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Detection and bans

Understanding HWID bans

An HWID ban targets your hardware, not just your account. Here is what that means and what you can do.

Zlitz

By Zlitz · Founder

Updated 31 May 2026

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.

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.

Zlitz

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.

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