---
title: "Kicking and Banning Players on your ARMA 3 Server"
description: "Information on how to Kick and Ban Players on your ARMA 3 Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/287-kicking-and-banning-players-on-your-arma-3-server
collection: "Arma 3"
updated: 2026-06-12
language: en
---

# Kicking and Banning Players on your ARMA 3 Server

Information on how to Kick and Ban Players on your ARMA 3 Server

## Summary

When hosting a public Arma 3 server, you may occasionally encounter disruptive players. In these cases, you can take administrative action by kicking or banning them to maintain a fair and enjoyable environment for everyone.

> **Warning:** **Note**: You must be logged in as an administrator to perform these actions.
>
> If you’re unsure how to do this, check out our guide on [Adding an Admin to your ARMA 3 Server](https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/278-adding-an-admin-to-your-arma-3-server.md).

## Kicking a Player

To remove a player from your server, use the kick command while logged in as an admin.

1.  Launch Arma 3 and connect to your server.
    
    > **Info:** You can learn how to connect to your server [How to Join your ARMA 3 Server](https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/285-how-to-join-your-arma-3-server.md).
    
2.  Press the `/` key to open the chatbox.
    
3.  Enter the following command: `#kick player_nickname`
    

## Banning a Player

To permanently remove a player from your server, use the ban command while logged in as an admin.

1.  Launch Arma 3 and connect to your server.
    
2.  Press the `/` key to open the chatbox.
    
3.  Enter the following command: `#exec ban player_nickname`
    

> **Success:** Once executed, the player will be removed from your server and prevented from re-joining, helping you maintain a positive gameplay experience.