Fix: Kicked for Flying on Your Minecraft Server
Resolve false 'Kicked for flying' errors caused by lag, mods, or anti-cheat settings.
The "Kicked for flying" message happens when the server's anti-cheat detects a player moving in a way it considers flying. This is often a false positive caused by lag, elytra, or movement mods.
Quick Fix
Open server properties
Access the XGamingServer panel, go to Files, and open server.properties.
Restart your server
This disables the vanilla anti-fly kick. Players will no longer be kicked for flying.
📝 Note: This only disables the vanilla fly-kick. It doesn't give players the ability to fly — that requires creative mode, OP, or a plugin.
Common Causes of False Kicks
- Server lag — TPS drops cause position desync
- Elytra — Fast elytra movement can trigger the check
- Movement mods — Client-side mods that alter movement
- Rubber-banding — Network lag making the server think you're flying
- Vehicles — Boats, horses, and minecarts on laggy connections
💡 Tip: If you want anti-cheat without false positives, use a plugin like Vulcan or Grim instead of vanilla's basic check. These are much more accurate.
See also: Enable Flight | Performance Guide
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