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Free GACS Shield · YouTube

Protect my YouTube channel from impersonators and takeover scams

Free GACS Shield for YouTube — continuous impersonator monitoring, instant alerts when a clone channel appears, and a public verification badge your subscribers can check before trusting a comment or DM.

Activate my free Shield Scan a YouTube handle first
Continuous scans
We watch YouTube for clones of your handle, photo, and bio.
Instant alerts
Get an email the moment an impersonator appears — before your audience does.
Verified badge
A public GACS badge your followers can check to know the account is really you.

What we protect creators, educators, and channel owners from

Fake channels replying to every comment on your videos
Impersonators use your exact name and avatar to DM 'winners' about prizes or crypto.
'Copyright strike' phishing emails
Fake YouTube Studio emails steal your Google login and take over your channel.
Sponsorship deal malware
Fake PR agencies attach .scr or .exe 'contracts' that install session-stealing malware.

How to protect your YouTube account (5 minutes)

  1. 1
    Scan YouTube for channels copying your name and avatar
    Free social scan lists every channel impersonating you — with direct links to report.
  2. 2
    Enable Advanced Protection Program on your Google account
    Google's strongest 2FA (hardware key or phone-as-key) blocks almost every channel takeover.
  3. 3
    Pin a verification comment on your top videos
    Explain your only channel handle and that you'll never DM viewers about giveaways.
  4. 4
    Activate your Shield watchlist
    We email you the moment a new clone channel appears — before your comment section fills with impersonators.
  5. 5
    Add your GACS badge to your channel description
    Free public badge at gacs.app/badge/<handle> — subscribers verify in one tap.
Get alerted the moment a clone appears

Add your YouTube handle to your free Shield watchlist. We'll email you the moment we detect an impersonator.

Follower-protection alerts

Get alerted the moment a clone account appears

We watch X 24/7 for impersonators using your name, photo, or a look-alike handle. Free forever.

No spam. One alert per detection. Unsubscribe in one click from any email.

FAQ

Does this work if my channel isn't verified yet?

Yes. Verification status doesn't affect impersonator detection — we scan every channel matching your handle.

Can you help me recover a hijacked channel?

We route you to Google's official channel-recovery flow with a pre-filled evidence packet.

Is this free?

Yes. One YouTube channel protected for free, forever.

How fast are alerts?

Most clone-channel alerts fire within 15–30 minutes of the impersonator being indexed.

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