Counter-Strike players report being wrongly kicked for “input automation” after SOCD update

Valve recently declared that they would be taking stricter actions against users who utilize input automation methods such as null scripts and Snap Tap features. However, players have reported being removed from matches even though they did not employ any SOCD techniques.

Razer’s addition of Snap Tap to its Huntsman V3 Pro lineup of keyboards prompted Valve to take action against players using input automation on official servers.

Despite the recent rule change, players are still experiencing being kicked from matches while performing standard strafing maneuvers and jiggle peeking.

no binds, no special keyboard. dont strafe good please pic.twitter.com/EbLbhryMhR

— n0tw0rd (@n0tw0rd) August 19, 2024

Keyboard	Test results
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro (Snap Tap on, Rapid Trigger off)	Kick for input automation
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro (Snap Tap off, Rapid Trigger on)	No kick
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro (Snap Tap off, Rapid Trigger off)	No kick
Arbiter Studio Polar 75 Pro (Super Tap on, Rapid Trigger off)	Kick for input automation
Arbiter Studio Polar 75 Pro (Super Tap off, Rapid Trigger on)	No kick
Arbiter Studio Polar 75 Pro (Super Tap off, Rapid Trigger off)	No kick
Wooting 60HE (Rapid Trigger on)	No kick*
Wooting 60HE (Rapid Trigger off)	No kick
Higround Summit 65	No kick

The results for one kick were not due to input automation, but rather caused by network instability.

The findings suggest that Valve’s input automation approach is functioning as expected, although some individuals on social media dispute this.

The Wooting 60HE, Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL and Arbiter Polar 75 Pro on a desk — dexerto

According to a user, even older keyboards without any unique features are reportedly being removed from matches. The user claimed that they were kicked out of a casual game after only three rounds due to input automation. They suggested that the game’s settings may need to be adjusted, as they were using a Keychron K3 keyboard without any input automation tools.

Loopholes are already being found

Despite changes in Counter-Strike 2, which have affected jump-throw binds, this popular technique is still not permitted on official Valve servers. Nevertheless, players have already discovered ways to bypass the updated rules.