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to the [[BZFS]] [[BZFS Command Line Options|configuration]].
to the [[BZFS]] [[BZFS Command Line Options|configuration]].
==Banning Players==
Before banning a player, it is advisable to warn them either verbally or use a slash command such as ''/kick'' or ''/kill''. A ban may not always be necessary, and should be used as a last resort. Some server owners recommend a "''warn, kick, shortban, ban''" method to deal with troublesome players. While others just skip the warnings, because they often do not correct the problem or only stop it temporarily, and send a stronger message using a "kick then ban" strategy. And still others use a "warn/ban" strategy.
A server administrator would ban a player by either:
*using the /ban command in an in-game chat window ''or''
*editing the file while the server is off
Server administrators can also load the ''serverControl'' plugin that reloads a specified banfile every few seconds.
The administrator may specify a duration for the ban, or ban a player indefinitely. A reason for the ban may also be specified, which will be used for reference in server logs and sent to the player.


==See also==
==See also==
[[BZFS]]
* [[BZFS]]
 
* [[BZFS Command Line Options]]
[[BZFS Command Line Options]]
* [[Creating_A_Server#Good_Administration|Good Server Administration]]
 
* [[Slash Commands]]
[[Creating_A_Server#Good_Administration|Good Server Administration]]
* [[Known Cheats]]
 
* [[Ban]]
[[Slash Commands]]
* [[How To Ban]]
 
[[Known Cheats]]

Revision as of 21:00, 26 September 2010

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The banfile is a file in which a list of banned player accounts and IP addresses are saved. Server administrators may issue bans to players who use foul language, Team Kill, use a cheat client or who behave inappropriately or against the spirit of the game.

Creating a Banfile

A server administrator wishing to use a banfile (eg: filename.txt) would add: 

-banfile filename.txt

to the BZFS configuration.

See also

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