How to avoid bots when promoting your game server

When you promote a server, the biggest risk isn't overspending: it's spending on fake activity. Bots inflate numbers, don't retain and ruin the experience for real players.

Signs of fake traffic

• Player spikes that join and leave instantly.
• Accounts with no history or reputation.
• The same device or IP behind many accounts.
• Identical, repetitive behaviour patterns.

Why in-game verification matters

The only reliable way to know if someone actually played is to check it on the server itself. At BoostLobby we verify in-game presence (players.json on FiveM/RedM, status API on Minecraft) and require a minimum participation time.

BoostLobby's anti-fraud layers

• Device and IP fingerprinting to detect multi-accounting.
• Two-way reputation between players and owners.
• Detection of overly fast submissions and suspicious patterns.
• Escrow payments: if a participation isn't valid, it isn't paid.

The result: you pay only for real players and protect both your budget and the health of your community.