Previously used one or more blacklisted modifications which has outstanding effects on your Minecraft folder.Actively using one or more unfair advantages on the network.You were monitored, caught and confirmed to be in one or more of the following categories: We can not reveal the exact details of how Watchdog works, but it's super cool and successful. We have trained Watchdog for many years on how to be successful spotting cheaters. When Watchdog detects a user using unfair advantages, it records the data of player and they are punished. Watchdog gathers and analyses data on numerous users randomly at the same time and determines whether a person is using unfair advantages or not. If your appeal has been denied by the Hypixel Appeals Team on the forums, this support service cannot change their decision - it is final. In this article we will explain what Watchdog is, why you may have been banned by it, how you can prevent yourself from being banned, and other commonly asked questions.