Valorant Error Code 46, platform downtime

Error code 46 means the Valorant platform is down for planned downtime while Riot's engineers work on the game systems. It is not a problem with your PC, your account, or your connection, and there is no local fix for it.

The fix, in order

  1. Check Valorant server status. The status page confirms the maintenance window and usually says when the game is expected back.
  2. Wait and try again later. Planned downtime normally lasts for the maintenance window only, and the game lets you in once it ends.
  3. Do not reinstall the game. Reinstalling will not help, since the platform is down for everyone, and it only wastes time and bandwidth.
  4. Check the Valorant Discord or support site banner. Riot posts maintenance timing there, and it is the fastest way to see whether the window has been extended.
  5. Restart the Riot Client once the window ends. A fresh launch after maintenance makes sure the client picks up the new version instead of retrying with a stale session.

If it still happens

If error 46 is still showing long after the posted maintenance window ended, restart the Riot Client and the PC, since a stale session can keep showing the downtime message. If it persists after that, check the status page again, since maintenance is sometimes extended without much notice.

Common questions

How long does platform downtime last? It depends on the maintenance. Most planned windows last a few hours, often around a patch or a new season, and the status page gives the expected time.

Is error 46 a ban? No. It means Riot took the platform down for maintenance, and every player sees the same code until it is back.

Can I play while error 46 is showing? No. The platform is offline during the downtime, so logins and matches are unavailable until Riot brings it back.

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