Squad Up: A Complete Guide to Accepting Party Invites in Valorant

For many, the true heart of Valorant’s experience lies in teaming up with friends, whether for intense competitive matches or casual unrated skirmishes. Knowing how to swiftly accept party invites is fundamental to this social aspect.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through every method of joining your squad, ensuring you’re always ready for action, regardless of your platform or current in-game status.

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Accepting Party Invites on PC: Seamless Integration

Valorant on PC offers multiple intuitive ways to accept party invitations, catering to different scenarios:

1. Accepting Invites from the Main Menu:When a friend sends you a party invite while you’re in the main menu, a clear notification will pop up in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Simply click on this notification to instantly join their party.Alternatively, you can open your friends list (located on the right side of the main menu). Find the friend who sent the invite. If their party is open, you’ll see a “Join Party” button; if it’s a closed party, you might see “Request to Join.”
2. Accepting Invites While In-Game:Receiving an invite mid-match no longer means you have to wait until the game ends. A notification will still appear, and you can quickly accept it by pressing the hotkey Alt + 1. This shortcut is incredibly useful for joining parties between rounds or matches without having to navigate away from your current screen.
3. Accepting Party Invites via Party Code:Valorant has introduced Party Codes, a convenient way to join specific parties even if you’re not friends with the inviter (as long as you’re in the same region). If you receive a party code:
   • Click the “Party Code” button located above your player banner in the lobby.
   • Paste the code into the provided field.
   • Click “Join Party” to enter the custom party.

Accepting Party Invites on Console: Cross-Platform Ready

For Valorant players on PlayStation or Xbox, accepting party invites is equally straightforward, integrating with the console’s native notification system:

• When a party invite arrives, it will appear as a standard console notification.
• Use your controller’s touchpad (on PS5) or select button (on Xbox) to open the party menu.
• Navigate to the incoming invite and select “Accept” to join the party.Remember to ensure crossplay is enabled in your game settings if you’re attempting to join friends who are playing on a different platform.

Troubleshooting Common Issues: When Invites Don’t Go Through

Occasionally, you might encounter issues receiving or accepting party invites. Here are some common troubleshooting steps:

• Privacy Settings: If you’re not receiving invites, check your in-game privacy settings. Go to Settings > General > Privacy and confirm that “Allow party requests from friends” is enabled.
• Region Restrictions: Valorant’s party system is region-locked. Both you and your friends must be playing in the same region to send or accept invites and party codes. Double-check that everyone is on the correct server.
• Network Issues: Sometimes, a simple network glitch can prevent invites from coming through. Try restarting Valorant, your gaming device, or even your modem/router to refresh your internet connection. Ensure your internet connection is stable.

Quick Reference Table: Your Guide to Accepting Invites

Conclusion

Valorant’s party system is designed for maximum flexibility, ensuring that connecting with your friends is always a seamless process. Whether you’re responding to a pop-up notification, utilizing a quick hotkey mid-game, or entering a unique party code, joining up with your squad is just a click (or keypress) away.

With these methods at your disposal, you’ll never miss out on the thrill of coordinated squad action, no matter where or how you choose to play.