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# How to Ban or Kick Players on a V Rising Server

> A guide on how to how to remove or ban players from your V Rising server.

If you need to temporarily or permanently remove a player from your [V Rising dedicated server](https://berrybyte.net/v-rising-server-hosting), you can use server commands or edit the ban list file.

## Using console commands

1. Press ESC in-game and enable the Console Enabled checkbox in the General settings.
2. Open the Console by pressing the backtick key (\`) on your keyboard.
3. Ensure you’re [an admin on the server](./become-an-admin).
4. Use the following commands as needed:
   * To kick a player: `kick <username>`
   * To ban a player: `bancharacter <username>`
   * To unban a player: `unban <steamID>`

## Using banlist.txt file

You can alternatively use the banlist.txt file on your server to permanently ban players from your V Rising server.

1. Open the **Files** tab
2. Navigate to `/settings/banlist.txt`
3. Add the Steam ID of each player you want to ban, placing one Steam ID per line.
4. **Save** the file
5. **Restart** the server

## Related Guides

* [Become an Admin](/games/vrising/become-an-admin) - Set up administrator privileges
* [Palworld Player Management](/games/palworld/ban-and-kick-players) - Cross-game player management
* [Soulmask Player Management](/games/soulmask/banning-and-unbanning-players) - Similar player management system
* [Server File Management](/panel/overview) - Understanding file system for banlist management

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