What it is
The anti-cheat records identifiers tied to your machine and blocks them. Making a fresh game account on the same PC can still be flagged. The longer explanation is in what is an HWID.
Your options
Where a build supports it, we provide guidance on reducing HWID risk. Options change per game and per anti-cheat, so ask support for the current approach on your title before you do anything.
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About the author
Zlitz
Founder
The mind behind Elocarry. Over a decade in the scene, leading on innovation, security and user experience. Zlitz stays tuned to the meta and every anti-cheat shift, which is why our builds stay a step ahead. He writes our detection and bans guidance because he knows exactly how the cat-and-mouse plays out.
Still need a hand?
Ask Barry first. He fixes most things in seconds, and grabs a human in Discord when it needs one.
