/kick
Kicks a player off the server. Its basic form is /kick <targets>; it has 2 syntax forms and 2 arguments. Permission: Op level 3.
/kick syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/kick <targets>/kick <targets> <reason>/kick examples
Ready-to-paste examples (cheats on). @s is you, @p the nearest player, @a everyone, @e every entity.
/kick Steve AFK for too long- Disconnects Steve with the reason shown on their screen; they can rejoin straight away.
/kick arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<targets> | Target selector or player name (@s, @p, @a, @e, @r) | players only · one or more |
<reason> | Chat message (selectors expand to names) | — |
Related commands
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Kicks a player off the server. It has 2 syntax forms and can be run by: Op level 3.
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/kick FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /kick do in Minecraft?
Kicks a player off the server.
What is the syntax of /kick?
The basic form is /kick <targets>. All forms are listed above.
What is an example of /kick?
/kick Steve AFK for too long — Disconnects Steve with the reason shown on their screen; they can rejoin straight away.
Do you need cheats for /kick?
Yes: Op level 3. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).