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Minecraft /ban-ip command

Bans the address a player connects from; it also stops them joining with a new account.

🛡️ Server management Server admin (level 3) Needs cheats enabled Java Edition 26.3

Syntax

/ban-ip <target> [<reason>]

Parts in square brackets are optional, parts in angle brackets are required. You do not type the brackets: Put your own value in their place.

Arguments

ArgumentWhat it does
<target> An IP address or the name of a player who is currently connected.

Examples

/ban-ip 203.0.113.5 repeated violations

Blacklists the address.

Good to know

  • It can also block innocent players on the same network, so use it carefully.
  • Lifting it requires pardon-ip.

How do I run this command?

Press T in game to open chat (or press / directly), type the command and press Enter. While typing, Tab completes the options. This command counts as a cheat: It needs cheats enabled in a singleplayer world, and operator permission on a server (server admin (level 3)).

Related commands

/ban Bans a player from the server /pardon-ip Lifts an IP ban /banlist Lists banned players

🛡️ More Server management

/ban /banlist /deop /kick /op /pardon /pardon-ip /publish /save-all /save-off /save-on /setidletimeout
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