VPN, VPS & Account Sharing
One trader, one network, one device profile — VPN hops and shared logins trigger security reviews.
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Why this rule exists
Firms allow VPS use for latency and uptime, but the VPS must be private to you in an allowed country. Public VPNs that rotate exit countries make one account look like five operators across restricted regions. Sharing login credentials with a mentor, friend, or trade copier is account sharing even with good intentions. Use one home IP or one dedicated VPS, disable VPN rotation while trading, and never let anyone else place orders. Document your setup before payout so review has no surprises.
How traders get caught
This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only at payout review — not on the pricing page. Check the exact firm wording before assuming the headline covers your case.
How to stay safe
Verify the firm terms excerpt, keep evidence logs of your setup, and test edge cases in the simulator before sizing up.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
On a $100K funded account you trade from home IP in the UK all month, then log in once from a US VPN exit to close a trade on holiday. The US exit plus UK KYC triggers a restricted-region review and the $2,500 payout pauses for proof of travel. One consistent VPS would have cleared automatically.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Leaving a rotating VPN on while trading — every session looks like a new country.
Sharing VPS credentials with a signal group to split the bill.
Letting a mentor log in to fix a trade — logged as account sharing.
Firms using this rule
Rule FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: VPN, VPS & Account Sharing
What is the VPN, VPS & Account Sharing?
One trader, one network, one device profile — VPN hops and shared logins trigger security reviews.
How is VPN, VPS & Account Sharing calculated across prop firms?
Safe = 1 Trader AND (1 Home IP OR 1 Private VPS in Allowed Country)
What are the most common mistakes traders make with VPN, VPS & Account Sharing?
Leaving a rotating VPN on while trading — every session looks like a new country. Sharing VPS credentials with a signal group to split the bill. Letting a mentor log in to fix a trade — logged as account sharing.
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IP & Device Cluster Reviews
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Restricted Countries & KYC
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Payout Gates & Profit Split
The 6 checks that hide your payout button: profit, days, consistency, buffer, KYC, and caps.
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