Protect my social media accounts from hackers and impersonators
One free GACS Shield covers all your social accounts — Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn. Continuous impersonator scans, instant alerts, and a public verification badge your followers can trust.
What we protect creators, small businesses, and families from
How to protect your social media account (5 minutes)
- 1List every handle you useAdd your Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn handles to your Shield watchlist in under 2 minutes.
- 2Turn on authenticator-app 2FA on every accountSkip SMS — use Authy, 1Password, or Google Authenticator. Enable passkeys where offered.
- 3Run a cross-platform impersonator scanFree social scan surfaces every clone account across all major platforms in one report.
- 4Activate continuous monitoringWe watch all your platforms 24/7 and email you the moment a new impersonator appears anywhere.
- 5Publish one public verification pagegacs.app/badge/<handle> becomes the single URL you can put in every bio so followers verify you in one tap.
Add your social media handle to your free Shield watchlist. We'll email you the moment we detect an impersonator.
FAQ
Do I need a separate Shield per platform?
No — one free Shield covers all your handles across every supported platform.
Which platforms are supported?
Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and Telegram. Discord and Twitch are in beta.
Is this free?
Yes. Basic multi-platform protection is free forever. Family and Creator tiers add higher scan volume and faster takedowns.
What if I get hacked anyway?
Your Shield includes step-by-step recovery playbooks for every major platform, including pre-filled evidence packets for platform support teams.
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- How protection grows your following
Why a verified, monitored handle is a growth asset, not just a defense.
- Image Shield
Stop fake accounts using your photos and likeness.
- Free social handle scanner
Check any handle for impersonators in seconds.
- Most impersonated accounts
See which creators and brands scammers are cloning right now.
- Verify any social account
Cross-check profiles before you trust a DM.
- Creator safety toolkit
Everything a creator needs to lock down their audience.
