Protecting your Metin2 account is crucial - losing your account means losing all your Yang & Won, gear, and progress. This comprehensive guide covers everything from password security to two-factor authentication.
⚠️ The Stakes Are High
Account theft is common in Metin2. Hackers target accounts with valuable items and Yang. A stolen account can mean losing hundreds of euros in Yang & Won purchases plus months of progress. Prevention is essential.
Password Security (Foundation)
Creating an Unbreakable Password
❌ Weak Passwords
- • metin2pass (common word)
- • 123456789 (numbers only)
- • password123 (dictionary word)
- • CharacterName (game-related)
- • BirthdayYear (personal info)
- → Hacked in seconds
✅ Strong Passwords
- • tK9$mL2#pQ7@vN4 (random)
- • Correct-Horse-Battery-7! (passphrase)
- • 3w!Qp$9Zm&8L (mixed chars)
- → 12+ characters
- → Mixed case, numbers, symbols
- → Unhackable by brute force
Password Requirements Checklist:
- ☐ At least 12 characters long (16+ better)
- ☐ Uppercase letters (A-Z)
- ☐ Lowercase letters (a-z)
- ☐ Numbers (0-9)
- ☐ Special characters (!@#$%^&*)
- ☐ Not used for any other account
- ☐ Not containing personal information
- ☐ Not a dictionary word or common phrase
💡 Pro Tip: Use a password manager (LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden) to generate and store complex passwords. You only need to remember ONE master password.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Enable 2FA If Available:
2FA requires two forms of verification: password + phone/email code. Even if password is stolen, hackers can't access account.
Gameforge Servers:
- Log into Gameforge website
- Go to Account Settings → Security
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication
- Link your phone number or authenticator app
- Save backup codes in safe place
Private Servers:
Check if server offers 2FA (email verification, SMS codes). Enable if available. If not available, extra password security is critical.
Email Security
Protect Your Email = Protect Your Account
Hackers target emails to reset game passwords. Secure your email:
- Use Dedicated Email: Create gaming-only email (yourgaming@gmail.com)
- Strong Email Password: Different from game password
- Enable Email 2FA: Gmail/Outlook support authenticator apps
- Recovery Options: Add backup phone and recovery email
- Check Login Activity: Review recent logins monthly
⚠️ Critical: If email is compromised, hacker can reset all game passwords. Email security = game security!
Additional Security Layers
1. Never Share Credentials
- Password: Never share with anyone - friends, guild, "support"
- Yang Sellers: Legitimate sellers NEVER need your password
- Account Boosting: Sharing login = 90% chance of theft
- Guild Leaders: Don't need access to your account
2. Secure Your Network
- Public WiFi: Never login on public WiFi (Starbucks, airport) - hackers monitor these
- Home WiFi: Use WPA2/WPA3 encryption with strong password
- VPN: Consider VPN for extra security (optional but good)
- HTTPS: Verify game website uses HTTPS (padlock icon)
3. Regular Security Maintenance
Every 3 Months:
- • Change game password
- • Review email login activity
- • Update security questions
Every 6 Months:
- • Change email password
- • Scan PC for malware
- • Review account permissions
What to Do If Hacked
🚨 Immediate Actions (First 10 Minutes):
- Change Email Password: Immediately - before game password
- Try Game Login: If you still can, change password NOW
- Contact Support: Email/ticket to game support explaining situation
- Scan for Malware: Run full antivirus scan on PC/phone
- Alert Guild: Warn them if hacker is messaging people
Evidence to Gather:
- • Screenshots of last known inventory
- • Transaction history (Yang purchases)
- • Previous login IPs (if available)
- • Character creation date
Game support may recover account if you prove ownership
Complete Security Checklist
Are You Fully Protected?
- ☐ Password is 12+ characters with mixed case, numbers, symbols
- ☐ Password is unique (not used for any other account)
- ☐ Two-factor authentication enabled (if supported)
- ☐ Using dedicated email for gaming only
- ☐ Email has 2FA enabled
- ☐ Never login on public WiFi
- ☐ Never shared password with anyone
- ☐ Antivirus active and updated
- ☐ Password changed in last 3 months
- ☐ Using password manager for secure storage
10/10 checked? Your account is fortress-level secure!
🛡️ Yangfinity's Commitment
When you buy Yang & Won from us, we NEVER ask for your password. Delivery via in-game trade or mail - your credentials stay private. We've operated 5+ years without a single security incident.
If anyone claiming to be from Yangfinity asks for your password, it's a scam. Report it immediately to our 24/7 support.
Buy Yang & Won Safely
Secure your account, then invest in Yang & Won with confidence. Never share credentials!
Browse Yang & Won Products