The Unable to Invite error in Valorant can quickly disrupt your gaming plans when trying to team up with friends. Whether you’re getting the invitation error or can’t join a party, these proven solutions will help you get back to playing with your squad in no time.
Why Can’t I Invite Friends in Valorant?
The most common reason for invitation failures in Valorant is attempting to play with friends from different server regions, as the game strictly enforces region-locked matchmaking. Other frequent causes include outdated game clients, temporary server issues, or network connectivity problems.
Restart Valorant Client
The most important step is Closing Valorant and the Riot client completely and then relaunching them. This refreshes your connection to the servers and clears any temporary glitches preventing party invites from working properly.
Check Server Region
Different server regions are often the root cause of invitation problems. Open your Riot client and verify your account region. If you and your friends are on different servers, you must submit a region transfer request through Riot Support to play together.
Update Game Client
Running an outdated version of Valorant can cause invitation issues. The game should automatically update, but sometimes you need to:
- Open the Riot Client
- Click the gear icon next to Valorant
- Check for updates
- Install any pending updates
Check Your Connection
Poor internet connectivity can prevent party invites from working correctly. Ensure you have a stable connection by running a speed test and checking for network issues. If problems persist, try resetting your router.
Adjust Party Privacy Settings
Sometimes, the solution lies in your party settings configuration.
- Click the party settings icon in the top right
- Set the party type to “Open Party.”
- Have friends join directly through the social panel
- Return to “Closed Party” once they’ve joined
Check Account Status
Verify that neither account has any restrictions or penalties that might prevent party formation. Both accounts should have completed the tutorial phase and be in good standing with no active bans.
Use Party Codes
The party code option is the latest addition to Valorant’s Party Invite system. You can invite someone to the party using a six-digit code. When direct invites fail, party codes provide a reliable alternative.
- Click the party code button above your player banner
- Generate a new code
- Share the code with friends
- Have them enter the code to join your party
The Conclusion
Unable to join the party or invite friends in Valorant usually stems from region differences, outdated clients, or network issues. These problems can typically be resolved by restarting your client, using party codes, or checking your server region settings. If basic solutions don’t work, try adjusting party privacy settings or verifying your account status.
Andrew "SuZki" Scola is a dedicated Valorant player who has been in the game since the Valorant beta release. He has a peak rank of Immortal 3 and is also a semi-pro esports player. He's also been associated with a few gaming clans and communities, including Highlander Gaming and SoCal Valorant Community. In his free time, he creates content for the Valorant community and writes guides about Valorant based on his experience.
