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Protect the Border Guide

Beginner walkthroughs for Protect the Border covering the first shift, the inspection loop, co-op basics, and common beginner mistakes.

What is this guide?

This guide collection covers the full Protect the Border gameplay loop for new officers: checking IDs and faces, searching vehicle trunks, deciding whether to approve, arrest, or take bribes, and surviving the escalating night waves. Each walkthrough follows the order you actually play, from your first day on the checkpoint to long-run strategy.

Why read the guides?

1

Master the First Shift

Follow a step-by-step walkthrough of day one, from clocking in at the checkpoint to closing your first inspection

2

Avoid Beginner Mistakes

Learn the most common early errors - wrong approvals, missed trunk checks - before they cost your run

3

Build a Winning Routine

Turn the inspection loop into a repeatable routine that scales into Endless Mode and co-op play

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