# When you are the Host...?

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**Category:** Questions\
**Created:** [November 23, 2015, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/when-you-are-the-host/3218 "2015-11-23T01:02:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/when-you-are-the-host/3218/5 "2015-11-25T01:12:40Z")

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TU servers only need to be VAC secured if they are Ranked. Unranked servers can be VAC secured if you want, but it won’t be required. Found on the FAQ (edited slightly, to get to the point)

> [@Old Tower Unite Frequently Asked Questions (during Indiegogo)](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/old-tower-unite-frequently-asked-questions-during-indiegogo/38/1):
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> Ranked  
> VAC: Required
> 
> Unranked  
> VAC: Optional

As for the purpose of cheating? That is a good question…

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