# Using LiteBans Plugin for Enhanced Management

If you are using the **LiteBans** plugin for better player management, it provides advanced features like banning via IP, history tracking, and more.

### Step 1: Install LiteBans

<div class="cl-preview-section" id="bkmrk-download-the-liteban">1. Download the **LiteBans** plugin from [SpigotMC](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/litebans.15112/).
2. Place the `.jar` file in the `/plugins` folder.
3. Restart your server.

</div>### Step 2: Use LiteBans Commands

After installing LiteBans, you can use its extended commands to manage bans:

<div class="cl-preview-section" id="bkmrk-ban-a-player-%2Fban-%3Cp">- **Ban a Player**
    
    ```
    /ban <player> [reason]  
    
    
    ```
- **TempBan a Player**
    
    ```
    /tempban <player> <duration> [reason]  
    
    
    ```
- **Ban an IP**
    
    ```
    /ipban <ip> [reason]  
    
    
    ```
- **Unban a Player**
    
    ```
    /unban <player>  
    
    
    ```
- **View Ban History**
    
    ```
    /history <player>  
    
    
    ```

</div>LiteBans also integrates with MySQL for persistent ban storage, meaning bans will be saved even if you switch servers.

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