Cheat Safety Guide
How to stay undetected, avoid manual bans, and protect your account while cheating.
ð First time? Check out What Are Cheats? for an overview first.
The #1 Rule of Safe Cheating
Play like a skilled player, not a robot.
"If a kill looks too good to be true, it probably is â and someone will report it."
The reality: Most bans aren't from automatic detection â they're from manual reports. Players watch killcams, see obvious cheating, and report you. That report goes to anti-cheat staff who review and ban you manually.
ðŊ Aimbot Safety Tips
High Smoothing
Use 85-100 smoothing. Instant snapping is the #1 giveaway in killcams.
Low FOV
2-6° FOV prevents snapping to enemies you shouldn't see. Looks natural.
Chest Targeting
Headshots only in every kill = suspicious. Mix in chest and body shots.
Silent Aim
Use silent aim when available â no visible snapping in killcams.
Miss Intentionally
Don't hit every shot. Miss occasionally. Real players aren't perfect.
Visibility Check
Only aim at visible enemies. Wallbang snaps are obvious.
ðïļ ESP Safety Tips
Don't Stare at Walls
If you see an enemy through a wall, don't stare at them. Look around naturally, then "accidentally" check that corner.
Pre-fire Naturally
If you know someone is there, pre-fire â but don't track them perfectly through the wall first.
Check Corners
Always "check" corners before pushing, even if you know they're clear. Builds plausible deniability.
Miss Loot
If using loot ESP, don't go straight to every rare item. Walk past some, "discover" others naturally.
Opacity 60-80%
Don't use 100% opacity. Slightly transparent ESP is harder to notice if someone sees your screen.
Stream-Proof ON
Always enable stream-proof if you stream or record. ESP hiding on OBS is essential.
ð§ Behavioral Safety (Most Important)
â DO:
- âĒ Lose games sometimes
- âĒ Take damage like normal
- âĒ Miss shots intentionally
- âĒ Play with friends (they can vouch for you)
- âĒ Vary your playstyle
â DON'T:
- âĒ Win every game
- âĒ Have 80% headshot rate
- âĒ Snap 180° to enemies
- âĒ Stare at walls
- âĒ Wallbang everyone perfectly
ðĄ Pro tip: Record your own gameplay and watch it back. If it looks suspicious to you, it will look suspicious to anti-cheat reviewers.
ð Account Safety
Alt Accounts
Never cheat on your main account. Use alternate accounts. Expect to lose accounts eventually.
No VALUABLE Skins
Don't put rare/expensive skins on cheat accounts. You will lose them.
Separate Email
Use a separate email for cheat accounts. Don't link to your real identity.
HWID Spoofer Ready
Have a HWID spoofer ready in case you get hardware banned.
ðĶ Cheat Source Safety
ð Use Private Cheats Only
Public cheats get detected within hours. Private cheats with small user bases stay undetected longer.
ð Avoid Free Cheats
Free cheats are either detected or malware. See free vs paid guide â
ð Check Update Frequency
Good providers update within 24 hours of game patches. Outdated cheats = bans.
ðĨ Small User Base
Cheats with thousands of users attract anti-cheat attention. Smaller is safer.
âïļ Settings Safety Matrix
ðĄïļ SAFE
- Smoothing: 85-100
- FOV: 2-4°
- Bone: Chest
- Silent Aim: ON
- Visibility: ON
âïļ RISKY
- Smoothing: 50-70
- FOV: 5-8°
- Bone: Neck/Head mix
- Silent Aim: OFF
- Visibility: OFF
ð DANGEROUS
- Smoothing: 0-30
- FOV: 10-20°
- Bone: Head only
- Rage settings
- Obvious snapping
â° Update Safety
After Game Patches:
- âĒ Stop cheating immediately
- âĒ Wait for cheat updates
- âĒ Check provider Discord/website
- âĒ Don't use old versions
Typical Timeline:
- âĒ 0-6 hours: Dangerous (cheat may be detected)
- âĒ 6-24 hours: Quality providers update
- âĒ 24+ hours: Only use if updated
â ïļ Warning: Using outdated cheats after patches is the #1 cause of automated bans.
ðĐ Detection Red Flags
ð Stat Anomalies
80%+ headshot rate, 10+ K/D, 100% win rate â these trigger manual reviews.
ðŊ Obvious Aim
Snapping, perfect tracking, instant locks â obvious in killcams.
ðïļ Wall Staring
Tracking enemies perfectly through walls gets reported.
ðĒ Stream Sniping
If you're streaming with ESP visible, you're asking to get banned.
ðĻ Emergency Checklist
What to do if you think you might get banned:
- â Stop cheating immediately
- â Uninstall all cheat software
- â Run a cleaner if available
- â Don't play for 24-48 hours
- â Check provider for status
- â Have spoofer ready if banned
- â Don't admit to anything
- â Appeal bans politely (sometimes works)
Frequently Asked Questions
â What's the #1 cause of bans?
Manual reports from obvious gameplay, not automatic detection.
â Can I get banned on my first day?
Yes, if you play obviously. Rage cheating gets banned fast.
â How long do undetected cheats last?
Months to years with good providers, if you play smart.
â Should I use a VPN?
Not necessary, but can help with IP bans (rare).
â Can I get banned for past cheating?
Only if the cheat was detected and left traces. Cleaners help.
â What's safer: aimbot or ESP?
ESP is harder to detect automatically, but easier to spot manually if you stare at walls.
ð Related Guides
Learn about other cheat types
Stay Safe Out There
Remember: play smart, stay subtle, and your account will last longer.