Does CS2 Use HWID Bans?
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Posted in CS2 General— 1 min read
No, CS2 does not implement HWID bans for these specific reasons:
- HWID spoofing is easy - Cheaters can change their hardware signature quickly with simple tools.
- Too many false positives - HWID bans would unfairly affect family members sharing computers, Internet cafe users or people who buy used computers.
Valve prefers to avoid systems that might punish innocent players.
CS2 relies primarily on VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) and game bans to handle cheaters. These bans are linked to Steam accounts, not hardware. If you're curious if you can play CS2 with a VAC ban, the answer may change.
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