How to Block Valorant on Computer or from Router - 3 Ways
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Valorant is a 5v5 multiplayer first-person tactical shooter game developed by Riot Games. With over 25 million monthly active users of all ages, it has become one of the most popular competitive games worldwide. However, it can be highly addictive, especially for children and teens. If you or your child has a Valorant addiction, read this article to learn how to block Valorant effectively.
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Does Valorant have parental controls?
Unfortunately, Valorant doesn’t offer dedicated parental controls. But parents can set some security settings on child’s account. Such as disabling blood display, hiding corpses, and disabling mature content, etc. Also you can disable voice chat to prevent child from communicating with strangers. Valorant has no built-in settings to prevent children from playing for too long. As a result, they can easily become addicted to the game.
The most effective way to block Valorant on Windows PC
Valorant is supported on Windows only. Some children have their own computers and can access Valorant at any time, even staying up late playing it. The most effective way to block Valorant is using Cisdem AppCrypt - an easy to use and reliable game blocker. With it, you can easily block Valorant game or other game apps, or game launchers on computer. It also allows you to set time limits on Valorant.
1. Download and install Cisdem AppCrypt on computer.
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2. Launch it and set a password. Tick the box next to Launch at System Startup.
3. Right-click the lock icon on the task bar. Select Open Main Window.
4. Enter the password to access this Valorant blocker.
5. Now you are in the main window. To block Valorant on computer, go to the App Lock tab. Add the .exe file of Riot Client into the block list.
(Valorant is a game that can only be played through the Riot Games launcher. When you install Valorant, it also requires you to download Riot Client on your PC, which is used to launch the game. This means, to block Valorant on computer, all you need to do is find and block its launcher.exe.)
Right-click the Valorant app. Select Open file location. Navigate to the following path: Riot Games > Riot Client > UX. Find the file RiotClientUX.exe. Drag and drop it into AppCrypt.
Now Valorant is blocked. Every time you or your child tries to access this game, a window will pop up asking for the password.
Tip 1: How to set time limits on Valorant?
AppCrypt offers a Schedule feature, which helps stop Valorant addiction by limiting the time you can access to this game. Click RiotClientUx from the block list. Click on the clock icon that appears. Enable “Custom Schedule”. Click “Add Schedule” on the bottom right corner. Then you can set daily/weekly time limit for Valorant.
Tip 2: How to block all popular online games sites on child’s computer?
Online games become popular with the increasing availability of the Internet. To help parents control their kids’ game usage, this Valorant blocker also provides the function of blocking all popular games sites on the Internet with 1-click. Go to the “Web Block” tab. Click “Import”. Then select “Games Sites” from the drop down menu.
How to block Valorant on router?
This method only works if your child always plays Valorant over a Wi-Fi connection. If he turns off the Wi-Fi or leaves home to play the game, the blocking will not work. Now most routers have built-in firewall for blocking IP addresses, domain names, etc. To block the Valorant app, you need to find out the domain names that Valorant is connecting to and put them on the block list. Below are how to block Valorant on router. Depending on the router models, the setup process may be slightly different. Here’re steps on TP-Link Wi-Fi router:
1. Open a web browser and enter the your router’s IP address. Sign in.
You can usually find your router’s default IP address on the back of the router. If not, type cmd in the Windows search bar. Type ipconfig at the prompt window and press Enter. Scroll down and you can see Default Gateway. The number next to it is your router’s IP address.
2. Navigate to Access Control > Target. Select Add New.
3. Select Domain Name as the Mode type.
4. Enter a short description for the setting in the Target Description field.
5. Enter the domain names of Valarant in the Domain Name field.
Here is a list of Valorant app domain names that you need to enter:
playvalorant.com
playvalorant.net
playvalorant.org
playvalorant.info
valorant.scd.riotcdn.net
valorant.secure.dyn.riotcdn.net
Click Add.
6. Click Save.
How to block Valorant with Microsoft Family Safety?
You can limit your child or other family members access to Valorant with the help of Microsoft Family Safety. Microsoft Family Safety is a set of parental controls settings on Windows PC and mobile. It allows you to set screen time limit, filter inappropriate apps and games on your family’s Microsoft devices. To block Valorant on child’s computer with Family Safety, first you need to make sure your child has a Microsoft account, and that he can only log in to his own account. Below are steps on how to block access to Valorant with Microsoft Family Safety on Windows 10:
1. Search Family Options in the Windows search bar. Click Open.
2. Click View Family Settings. This will open the Microsoft Family Safety official site.
3. Click Sign in to Family Safety. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
4. Go to Your family section. Click Add a family member.
5. Enter your child’s phone number or email address. Click Next.
6. Select Member. Click Next.
7. Let your child accept the email invitation.
8. Then go back to Microsoft Family Safety website. You’ll see your child has successfully joined your family group.
9. Tap your child’s name. Click More options > Screen Time.
10. Go to the Apps and games section. Turn on the App and game limits toggle.
11. Find and tap Valorant from the installed apps and games. Set the amount of time you allow your child to access this game.
FAQs
How can I block Valorant for free?
To block Valorant for free, you can use your router’s built-in game blocking feature or Windows’s built-in Microsoft Family Safety. This article includes step-by-step instructions for both methods.
Can I block other online games at once?
Yes. With Cisdem AppCrypt, you can block all popular online games at once. This game blocker offers a feature to block sites by category, including games sites.
How to prevent my child from bypassing the Valorant blocking restrictions?
Cisdem AppCrypt includes strong password protection. Without entering the password, no one can access the tool, change the blocking settings, or quit the tool.
Conclusion
If you find yourself becoming addicted to Valorant, try replacing gaming time with other activities you enjoy, like hiking, reading, or spending more time with family and friends. If that doesn’t work, blocking Valorant or setting time limits can be an effective way. This article introduced several practical methods to block access to Valorant. Hope they can help you build healthier gaming habits.
Norah Hayes likes to share her tips on how to improve focus and stay motivated at work. She believes it is essential to eliminate all online distractions during work hours.
Ethan Long joined Cisdem in 2015 as a developer and now serves as the editorial advisor for Cisdem AppCrypt. He actively tests and uses Cisdem AppCrypt and other screen-time management tools to ensure AppCrypt meets its promises in real-world scenarios.