Secure Boot is a BIOS feature which prevents malicious software (such as rootkits and cheat software) from running during the startup process, cutting a key loophole used by cheaters to make their software harder to detect. Secure Boot is required for all players on Windows 10 & 11. If you are required to run Secure Boot and do not have it enabled, an error message will appear until you enable the feature in your BIOS.
We've published the final rollout schedule with more details about why we are requiring this in order to improve protection against cheats across matchmaking and official matches on FACEIT.
⚠️Any changes to your BIOS are made at your own risk, we are not responsible for any issues with your PC. If you are not familiar with making changes in your BIOS we recommend contacting a professional.
How to check your current settings
- Press the Windows key
- Type msinfo32 and press Enter
- In the System Information window, BIOS Mode should display UEFI and Secure Boot State should be set to On
How to update your settings
Before any other steps, you must ensure your BIOS mode is set to UEFI - to do so, first check if your OS drive is formatted correctly, using this video. If it is formatted as MBR, make sure to watch this video on converting your drive to GPT. This change is performed at your own risk and could prevent your computer from booting if not done correctly. If in doubt, please contact a professional.
Changing your BIOS Mode to UEFI depends on your motherboard, please check your manufacturer’s website to find out how to do so.
Once your BIOS mode is correctly set to UEFI, you should be able to enable Secure Boot.
Some manufacturers provide support articles on their website about enabling Secure Boot:
There is also some information on Microsoft's website if your motherboard's manufacturer is not listed.
The following suggestions may also help you, depending on your motherboard brand:
- Secure Boot should be set to "Windows UEFI Mode" on ASUS motherboards, it might be called "Standard" on other motherboards.
- If you can select between "UEFI" or "UEFI with CSM", make sure to select "UEFI"
- Gigabyte: set CSM to "Disabled", then you can open the "Secure Boot" menu. After opening it, set "Secure Boot Mode" to "Standard" and "Secure Boot" to "Enabled".
- If that all of the above is correct and it still does not work, you might need to use the "Reset/Restore factory keys" option