Minecraft

How to Ban and Unban Players on Your Minecraft Server

Minecraft·March 22, 2026·7 min read

​To ban and unban players on a Minecraft server, follow these steps:

Ban a player:

1. Access the control panel of your Minecraft server.

2. Click on "Console" in the left menu.

3. Type the following command in the console: "/ban [username] [reason]". For example, "/ban Schiso hacker".

4. Press "Enter" to execute the command. The specified player will be banned from the server and will receive a message indicating the reason for the ban.

Unban a player:

1. Access the control panel of your Minecraft server.

2. Click on "Console" in the left menu.

3. Type the following command in the console: "/pardon [username]". For example, "/pardon Schiso".

4. Press "Enter" to execute the command. The specified player will be unbanned from the server and will be able to reconnect.

Keep in mind that if you are using a ban plugin, the commands may vary slightly. You may need to consult the plugin documentation for more information. Conclusion

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