How to Kick, Ban and Unban Players on a Palworld Server
Every public server eventually needs moderation. Palworld includes admin commands for removing players, and you can also manage them from the Console tab on your panel.
Before you start
You need to be an admin. Set an AdminPassword in PalWorldSettings.ini, join the server, and authenticate in chat with the admin password command. Admin commands are typed in the in-game chat and start with a slash.
Core commands
- /ShowPlayers: lists connected players with their IDs.
- /KickPlayer followed by a player ID: disconnects that player but allows them to return.
- /BanPlayer followed by a player ID: bans the player from the server.
- /Broadcast followed by a message: sends a message to everyone.
The ID is normally the Steam ID shown by /ShowPlayers. Exact formats can change between versions, so copy the ID from the list rather than typing it by hand.
Steps to remove a player
- Join the server and log in as admin.
- Run /ShowPlayers and copy the ID of the player.
- Run /KickPlayer with that ID to remove them for now.
- If they come back, run /BanPlayer with the same ID.
Unbanning
Bans are stored in a ban list file inside the server's Saved folder. To unban someone, stop the server, open the ban list file in the Files tab, remove the line with their ID, then start the server. Some builds also offer an unban command or a REST API option, so check what your version supports.
Good moderation habits
- Warn players in chat before a ban when possible.
- Keep a short list of rule breakers in your Discord.
- Use /Broadcast to announce rules and restarts.
- Back up your world before major changes.
Common problems
- Command not recognised: confirm you are logged in as admin and the command spelling is correct.
- Kick does nothing: the ID may be wrong or the player may have already left.
- Banned player still joins: they may have a different account, so consider adding a server password.
Our Discord team can help if a command fails on your build.