Seeing a “You have been banned” notice in Dark and Darker is frustrating enough. But when you find out it’s not just your account, but your whole PC that’s blocked, it can feel like hitting a dead end. You’re here because you’ve been slapped with an HWID (Hardware ID) ban, and you want a real solution to bypass it and dive back into the dungeon crawl.

Good news—you’ve come to the right place.

This is the only guide you’ll ever need. Forget wasting time on pointless appeals or dropping cash on new hardware. We’ll walk you through a clear, step-by-step process to fix your Dark and Darker HWID ban and get you playing again fast.

This guide is all about the how, using the most trusted and stealthy tool in the industry: Sync Spoofer. We’ll explain every stage, point out common pitfalls, and share key habits to keep you safe from bans moving forward.

How to Fix Your Dark and Darker HWID Ban

This isn’t just another quick tip list; it’s a carefully crafted walkthrough to bypassing HWID bans in Dark and Darker. Follow each step closely for the best chance at a lasting result.

Step 1: Pick the Right Spoofer (Sync Spoofer)

Choosing a reliable spoofer is your first and most important move. Free or cracked spoofers from sketchy sites are often riddled with malware or flagged by Easy Anti-Cheat, which gets you banned even faster.

Sync Spoofer is a professional, premium tool. We offer a free 1-day trial so you can test it on your setup before buying. You’ll need to decide between two types:

  • Temporary Spoofer (15, 30, 90 Days, or Lifetime): Versatility at its Best
    • Who is it for? Great if you want flexibility—maybe you switch tools a lot, use multiple accounts, or can’t risk downtime from reinstalling Windows.
    • How it works: Run it before Dark and Darker; it temporarily masks your hardware IDs. A simple reboot restores your original hardware info. It’s easy, reversible, and non-invasive.
  • Permanent Spoofer (One-Time or Lifetime): The Long Game Solution
    • Who is it for? Perfect for those who want a permanent reset and a fresh start with no lingering ban risks.
    • How it works: It integrates deeply with your system to permanently change hardware IDs. It does require a one-time Windows reinstall during setup to wipe all old traces, but then your PC looks like brand new forever.

Step 2: Join the Community and Grab Your Files

Once your payment clears, a bot will send you an invite to our private Discord server instantly. This is more than a download spot—it’s your support base. Inside, you’ll find:

  • Instant Access: Your license key and the most up-to-date software downloads anytime you need. Learn how our best HWID spoofer can help you stay undetected.
  • Step-by-Step Guides: Clear written instructions and videos that take you through every step. They cover important topics like permanent vs temporary spoofers to help you pick the right option.
  • Expert Help: Our 24/7 support team, experienced and ready to assist thousands already helped. If you hit a snag, we’re here. You can also check common solutions in the HWID spoofer FAQs.

Step 3: Clean Your System & Apply the Spoof

This is the critical part, and Sync Spoofer automates the tough stuff. It’s a two-step dance:

  1. Deep Clean: First, wipe out every trace of your old ban. Think of it like erasing a digital crime scene. Dark and Darker’s anti-cheat leaves behind invisible “fingerprints”—log files, registry keys, hidden IDs. Our cleaner finds and removes them all, so there’s no connection left. Similar cleaning techniques are essential when dealing with HWID cleaner resets.
  2. Spoof: Then, run Sync Spoofer. It doesn’t just tweak a number here and there; it completely replaces your key hardware identifiers—motherboard, drives, MAC address, and more—giving your PC a brand-new digital identity Epic’s system hasn’t seen before. Learn more about what an HWID changer does for your setup.

Step 4: Set Up a Fresh, Unlinked Game Account

Your PC’s clean now, but your old Dark and Darker account is still banned. Logging into it will instantly trigger a flag. You need a brand-new identity.

Tips for Your New Account:

  • Use a completely new email address—don’t reuse one tied to any banned accounts.
  • Pick a totally different username.
  • Very Important: Don’t link old payment details (cards, PayPal), phone numbers, or social logins (like Twitch or Xbox Live). The anti-cheat actively cross-references this info to catch ban evaders.

Step 5: Final Check — Then Launch!

