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Valorant Premier is an upcoming competitive playlist that is open only to registered players. The mode will allow players to create their own teams and compete in a structured tournament environment within the Valorant client. Riot Games has made it mandatory for players to enable SMS verification for Valorant and if you have trouble signing up, here’s what you need to know.
How to set up SMS verification for Valorant Premier
To set up SMS verification, here’s what you need to do:
Launch the Valorant client
Click on the Premier tab and click on Verify on the Verify Now Panel
Enter your country code, area code and phone number
You will receive a text message from Riot Games with a secret code
Enter the code to verify your account
Do note that if you see a “Create a Team” option instead of the Verification menu, it means that your account is already verified.
SMS verification is not the only condition you need to be eligible for joining Premier. In addition to linking your phone number to your Valorant account, you also need to complete your placements in Valorant’s competitive mode in any Act.
What to do if you fail to register for Valorant Premier
If you meet all the pre-requisites but are unable to register for Valorant Premier, here’s what you need to do:
Head to the official Riot Games Support website
Click on Valorant
You can check the self-help section if you are facing a common issue
Scroll down and click on “Can’t find what you’re looking for? Submit A Ticket”
Choose A Request Type That Suits You
You will get a prompt saying “You must be logged in before you can submit this type of ticket” if you are not logged in.
Click on Sign-in
Once you are signed in, enter the Subject
Choose Your Enquiry
In the Description Box, enter all the necessary information.
Attach any supporting images or documents in the attachments section.
Click on Submit
Valorant Premier is set to kick off on 25th April and you will be able to enrol your teams by 28th April.
