Steam Support :: Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) System. VAC bans are permanent, non-negotiable, and cannot be removed by Steam Support. If a VAC ban is determined to have been issued incorrectly, it will automatically be removed.

How do I get around a VAC ban on Steam?

VAC bans are permanent, non-negotiable, and can’t be removed by Steam Support. Even if it wasn’t you who used the account at the time of the violation, nothing can be done. Since a VAC ban is NOT an IP ban, you will be able to create a new account and continue playing the game.

What triggers a VAC ban?

VAC bans are triggered when VAC finds a cheating/hacking software running in the ram of your computer. Editing core game files can also trigger VAC bans. You may think “I cheated last week but not this week, how come I got a ban?” VAC bans are delayed, they can take days to take effect on your account.

Why did I get a VAC ban for cheating?

The answer is rather simple. You cheated. VAC bans are triggered when VAC finds a cheating/hacking software running in the ram of your computer. Editing core game files can also trigger VAC bans. You may think “I cheated last week but not this week, how come I got a ban?” VAC bans are delayed, they can take days to take effect on your account.

Is a VAC ban the same as an IP ban?

Since a VAC ban is NOT an IP ban, you will be able to create a new account and continue playing the game. If you keep on cheating, you’ll get VAC banned over and over again.