If you've spent a lot of time building up your Clash of Clans base, you might wonder if you can sell it to someone else. The short answer is yes, people do sell Clash of Clans accounts, but it's important to know that doing so goes against the game's rules and comes with big risks.

Supercell, the company that makes Clash of Clans, clearly states in its Terms of Service that selling, buying, sharing, or even giving away game accounts is not allowed. If Supercell finds out an account has been transferred, they have the right to permanently ban it. This means all the time and effort put into the account could be lost.

Why Selling Your Account is Risky Business

Even though many players try to sell their Clash of Clans accounts, it’s a practice filled with dangers for both the seller and the buyer. Here are some of the main problems you could face:

• Account Ban: The biggest risk is that Supercell can permanently ban the account if they discover it has been sold. All your progress, heroes, and resources could vanish.
• Scamming: You might sell your account and never receive payment, or a buyer might pay and then lose access to the account because the original owner still controls it. I once knew a friend who tried to sell his old Town Hall 13 account on a social media group. He found a buyer, sent over the login details after getting what he thought was payment, but the money never actually hit his bank account. The buyer just disappeared, and my friend lost his account for nothing. It was a tough lesson learned about trusting strangers online.
• No Support from Supercell: If something goes wrong with a sold account - like it gets hacked or you lose access - Supercell will not help you. They don't offer support for accounts that have been transferred between players.
• Multiple Sales: A dishonest seller might sell the same account to many different people, leaving everyone scammed.
• Security Issues: Giving your login details to someone else puts your personal information at risk, especially if your game account is linked to your main email or other services.

For more information on what can happen to accounts that break the rules, you might want to read our post on Does Clash of Clans Delete Accounts?.

How People Try to Sell Accounts (and How to Be Careful)

Despite the rules and risks, some websites and platforms act as marketplaces for buying and selling Clash of Clans accounts. If you still choose to consider this option, here's how people generally go about it, along with safety tips:

1. Prepare Your Account:

• Make sure your account is in good standing, meaning no past bans or suspicious activity.
• Unlink the account from all your personal devices.
• Change all connected passwords and emails to ones that will be given to the buyer, making sure your personal information isn't exposed.
• Take screenshots of your base, hero levels, troop levels, and inventory to show potential buyers what they're getting.

2. Choose a Marketplace (with caution):

• Some platforms claim to offer secure transactions and buyer/seller protection. These might have systems for verified reviews and dispute resolution.
• Be very wary of social media groups (like on Discord or Facebook) or direct private deals. These places are often full of scammers and offer no protection if things go wrong. I remember browsing some Reddit threads about selling accounts, and nearly every story involved someone getting ripped off through a private PayPal deal. It really highlighted how easily you can lose both your money and your account without a trusted middleman.

3. Complete the Sale Securely:

• Communicate clearly and be honest about all the account's details.
• Only complete the transaction through the marketplace's official system, not direct payments to strangers.
• Once payment is confirmed through the platform, transfer ownership by changing the account's linked email and resetting the password to ensure the buyer has full control.

Remember: Even with these precautions, there's no way to guarantee a completely safe or risk-free sale when it goes against the game developer's terms. The account could still be banned at any time.

If you're looking for a way to get more out of your gaming experience without breaking any rules, consider Playstorm. You can earn rewards by playing free games on the Playstorm app, which can then be redeemed for Google Play or Apple App Store gift cards. These gift cards can be used for in-app purchases in Clash of Clans, helping you get gems or other items legitimately.