How to Share Game Account Credentials Safely

Gamers share accounts more often than most people realize. Clan or guild shared accounts, letting a friend help with ranked play, family members sharing a single subscription, or temporarily handing over credentials for account trades. The problem is that sharing account information through the wrong channel can lead to hacking, stolen items, or even a permanent ban.

This guide covers why gamers share accounts, which sharing methods to avoid, and how to do it securely when you need to.

Why Gamers Share Accounts

Team or Clan Shared Accounts

Some guilds maintain a shared account that multiple members rotate through for farming, events, or territory control.

Boosting or Playing on Behalf of a Friend

A friend might ask you to push their rank to a specific tier, or log in during a limited-time event while they are away.

Family Sharing

Parents and children using one account together, or siblings sharing a game purchase across devices.

Account Trades and Transfers

When selling or transferring an account, you need to temporarily share full login credentials with the buyer.

Dangerous Ways Gamers Share Accounts

Direct Message on Discord or Chat Apps

This is the most common approach in gaming communities, and the most risky. IDs and passwords sit permanently in chat history. If the other person's Discord account is compromised, your game account goes with it.

In-Game Chat

Most in-game chats are logged, and game moderators can review them. In many games, account sharing itself violates the terms of service, so chat logs become evidence that can trigger a ban.

Public Forums or Open Group Chats

Posting credentials in any public space is the most dangerous option. Anyone can see them, and once posted, the information is nearly impossible to fully remove.

Secure Methods for Sharing Game Accounts

1. Password-Protected Memo With Expiration

Create a secret memo on LOCK.PUB with your account details and set a short expiration window. When the boosting session ends or the temporary access period is over, the memo automatically becomes inaccessible.

Example memo content:

Game: League of Legends
Username: MyGameID
Password: G4me!Pass#2026
Note: Please let me know when you are done

Send the link via Discord and the memo unlock password via text or phone call.

2. Change the Password Before and After

Before sharing, change to a temporary password. Once the other person is done, immediately change it to a new permanent password.

Step	Action
Before sharing	Change to a temporary password
During sharing	Send temporary password via memo link
After sharing	Immediately change to a new password

3. Use Two-Factor Authentication Strategically

Most gaming platforms (Steam, Riot, Blizzard, Epic) support two-factor authentication. When sharing an account, you may need to temporarily disable 2FA or relay verification codes in real time.

After the sharing period ends, always re-enable 2FA immediately.

4. Monitor Login Activity

During the sharing period, check the account's login history. If you see unexpected devices or locations, change the password immediately and terminate all sessions.

Pre-Sharing Checklist

Before handing over your account, confirm each of these items:

• Remove any linked payment methods (credit card, PayPal) temporarily
• Transfer valuable items or currency to a different character or account
• Change your current password to a temporary one
• Set a specific date to change the password back
• Clearly communicate what the other person is allowed to do
• Agree on a specific sharing duration

Platform-Specific Security Settings

Steam

• Enable Steam Guard mobile authentication
• Check login history: Settings > Account > Login History
• Consider using Family Library Sharing to share games without sharing the account itself

Riot Games (LoL, Valorant)

• Enable two-factor authentication
• Set up login notification emails
• Log out all sessions after sharing ends

Blizzard (WoW, Overwatch)

• Set up the Battle.net Authenticator app
• Enable SMS security
• Review recent login activity regularly

What Happens If Account Sharing Is Detected?

Most game service agreements explicitly prohibit account sharing. Penalties if caught can include:

• Temporary suspension (3 to 30 days)
• Rank reset
• Item confiscation
• Permanent ban

Keep account sharing to an absolute minimum and use methods that leave no permanent trace.

Share Your Account Credentials Safely

Stop leaving game login details in Discord DMs. Use a LOCK.PUB secret memo to share account information securely with an expiration timer. Once the sharing period ends, the memo becomes automatically inaccessible.

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