What to do if you got an EAC ban in Rust
EAC ban in Rust - my experience and advice
If you've ever seen the "EAC banned" message when logging into Rust, I know how you feel. I've been there myself. And let's be honest: it's a very unpleasant situation. In this article, I'll tell you in simple terms what such a ban means, whether it can really be lifted, and what steps can be taken.
What is EAC ban
Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) is a cheat protection system that is included in Rust. When it thinks you have cheats or suspicious programs, it blocks your account. And here's what's important:
- All EAC bans are permanent - they will not disappear over time.
- The ban is tied to the account , even if it was used by someone else.
- If you buy a new account and try to bypass the block, there is a risk that it will also be banned.
What to do if you are banned
Here is a step-by-step plan that I would recommend:
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Check the details | The message usually includes a Reference ID. Write it down - it will be useful for the appeal. |
| 2. File an appeal | Go to the Easy Anti-Cheat website and try to file an appeal via the support form. Describe the situation in detail and indicate the Reference ID. |
| 3. Collect evidence | Screenshots, videos, EAC logs (EasyAntiCheat folder → Logs), list of programs running during the game. |
| 4. Check your PC | Scan with antivirus, disable VPN/proxy, close suspicious programs, update drivers. |
| 5. Write Facepunch | You can try contacting the developers via Steam or the forum. Sometimes they forward the info to EAC. |
Important points
- If the ban was a mistake, it can be removed automatically on the EAC side. Manual removal upon request is almost never done.
- Even if an account is hacked, EAC still holds the owner responsible. So always enable Steam Guard and keep an eye on security.
- Don't buy accounts "from hands" - many of them are already banned or will be banned.
What if the appeal didn't help?
Then there are only two ways:
- Continue playing on non-secure servers (without EAC protection). But there are almost none of those in Rust.
- Buy a new account and start over - only this time be extremely careful with programs and security.
Conclusion
Getting banned from EAC is a real pain, especially if you've never really played with cheats. But there's a chance: file an appeal, gather evidence, and check your system. If everything is clear, sometimes EAC itself removes erroneous bans. In any case, take this as an experience and learn from it so you don't get into a similar situation again.
My advice : never put questionable programs next to Rust. Even simple macros or "accelerators" can lead to a permanent ban.
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