How to Get Unbanned from a Minecraft Server

Last Updated: September 20, 2019

Whether you got banned for hacking, being rude to the community, or just a misunderstanding, the powers that banned you probably think you are a mad person who cannot control themself. In order to get unbanned, your best option is to responsibly and politely present your case to the people in charge.

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Contacting the Server

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Find the server's website. Sometimes, trying to log onto the server will display a screen that tells you where you can appeal your ban. Otherwise, a quick online search for "Minecraft" plus the name of the server will often lead to the server's website and forums, if that does not work then ask a friend..
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Know the rules. Most likely, you were banned because someone reported you for breaking a server rule. Find the rules of the server on the website. Read them all to find out whether you actually broke them. You can argue you case more effectively if you know the rules.

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Look for instructions on the forums. Search the forums for "Unban Request" and "Ban Appeals." It's very important that you read any "stickied" posts made by administrators in these threads. Often, these posts include format instructions that must be strictly followed.
- You may need to create an account on the forums before you can see these posts.
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Track down the server operators. If you can't find any unban request instructions, look for the contact information for server operators. These are also called Ops, moderators, or administrators. This can be a difficult process. Follow all instructions to the letter to increase the chances of a response.
- If there are no instructions posted, post in the forums asking for help.
- If there are no forums, ask friends who can still access the server to ask around for the operators contact info.
- If the operators won't talk to you, try to find someone who plays on the server. Ask him to negotiate on your behalf.
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Write in complete sentences. Be sure to use your best grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The administrators are more likely to take requests seriously when they are well-written.
- If you know a friend who's good at writing, ask him to look over your posts before you send them.
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Explain what happened. Tell the operator everything that happened, and be polite about it. Acting rude or threatening will definitely not help your chances. Don't leave anything out of your story.
- Don't make excuses, even if they're true. "I didn't know it wasn't allowed" or "My little brother got on my account" will almost never work.
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Apologize for your actions. If you broke a rule, acknowledge that fact and apologize. If you offended another player, send the apology to her as well, or ask the operator to send it for you.
- If you did something against a server rule, but didn't know it was a rule, collect evidence or witness testimony showing that you did not know. Present it in a polite and easy-to-understand fashion.

Part 2

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Convincing the Server to Unban You

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Share a screenshot if possible. If you have any screenshots or screen recordings showing what happened, post them on the forum or share them with your contact. It's always a good idea to take a screenshot of the ban screen, as it will say the reason you were banned, and sometimes a message from the person who issued the ban.
- If you were mistakenly banned for "flying" or other cheats, take a screen recording on another server that shows severe lag causing this effect.
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Make a deal. If you're good at negotiation, you may be able to strike a deal. Try volunteering for some of the following:
- Helping others build, gather, or work on other projects.
- Trading only low-value items (if your ban was trade-related).
- Staying out of certain areas.
- Avoiding conversation with certain other players.
- Compensating other players for damaged property (if relevant).
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Wait for a response. The operators will look into your request. They may interview witnesses, take screenshots, look up your account information, or ask you questions. Wait patiently as they make a decision.
- Depending on the server, this can take anywhere from one day to several weeks.
- While waiting, you can participate on the forums. Posting compliments, advice, or inoffensive opinions could be taken into consideration.
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Stay polite if they deny your request. If you follow correct procedure and they still won't add you back, stay polite. Don't act abusive or give the server bad press, or you may find yourself on a blacklist that blocks you from many other servers. There are plenty of servers out there. It's time to find another.
- Wait at least two or three weeks before trying again with another appeal. Check the server rules to see if they have specific rules about repeated appeals.
- Some bans are only temporary, usually lasting between one day and one month. As long as you don't break any more rules, you will be allowed back once a temporary ban expires.

Community Q&A

Question

Can you please provide me an unban client? I have been searching for one, and can't seem to find one.

Community Answer

There isn't an "unban client." What a server does when they ban you is blopck your UUID and/or your player name, and sometimes your IP. An unban client would essentially be another Minecraft account; just set up another Minecraft account or appeal to the server you were banned from.
Question

I've been banned from a server, and that server has no website, what should I do?

Community Answer

If you have the contact information of somebody who plays on the server, try to contact them and ask if they would ask an operator for an appeal or contact information to ask them personally. If it is a non-online (warez/people that didn't buy the game can play) type server, find an operator and ask for their contact information so you can work it out. If It is an online server and you know nobody, you can track a name down and try to find the operator. Otherwise, there's nothing you can do.
Question

Where can you find the button to start your appeal?

Community Answer

If the server has a forum, there should be a section of the forum dedicated to Ban Appeals. If there is one, you start a new thread. If there isn't, then unfortunately I cannot assist you.

Warnings

Putting only two or three lines of thoughtless garbage onto your message probably won't help. It will just make you look like some slacker that really doesn't care, and just wants to play their video games again.

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Don't threaten the staff through the message! This will be even more intimidating and they will keep you banned for sure.

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