📔 Understanding Bans
Cheat detection/Perm Bans/Shadow Bans/HWID Bans/Flag
Cheat Detection:
Before delving into this topic, it's crucial to understand the implications of cheat detection. When a cheat is detected, it doesn't only impact the individual user; rather, all users employing the cheat are subject to bans. Please refrain from casually using this term in cheat servers, as it holds significant value and reputation for cheat providers. Remember, if you choose to engage in cheating in a game with an anti-cheat system, anticipate the possibility of being banned or shadowbanned. In such cases, it's advisable to accept the ban, create a new account, employ spoofing techniques, and move forward.
Permanent Ban:
A permanent ban signifies the irreversible loss of an account. Various reasons could lead to a permanent ban, such as incorrect spoofing while hardware ID (HWID) banned, the detection of a cheat, manual banning, or excessive and repeated instances of cheating resulting in the harshest punishment.
Shadow Ban:
A shadow ban implies that you won't be able to access the game for 1-2 weeks, with the suspension typically being lifted between 7-14 days. Importantly, there is no method to expedite the removal of a shadow ban. Patience is key as you wait for the account review process to conclude before resuming gameplay.
HWID Bans:
A Hardware ID (HWID) ban indicates that Activision has barred your PC from accessing the game. To resume gameplay, you'll need a spoofer. You can discern if you are HWID banned when experiencing swift and permanent bans on new accounts. Typically, you might have a game or two before being shadowbanned, after which the account is permanently banned. It's a swift process, and you may either be instantly shadowbanned or have a brief window before the ban takes effect.
HWID Flagged:
Similar to an HWID ban, being HWID flagged occurs when your initial permanent ban is less severe, perhaps due to actions like using an unlock-all feature. In this scenario, being flagged means they will unshadowban your account after completing their review. At this point, you'll need to decide whether to play legitimately or embrace a cheater's path. The second option may be tempting, but it's crucial to weigh the consequences.
How to Check if Shadowbanned/Perm Banned:
To determine if you are shadowbanned or permanently banned, visit the Activision support website, log into your account, and check your status:
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