You’re nearly there. Before jumping back in, run through this quick checklist:

  • Restart your PC once after cleaning and spoofing.
  • If using the Temporary Spoofer, make sure it’s enabled.
  • Open the Dark and Darker launcher and sign into your new account.
  • Download and start the game.

Congratulations! You’re back in. That HWID ban is behind you now.

Beyond Bypassing: How to Stay Undetected for Good

Beating the ban is only step one. Staying banned-free is the real challenge. Sync Spoofer hides your hardware from detection, but your behavior and digital habits can either keep you safe or blow your cover. By following smart practices, you'll build strong layers of protection against getting caught again.

1. Keep Your Gaming Profiles Strictly Separate

This is rule number one. Treat your “clean” Dark and Darker account and any risky activities as totally different worlds. Anti-cheat systems don’t just look at the game—they look for links.

  • Separate Everything: Don’t just use new emails. Avoid sharing payment info, phones, or social media between old banned accounts and new ones. Epic can connect those dots easily.
  • Use Different Browsers or Profiles: For example, assign one browser (Firefox) to your clean gaming accounts, and another (Chrome) for all else. This blocks tracking cookies and auto-filled info linking accounts.
  • Think Like a Detective: If a human investigator could tie Account A to Account B with any clue, so can anti-cheat. Your goal is zero footprints. For insight on anti-cheat measures, see our top anti-cheat software overview.

2. Check Running Programs Before Playing

Many bans come not from cheats actively running, but from overlooked background software. Easy Anti-Cheat scans all running processes—even if they aren’t directly messing with the game.

  • Close Unnecessary Apps: Before firing up Dark and Darker, peek at your system tray and Task Manager. Shut anything unneeded, especially:
    • Macro Softwares: AutoHotKey or other macros for mouse/keyboard.
    • System Tools: Cheat Engine, debuggers, reverse-engineering apps—presence alone raises red flags.
    • Overlays: Mainstream ones like Discord or NVIDIA GeForce Experience are usually fine, but rare or buggy overlays can cause false positives.
  • Create a “Clean Gaming” Session: Advanced users can set up a Windows startup profile loading only essentials, minimizing conflicting software risks.

3. Understand Ban Waves

Anti-cheat teams usually don’t ban cheats the moment they spot them. Instead, they quietly monitor, gather data, and then unleash mass bans on everyone using those cheats simultaneously—aka “ban waves.”

  • Why They Do It: It slows cheat makers by hiding exactly when, how, and whom they catch.
  • What It Means for You: You might use a cheat, play fine for a while, then get banned out of the blue during a wave.
  • The Upside: If you use Sync Spoofer, any ban hits only your spoofed identity, not your real hardware. You can clean, re-spoof with a fresh identity, and jump back in. This approach is critical when dealing with games that enforce final hardware bans.

4. Be Very Careful Where You Get Your Tools

The internet is full of scams and flagged cheats. Where you source your software can make or break your safety.

  • Say No to Free Cheats: YouTube videos or sketchy sites offering “free Dark and Darker cheats” almost always deliver malware or instantly detected hacks that’ll get you HWID banned in no time.
  • Stick with Trusted Communities: If you must use third-party tools, get them from well-established, private groups known for undetected software. Paid tools cost, but significantly cut detection risk.

5. Keep Your PC Clean and Healthy

A tidy, well-maintained PC runs smoother and reduces random conflicts that might trip anti-cheat alarms.

  • Regularly Clean Temp Data: Use Windows Disk Cleanup and tools like RevoUninstaller to clear leftover files that could store tracking info.
  • Update Drivers from Official Sites: Download your graphics drivers straight from NVIDIA or AMD only.
  • Run Malware Scans: Use trusted antivirus like Windows Defender to keep malicious software off your system.

Combined with Sync Spoofer’s powerful hardware masking and smart habits, you’re building an unbeatable shield against future bans.

Don’t Let an HWID Ban End Your Dark and Darker Journey

A hardware ban may feel like a final blow, but it’s far from the end. You now understand how Dark and Darker’s system works, why appeals often lead nowhere, and how Sync Spoofer gives you a clear, effective path back to playing.

Join the thousands who’ve reclaimed their game time. Start fresh with Sync Spoofer today and get back to exploring those dungeons where you belong.