Valorant ‘could not enter matchmaking’ error – How To Fix

When it comes to tactical shooters, Valorant is my favorite. I may not be the best, but if I'm losing with my friends, I'm still having fun. But what isn't fun is errors, including the "could not enter matchmaking" one. This frustrates me to no end, as I can't enter the online aspects of the game to play when I get this.

How to fix the 'could not enter matchmaking' error in Valorant

Before trying to fix the Valorant could not enter matchmaking error, check the server status. If the servers are down, you must be patient and wait for them to be restored. If the servers are up and running, the issue is likely on your end.

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One of these should fix the issue, remove the could not enter matchmaking error, and get you back in Valorant. You can also try ending any processes involving Valorant or Riot Vanguard, the launcher for Riot games like Valorant. Another solution you can try is to flush or change your DNS.

How to Flush your DNS

Flushing your DNS be done with the following steps:

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Type in Command Prompt.
3. Select the first result.
4. Select Run As Administrator.
5. Select Yes.
6. Type the following commands, hitting enter after each.
   • ipconfig /flushdns
   • ipconfig /registerdns
   • ipconfig /release
   • ipconfig /renew
   • netsh winsock reset
7. Restart your PC.

If you are still encountering this error, reach out to Riot Game's customer support. They may be able to provide you with additional solutions to fix the could not enter matchmaking error in Valornant.

For more information on Valorant, check out How to select a suitable crosshair in Valorant and Best team composition for Gekko in Valorant on Pro Game Guides.