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Security & Vanguard

Learn about our advanced Vulcan Anti-Cheat system and the Progressive Punishment policy.

Quick Summary: CrestMC uses the Vulcan Vanguard anti-cheat system. Violations result in automated Progressive Bans ranging from 5 minutes to 1 day. Severe hacking results in a permanent ban.

Vulcan Vanguard

Vulcan is our intelligent, server-side anti-cheat. It monitors movement, combat, and interaction packets to identify impossible actions. It is designed to be invisible to fair players while creating a hostile environment for cheaters.

Progressive Punishment System

Instead of immediate permanent bans for minor flags, we utilize a tiered system that scales with the frequency of violations. This ensures that accidental flags have minimal impact while persistent cheaters are quickly removed.

Punishment CountBan Duration
1st Violation5 Minutes
2nd Violation10 Minutes
3rd Violation30 Minutes
4th Violation1 Hour
5th+ Violation1 Day

Appeals & False Positives

While Vulcan is highly accurate, we understand that lag or glitches can occasionally cause false flags. If you are banned for a short duration (under 1 hour), we recommend waiting it out. For longer or permanent bans, visit our Rules & Appeals section.

Note: Use of VPNs, high-latency connections, or buggy client-side mods can increase the chance of being flagged. We recommend playing on a stable connection with approved mods.

Last updated: 6 May 2026