Alex Ruben
How To Ban or Remove Players in Among Us (Step-by-Step Guide)
Alright, so you’re hosting a game, and suddenly someone starts messing around or being an idiot. Yeah, that’s annoying, but luckily, you can kick or ban them. Not super intuitive, but here’s what worked for me—not sure why it’s so convoluted, but whatever.
Step 1: Launch Among Us and Create a Game
This one’s obvious, but gotta be the host first. So:
- Open Among Us on your device (PC, mobile, whatever).
- Tap Play from the main menu.
- Choose Online.
- Tap on Create Game—this makes you the host.
- Set up your preferred settings, and hit Start. Make sure you remember the game code; people need that.
Step 2: Wait for Players to Join
Now, you just gotta wait for other players to hop in. Kinda obvious, but you can’t kick or ban if they aren’t in the game yet. Patience.
Step 3: Access the Chat or Player List
Here’s where it gets weird. In the lobby, look for a small chat icon at the top right. It’s usually a little speech bubble or some icon everyone ignores. Tap it, and you should see options for chat or a player list. On PC, you might need to open the in-game menu or press some hotkey. Honestly, the interface in Among Us isn’t the greatest for managing players directly, but there is a workaround.
Step 4: Find the Player to Kick or Ban
Once you open the player list, identify who’s causing trouble. There’s usually a little icon next to their name. Click on their username to bring up options. This part is kind of unreliable sometimes, but typically, if you click on their name, a menu pops up with options.
Step 5: Kick or Ban the Player
If you see options like Kick or Ban, great. Select the appropriate one. Why it helps: kicking removes them temporarily, banning keeps them out for good (until they get new IP or change accounts, but it’s better than nothing). Usually, on PC, this can be done via right-click or a context menu. On mobile, sometimes it’s a long press on their name, then pick kick or ban. On some setups, these options might not be directly visible; instead, you might need to kick via the server or lobby controls outside the game.
In my experience, the in-game ‘Ban’ feature is pretty limited or not directly available. If that’s the case, consider setting up a private lobby with password or using a third-party server mod that enables banning — but those are more advanced. For the most part, kicking is the best you’ll get.
Step 6: Confirm Action & Keep an Eye
After choosing to kick or ban, confirm if prompted. Done. The player should disappear from your lobby. Sometimes they rejoin right away because they have the code, so if they keep causing trouble, you might need to restart the lobby or set tighter joining rules.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
While this isn’t perfect, here’s a few things to keep in mind:
- Sometimes, the kick/ban options don’t appear right away. Might need to restart the game or update to the latest version.
- If you’re on mobile, the options are sometimes hidden behind long presses or different menus. Android vs. iOS can be weird too.
- For persistent troublemakers, make sure to update your lobby settings—limit to friends, or add a password so randos can’t just keep sneaking in.
- There are mods and custom servers that offer better management tools, but that’s a whole new rabbit hole.
So, yeah, what it really boils down to is some trial and error, and a little patience. The UI isn’t exactly built for managing players; it’s kinda clunky, which is annoying because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I kick or ban players in a private game?
Yup, if you’re the host, you should generally be able to kick or ban, but it depends on the platform and game version. Sometimes the options are hidden or limited, but in most cases, yes.
What happens if I kick a player?
They’re out of your game now. If they have the code, they can rejoin. You might need to restart or create a new lobby if you want a clean slate.
How does banning really work?
In the vanilla game, there’s no real ‘ban’ feature to prevent rejoining, but some community servers or mods do let you ban players by IP or account. Seems like a hassle, but worth it if you get serious trouble.
Summary
- Make sure you’re the host first — gotta be the game creator.
- Find the player list through the menu, long-press or click names.
- Use kick or ban if those options are available (they aren’t always).
- Sometimes need to restart the lobby or update the game.
- Set lobby restrictions to avoid the same issues in the future.
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone. Good luck!