Ban Commands

Commands for managing player bans.

Ban Player

Ban a player currently on the server.

css_ban <#userid or name> [time in minutes/0 perm] [reason]

Permission: @css/ban

Examples:

css_ban @all 60 "Timeout for everyone"
css_ban #123 1440 "Hacking - 1 day ban"
css_ban PlayerName 0 "Permanent ban for cheating"
css_ban @ct 30 "CT team timeout"

Notes:

• Time in minutes (0 = permanent)
• Supports player targeting (@all, @ct, @t, #userid, name)
• Reason is optional but recommended

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Add Ban (Offline Player)

Ban a player by SteamID even if they're not online.

css_addban <steamid> [time in minutes/0 perm] [reason]

Permission: @css/ban

Examples:

css_addban STEAM_1:0:12345678 1440 "Ban evasion"
css_addban 76561198012345678 10080 "Hacking - 7 day ban"
css_addban STEAM_1:1:87654321 0 "Permanent ban"

Supported SteamID formats:

• SteamID64: 76561198012345678
• SteamID: STEAM_1:0:12345678
• SteamID3: [U:1:12345678]

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Ban IP Address

Ban an IP address.

css_banip <ip> [time in minutes/0 perm] [reason]

Permission: @css/ban

Examples:

css_banip 192.168.1.100 1440 "Ban evasion attempt"
css_banip 10.0.0.5 0 "Persistent troublemaker"

Notes:

• Useful for preventing ban evasion
• Can be combined with SteamID bans
• Check config for BanType setting (SteamID, IP, or Both)

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Unban Player

Remove a ban from a player.

css_unban <steamid or name or ip> [reason]

Permission: @css/unban

Examples:

css_unban 76561198012345678 "Appeal accepted"
css_unban STEAM_1:0:12345678 "Ban lifted"
css_unban 192.168.1.100 "Wrong person banned"
css_unban PlayerName "Mistake"

Notes:

• Works with SteamID, IP, or player name
• Unban reason is logged
• Can unban offline players

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Warn Player

Issue a warning to a player.

css_warn <#userid or name> [reason]

Permission: @css/kick

Examples:

css_warn #123 "Mic spam"
css_warn PlayerName "Language"
css_warn @all "Final warning"

Notes:

• Warnings can accumulate
• Auto-escalation to bans based on WarnThreshold config
• Example: 3 warnings = 1 hour ban, 4 warnings = 2 hour ban

Warning Threshold Configuration:

"WarnThreshold": {
  "3": "css_addban STEAMID64 60 \"3 warnings\"",
  "4": "css_ban #USERID 120 \"4 warnings\""
}

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Unwarn Player

Remove a warning from a player.

css_unwarn <steamid or name>

Permission: @css/kick

Examples:

css_unwarn 76561198012345678
css_unwarn PlayerName

Notes:

• Removes the most recent warning
• Helps manage warning thresholds
• Can be used for offline players

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Permission Requirements

Ban Types

Configure ban behavior in CS2-SimpleAdmin.json:

"BanType": 1

Options:

• 1 - SteamID only (default)
• 2 - IP only
• 3 - Both SteamID and IP

Time Durations

Common time values:

Player Targeting

All ban commands support advanced targeting:

• @all - Target all players
• @ct - Target all Counter-Terrorists
• @t - Target all Terrorists
• @spec - Target all spectators
• #123 - Target by userid
• PlayerName - Target by name (partial match)

Best Practices

Banning

1. Always provide a reason - Helps with appeals and record keeping
2. Use appropriate durations - Don't permaban for minor offenses
3. Check ban history - Use css_who to see if player has priors
4. Consider warnings first - Give players a chance to improve

Warning System

1. Be consistent - Use warnings for minor offenses
2. Configure thresholds - Set up auto-escalation in config
3. Communicate clearly - Let players know why they're warned
4. Review regularly - Check warning history with css_warns

Multi-Account Detection

When CheckMultiAccountsByIp is enabled:

• Plugin detects multiple accounts from same IP
• Sends Discord notifications if configured
• Helps identify ban evasion

Troubleshooting

Ban doesn't work

Check:

• Do you have @css/ban permission?
• Is the SteamID format correct?
• Check server console for errors

Player rejoins after ban

Check:

• Is MultiServerMode enabled if using multiple servers?
• Is the database shared across servers?
• Check ban type configuration (SteamID vs IP)

Warning threshold not working

Check:

• Is WarnThreshold configured correctly?
• Are the command formats correct in config?
• Check server console for execution errors

Related Commands

• Communication Commands - Mute, gag, silence
• Player Commands - Kick, slay, etc.
• Base Commands - Admin management