he manages and coaches upcoming BGMI players in his free time to help them thrive in India's competitive eSports scene.