Valorant error could not enter matchmaking - How to fix matchmaking error

If your online gaming session is ruined by the Valorant error could not enter matchmaking, we can help.

Valorant is one of the great FPS games with a 5v5 team-based mechanic for sure. But, unfortunately, as it is an online experience, that comes with its kind of problems. Sometimes, you will experience Valorant black screen and screen tearing when you are playing.

Today, we are going to address the matchmaking error in Valorant, so read on to see what can be done to enter matchmaking without issues.

How to fix Valorant error could not enter matchmaking

Before you start to disassemble your PC in frustration, it might be wise to first check if it's not the servers having any problems. You can take a look at Riot Games’ Support page to check the status of the servers.

Also, go over to Downdetector to see if other users have also reported any server-related issues. In case the servers are down, there is nothing much to do except wait.

But if everything is working correctly on their end, the problem might be your internet connection. So here is how to fix the Valorant error could not enter matchmaking:

• You could first try and shut down all Riot-related processes via Task Manager and then restart Valorant.
• If the issue persists, you could try to refresh your DNS. Here's how to do it:
  • Run Command Prompt as administrator.
  • In the prompt, type ipconfig /flushdns then press Enter;
  • Then type ipconfig /registerdns then press Enter;

• Then type ipconfig /release then press Enter;
• Then type ipconfig /renew then press Enter;
• Finally, type netsh winsock reset and press Enter.
• Restart your PC

• If that still hasn't fixed the issue, one final thing to try might be to change your DNS altogether. Here's how to go about it:
  • Open the Control Panel and click on Network and Internet, then Network and Sharing Center.
  • Scroll down to IP Settings and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
  • Find the Wifi adapter you are currently using and click Change adapter settings.
  • Scroll down and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties. In the General tab, and then click on Use the following DNS server address.
  • Replace the Preferred DNS server values with 8.8.8.8. Also, replace the Alternate DNS server values with 8.8.4.4.
  • Do the same for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), using 2001:4860:4860::8888 as the Preferred DNS server, and 2001:4860:4860::8844 as the Alternate DNS server.

If all this still fails to solve your issue, then perhaps it might be a more serious problem with your internet connection. It might be worth getting in contact with your ISP to see if there is any issue on their end.

What is Valorant could not enter matchmaking error?

The error in question usually rears its ugly head when the Riot client has connectivity issues. As mentioned, this can be because of the servers undergoing maintenance or a problem with your connection.

Hopefully, one of our suggestions will fix the Valorant error could not enter matchmaking, and you will be back online in a jiffy. We hope you won't encounter any other issues once you are back in the game.

In case you do, we will be able to help. Valorant error codes such as VAL 43, VAL 59, and the infamous VAN 81 are the common ones. So, if you ever encounter these pesky little error codes, do come here as we have some proven solutions to fix them.