Can I run the BanPlayer command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat BanPlayer through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.

What arguments does the BanPlayer command take?

The BanPlayer command takes one argument: steam id type: steam id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

How current is the BanPlayer info?

The BanPlayer entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.

What is the syntax for the BanPlayer command?

The syntax is cheat BanPlayer . Open the admin console, paste it, replace any with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.

Which game is the BanPlayer from?

The BanPlayer is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.

How do I enable admin commands to run BanPlayer?

In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats first, then run cheat BanPlayer . Without admin access the console rejects it.

ARK · COMMAND

BanPlayer

Q: What is the BanPlayer used for?

Use BanPlayer to prevent a player from joining your server. The command requires the player's Steam ID and will immediately kick them if they are currently connected.

Command

Permanently bans a player from the server by their Steam ID and kicks them if currently online.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat BanPlayer <Steam ID>

Arguments

steam id type: steam id: The steam ID of the player you wish to ban (and kick if they are online) from the server.

About

Use BanPlayer to prevent a player from joining your server. The command requires the player's Steam ID and will immediately kick them if they are currently connected.

Banned players cannot rejoin until you manually remove them from the ban list. This is a permanent action per command execution, there is no built-in duration or temporary ban feature within the command itself. Store banned Steam IDs for your records so you can reference them later if a player requests an appeal or if you need to verify who is blocked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run the BanPlayer command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat BanPlayer <Steam ID> through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.
What arguments does the BanPlayer command take?: The BanPlayer command takes one argument: steam id type: steam id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the BanPlayer used for?: Use BanPlayer to prevent a player from joining your server. The command requires the player's Steam ID and will immediately kick them if they are currently connected.
What is BanPlayer in ARK: Survival Ascended?: Permanently bans a player from the server by their Steam ID and kicks them if currently online.
How current is the BanPlayer info?: The BanPlayer entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.
What is the syntax for the BanPlayer command?: The syntax is cheat BanPlayer <Steam ID>. Open the admin console, paste it, replace any <placeholders> with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
Which game is the BanPlayer from?: The BanPlayer is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
How do I enable admin commands to run BanPlayer?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run cheat BanPlayer <Steam ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it.