ARK · COMMAND
KickPlayer
- Command
Removes a player from the server immediately by their Steam ID without banning them.
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Syntax
Console syntax
cheat KickPlayer <Steam ID>Arguments
- steam id type: steam id
- The Steam ID of the player you wish to kick from the server.
About
KickPlayer disconnects a specified player from your server in real time. Unlike a ban, the player's Steam ID remains unbanned and they can rejoin if they wish.
Use this for temporary enforcement, rule violations, griefing, or clearing space, when you don't want a permanent ban. The player receives no warning; the kick is instant. You need their exact Steam ID to execute the command.
Both dedicated servers and single-player admin consoles support this command. It is a cheat command, so cheats must be enabled in your server settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the KickPlayer used for?
- KickPlayer disconnects a specified player from your server in real time. Unlike a ban, the player's Steam ID remains unbanned and they can rejoin if they wish.
- How do I enable admin commands to run KickPlayer?
- In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with
enablecheats <AdminPassword>first, then runcheat KickPlayer <Steam ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it. - What arguments does the KickPlayer command take?
- The KickPlayer command takes one argument: steam id type: steam id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
- Can I run the KickPlayer command over RCON?
- Yes. Send
cheat KickPlayer <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. - Which game is the KickPlayer from?
- The KickPlayer 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 current is the KickPlayer info?
- The KickPlayer 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 KickPlayer?
- Removes a player from the server immediately by their Steam ID without banning them.
- What is the syntax for the KickPlayer command?
- The syntax is
cheat KickPlayer <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.