Minecraft Screenshare Guide for Server Staff

A screenshare (often called an SS) is the standard way Minecraft staff verify a cheating suspicion: the player shares their screen and the moderator inspects the PC. Done well, it is decisive. Done badly, it wastes time, upsets honest players, and lets cheaters slip through.

Before the screenshare

Have a reason. Alerts, multiple reports, or a staff observation. Do not screenshare at random.
Freeze the player so they cannot log out or delete files, and explain what will happen and how long it takes.
Get consent. Refusing a check is a decision your rules can address, but never force access to a computer.

What staff usually check

Running processes and recently opened programs.
The mods folder and launcher profiles, including unusual jar files.
Recently deleted or modified files near the time of the suspicious activity.
Browser and download history for cheat sites.

Doing this by hand takes 10 to 20 minutes and depends heavily on the moderator's experience. It is also easy to miss things: a cheat disguised as a trusted library, or a jar that launches code from memory, will not show up in a quick look at a folder.

Common mistakes

Accusing before checking. Stay neutral until you have evidence.
Letting the player drive. They can close windows or hide files while you watch. Ask for specific actions, in a specific order.
No record. Always save what you saw. You will need it for appeals.
Inconsistent standards. Two moderators reaching different conclusions on the same evidence erodes trust fast.

Where an automated scan helps

An automated scan removes the guesswork and the time. With Kara Detector, your staff enters the player's name, Kara creates a single-use code, the player opens the app, accepts, and types the code. In under a minute, you get a report with the verdict first and every detail after. The report is a decision aid: the final call stays with your staff, which is why every line is written to be readable and checkable.

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