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title: "Why does GFN monitor IP information? - Get Funded Now"
description: "To identify account sharing, multiple people trading one account, identity fraud, coordinated trading and unauthorised account-management services."
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Account & verification

# Why does GFN monitor IP information?

To identify account sharing, multiple people trading one account, identity fraud, coordinated trading and unauthorised account-management services.

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## The full answer

Security and access information can help identify:

- Account sharing
- Multiple people trading one account
- Identity fraud
- Coordinated trading
- Unauthorised account-management services

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## Explained in full

- [Account Sharing Rules](https://getfundednow.com/rules/account-sharing) - The rule, explained - No. One named person owns and trades each account, and identity, account and payout details must match. Sharing login details is prohibited in itself.

## Terms used in this answer

[Account sharing](https://getfundednow.com/glossary/account-sharing)

## Related questions

- [Can I use a VPS?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-use-a-vps) - Account & verification - A VPS may be used for legitimate trading technology where permitted, but it must not be used to hide account sharing, circumvent location restrictions or disguise prohibited trading activity.
- [What is KYC?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-is-kyc) - Account & verification - KYC stands for Know Your Customer.
- [When will I need to complete KYC?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/when-will-i-need-to-complete-kyc) - Account & verification - GFN may require verification before issuing a Funded Account, before processing a payout or at another point where additional account verification is necessary.
- [What documents might I need?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-documents-do-i-need-for-kyc) - Account & verification - Depending on the verification process, you may be asked to provide valid identification and other information needed to confirm your identity.

## More answers on account sharing rules

- [Can someone else manage my account for me?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-someone-else-manage-my-account) - No. Your account is issued to you and should be traded by you.
- [Can I sell access to my GFN account?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-sell-my-gfn-account) - No. GFN accounts are personal to the registered trader and may not be sold, transferred or rented to another person.
- [Can I use someone else's identity?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-use-someone-elses-identity) - No. The person who purchases, verifies and trades the account must be the legitimate account holder.

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