Steam Support :: Disconnected by VAC: You cannot play on secure servers (2024)

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Disconnected by VAC: You cannot play on secure servers

Restarting Steam and Your Computer

If you encounter a VAC error while using your Steam client, try restarting both the client and your computer. This straightforward action often resolves the issue. To restart the Steam client, just right click the icon in your activity bar and press ”Exit Steam”.

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. If you wish to discuss Valve Anti-Cheat with the community, you may do so here.

Many games on Steam utilize the Valve Anti-Cheat System (VAC) or third party anti-cheat technology that can result in cheaters being banned from secure servers for multi-player games. VAC bans are permanent and cannot be removed from an account.

Your Family Sharing privileges may be revoked and your account may also be VAC banned if your library is used by others to cheat. Additionally, VAC-banned games cannot be shared between accounts.

Steam (Top left of screen) Settings-> VAC status. If it says in good standing, youre fine. Btw you don't have a vac ban. You can also check your profile, as VAC bans are clearly shown there.

How to reset VAC on Steam? ›

Solution 1: The Steam fix

Go to properties. Right-click on CS:GO in the menu and go to its properties. Go to Local Files and click on the 'Verify Integrity of game Files' to fix the VAC error issue. The game will then verify all the files and re-download any files that are missing.

Disconnected by VAC: You cannot play on secure servers

Modifying game files and/or in-game textures may cause this error. Please remove any custom textures, skin changers, or software that modifies game files and restart your computer. We also recommend verifying your game files after making these changes.

Using cheats, modifying game files, or account sharing can result in a VAC ban. It is essential to refrain from engaging in such activities to avoid penalties. Does a VAC ban affect all games on my Steam account? VAC bans only affect the game where the cheat was detected.

What is VAC? VAC stands for Valve Anti-Cheat, an automated system designed to detect cheats installed on users' computers. If a user connects to a VAC-Secured server from a computer with identifiable cheats installed, the VAC system will ban the user from playing that game on VAC-Secured servers in the future.