How to Ban Players on Your Arma Reforger Server
Learn how to ban and unban players from your Arma Reforger server.
Banning disruptive players keeps your Arma Reforger server enjoyable for everyone. Here's how to manage bans.
Banning Players via Config
Open the config editor
Go to Arma Reforger Config on the XGamingServer panel.
Edit the ban list
Navigate to the Game tab or edit the server config JSON directly via Files. Add players to the ban list:
{
"game": {
"playerBanList": [
{
"identityId": "player-identity-id",
"name": "PlayerName",
"reason": "Reason for ban"
}
]
}
}Save and restart
Save the config and restart from Console. The banned player will be unable to join.
Banning via RCON
If you have RCON set up:
Ban a player in real-time
Use the RCON console to ban players without restarting:
#ban <playerID>
#kick <playerID>Check the server's RCON command list for the exact syntax, as it can vary by server version.
Banning via Game Master
Use Game Master mode
If you're in-game as a Game Master:
- Open the Game Master menu
- Find the player in the player list
- Use the kick or ban option
See the Game Master guide for more details.
Unbanning Players
Remove from the ban list
Edit the config file and remove the player's entry from the playerBanList array. Restart the server.
Best Practices
- Document ban reasons — Keep the
reasonfield filled in for reference - Warn first — For minor offenses, kick before banning
- Keep records — Note banned player IDs in case they try to evade bans
- Review periodically — Consider unbanning players after a cooldown period for minor offenses
💡 Tip: For busy servers, set up RCON so admins can ban players in real-time without restarting the server.
⚠️ Warning: Arma Reforger identity IDs are tied to Bohemia accounts. Players can potentially evade bans by using different accounts, so monitor for suspicious behavior from new players.
See also: RCON | Adding Whitelist | Game Master
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