How to Ban Players on Your Arma Reforger Server

Ban and unban players on your Arma Reforger dedicated server using config.json, RCON, or the in-game Game Master menu.

There are three ways to ban players from your Arma Reforger server: editing config.json, using RCON, or banning in-game via Game Master mode.

Best for permanent bans you want to track in version control.

Stop the server

Go to Console in the XGamingServer Panel and stop your server.

Open config.json

Click Files in the sidebar and open config.json.

Add the ban list

Add the playerBanList array inside the game block:

"game": {
  "playerBanList": [
    {
      "identityId": "player-identity-id",
      "name": "PlayerName",
      "reason": "Griefing in main base"
    }
  ]
}

Save and start

Click Save Content and start the server. The banned player can no longer connect.

Best for real-time bans without restarting the server. Requires RCON setup.

Connect with an RCON client and run:

#ban <playerID>
#kick <playerID>

Exact RCON command syntax can vary by server version. Check #help in your RCON session for the available commands.

Best when you're already in-game as an admin.

Authenticate as admin

Press chat key and type:

#login YourAdminPassword

From the pause menu, select Game Master.

Ban from the player list

Find the player in the list and use the kick or ban option.

See Game Master Mode for more.

Unbanning Players

To unban, edit config.json, remove the player's entry from playerBanList, save, and restart the server.

Best Practices

Document ban reasons — keep the reason field filled in for future reference
Warn first — for minor offenses, kick before banning
Keep records — save banned identity IDs externally so you can recognize ban evaders
Review periodically — consider unbanning after a cooldown period for minor offenses

Note: Bohemia identity IDs are tied to accounts. Players with multiple accounts can potentially evade bans, so monitor for suspicious behavior from new players.