# Kicking Players

Kicking a player removes them from the server temporarily, usually due to disruptive behavior. This action does not prevent the player from joining again unless combined with a ban.

### Use the `/kick` Command

To kick a player, follow these steps:

<div class="cl-preview-section" id="bkmrk-open-the-chat-or-con">1. **Open the Chat or Console**  
    You can either run the command from the chat (if you are an admin) or from the console (for full control).
2. **Type the `/kick` Command**  
    The basic format of the command is:
    
    ```
    /kick <player> [reason]  
    
    
    ```
    
    
    - Replace `<player>` with the player’s username.
    - Optionally, add a `[reason]` to explain why they are being kicked (this will be shown in the player’s chat).

</div>### Example:

```
/kick Notch Griefing in spawn  


```

This will kick the player **Notch** for griefing in the spawn area.

### Verify the Player Is Kicked

Once the command is executed, the player will be removed from the server. They will receive a message indicating the reason for the kick (if provided), and they can attempt to rejoin at any time.