What to Do If Your Gaming Account Gets Hacked
Discovered suspicious activity on your gaming account? Here's your step-by-step recovery plan.
If you suspect your account has been compromised, act fast. Here's what to do.
Immediate Steps (First 15 Minutes)
- Try to log in - If you still have access, change your password immediately
- Check your email - Look for password reset emails you didn't request
- Enable 2FA - If you can still access your account, add 2FA right now
- Review recent activity - Check for purchases, trades, or changes you didn't make
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If You're Locked Out
Steam
- Go to help.steampowered.com
- Select "My Account" > "Stolen Account"
- Provide proof of ownership (game keys, payment info)
Discord
- Email support@discord.com
- Include your user ID and proof of ownership
- Explain the situation clearly
Epic Games
- Visit epicgames.com/help
- Select "Account" > "Compromised Account"
- Fill out the recovery form
Riot Games
- Submit a ticket at support-leagueoflegends.riotgames.com
- Provide your summoner name and account email
- Include any proof of ownership
After Recovery
- Change passwords on ALL sites where you used similar credentials
- Enable 2FA everywhere
- Review connected accounts and apps
- Check for unauthorized purchases and request refunds
- Use GalaxyWarden to monitor for future breaches
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