--- title: "Managing Player Bans on a Garry’s Mod Server" description: "Guide on banning players on GMOD" url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/201-managing-player-bans-on-a-garry-s-mod-server collection: "Garry’s Mod" updated: 2026-06-13 language: en --- # Managing Player Bans on a Garry’s Mod Server Guide on banning players on GMOD Even the best **Garry’s Mod** servers can occasionally attract players who break the rules, exploit bugs, or disrupt gameplay. Whether your server is public or private, banning unwanted players helps keep your community safe and enjoyable for everyone. If you’ve configured custom permissions, moderators can also handle bans independently - making server moderation smooth and efficient. > **Info:** **Note:** The `banid` command requires a valid **SteamID64**. Check out our guide on **Finding a Player’s SteamID** if you need help locating it. > **Info:** **Tip:** Commands can also be entered **in-game** by admins on ULX-enabled servers. * * * ### How to Ban Players Using the ChipHead Panel 1. Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/E1SvzgUZNxmTvl1c63jOQHJuzRlCtvOWanD85bLn8E38zpbk0CEpWgQMNHzH3elsBtTsUNDtA0i.webp) 2. Open the “**Console”** tab. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013721_7438.webp) 3. Use one of the commands below to ban or unban a player:

Command

Description

Example

ulx ban <player> [minutes] [reason]

Bans a player by username for a set time (use 0 for a permanent ban).

ulx ban Steve 0 rude

ulx banid <steamid> [minutes] [reason]

Bans a player using their Steam64ID. Username and reason are optional.

ulx banid 76561198169700921 Steve 0

ulx unban <steamid/username>

Removes a ban by SteamID or username.

ulx unban Steve

* * * ### Alternative Method: Ban Players In-Game 💬 If you’re an admin or moderator with the proper permissions, you can also use chat commands directly from the in-game chat box:

Command

Description

Example

!ban <player> [minutes] [reason]

Bans a player by username (use 0 for a permanent ban).

!ban Steve 0 rude

!banid <steamid> [minutes] [reason]

Bans a player using their Steam64ID.

!banid 76561198169700921 Steve 0

!unban <steamid/username>

Unbans a player by SteamID or username.

!unban Steve

* * * > **Success:** **That’s it!** > You now know how to ban, unban, and manage players on your **Garry’s Mod** server. With the right permissions set up, your **ChipHead** server can stay friendly, fair, and free from disruptive players.