How To Fix Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error?

In this article, we will try to resolve the "Could Not Enter Matchmaking" error that Valorant players encounter when trying to connect to the game.

How To Fix Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error?
How To Fix Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error?

Valorant players encounter the error "Could Not Enter Matchmaking" when they want to connect to the game, and their access to the game is restricted. If you are facing suchaproblem, you can findasolution by following the suggestions below.

  1. What is Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error?
  2. How To Fix Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error
    1. Register Another DNS Server
    2. Check Your Link
    3. CreateaCustom Port for Valorant
    4. Turn Off Your Modem

What is Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error?

Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error

Valorant "Could Not Enter Matchmaking" error occurs due to unstable internet operation.

For example; You may encounter such an error for many reasons, such as the dns server not responding, ping problems, internet cache problems.

For this, we will try to solve the problem by telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Valorant Could Not Enter Matchmaking Error

To fix this error, you can find the solution to the problem by following the suggestions below.

1-) Register Another DNS Server

We can eliminate the problem by registering another dns server on the computer.

  • Open the Control Panel and select Network and Internet
  • Open the Network and Sharing Center on the screen that opens.
  • Click on Change adapter settings on the left.
  • Right-click on your Connection Type to open the Properties menu.
  • Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4).
  • Let's apply the settings by typing the Google DNS server we will give below.
    • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
    • Other DNS server: 8.8.4.4
  • Then click on Verify settings on exit and click on "OK" button and apply the actions.

After this process, let's move on to our other suggestion.

2-) Check Your Connection

The problem that occurs in the internet connection can cause many errors.

If your internet connection is slowing down or disconnected, let's giveafew suggestions to fix it.

  • If your internet speed is slowing down, turn your modem off and then on again. This process will relieve your internet alittle bit.
  • We can eliminate the problem by clearing the Internet cache.

Clear DNS Cache

  • Type cmd in the start search screen and run as administrator.
  • Type the followinglines of code in order on the command prompt screen and press enter.
    • ipconfig /renew
    • ipconfig /flushdns
    • netsh int ipv4 reset
    • netsh int ipv6 reset
    • netsh winhttp reset proxy
    • netsh winsock reset
    • ipconfig /registerdns
  • After this operation, it will show that your dns cache and proxies have been cleared successfully.

After this process, you can restart the computer and check if the problem persists.

3-) CreateaPrivate Port for Valorant

If none of the above suggestions work for you, we can fix the problem by setting the port configured for valorant.

  • In the start search screen, type "Windows Defender Firewall" and open it.
  • Click on "Advanced Settings" on the left side of the screen that opens.
  • Click on the "Inbound Rules" option on the left side of the window that opens and click on the "New Rule" option on the right.
  • Choose the "Port" option in the new window that opens and click the "Next" button.
  • After this process, select the "TCP" option and type the port we will leave below in the box and click the "Next" button.
    • 2099, 5222-5223, 8088, 8393-8400, 8446
  • Then select the "Allow Connection" option, press the "Next" button, set three options as selected and click the "Next" button .
  • Then, give the name of the port where we performed the installation process and press the "Finish" button.

In this process, we have addedanew rule to the TCP port. In our next action, let's end our process by connecting the UDP port.

  • Then add the new rule again and select "Port" and click the "Next" button.
  • After this process, select the "UDP" option and type the port we will leave below in the box and click the "Next" button.
    • 7000-8000, 8088, 8180-8181
  • Then select the "Allow Connection" option, press the "Next" button, set three options as selected and click the "Next" button .
  • Then, give the name of the port where we performed the installation process and press the "Finish" button.

After this, run Valorant to see if the issue persists.

4-) Power Off Your Modem

Unstable network connection will cause you to encounter various connection errorslike this.

Another suggestion for solving unstable or problematic internet connection is to restart the modem.

For this, turn your modem off and on again after waiting 20 seconds. During this process, your ip address will change and will prevent various network problems.

After you have internet access, you can check the Valorant game by running it.