What is ForceField?

What is ForceField?

ForceField is an additional layer of security on your River account that protects your Bitcoin without disrupting how you use River.

What does ForceField do?

Limits Bitcoin withdrawals - you can set up a limit to control how much Bitcoin can leave your account each week
Prevents cash withdrawals to bank accounts linked after your ForceField was activated and all outbound wire transfers
Locks automatic withdrawals - automatic withdrawals cannot be created or edited when ForceField is on
Active automatic withdrawals will remain active and are still able to be cancelled.
Requires deactivation - there is a 5-day deactivation period in which we repeatedly notify you that deactivation has been initiated, giving you time to respond to any potential threats
To ensure your bitcoin is protected, you cannot expedite the 5-day deactivation period.
Allows you to use your River account as you normally would - ForceField does not affect cash deposits or Bitcoin buys, sells, automatic withdrawals, or receives

Why should I set up ForceField?

ForceField adds an additional layer of security to protect the Bitcoin on your River account in the event of:

Device theft or loss
Stolen login credentials
Scams and phishing attacks

ForceField ensures that in the event that one of the above occurs, there are still controls in place that would protect your account and prevent an attacker from taking all of your Bitcoin.

How do I activate ForceField?How do I deactivate ForceField?How do I stop ForceField deactivation?Does ForceField affect automatic withdrawals?