
Simple Autoban
A mod that bans players not on the whitelist
About this Mod
Simple AutoBan
A lightweight server-side mod that automatically bans non-whitelisted players by both username AND IP address. Perfect for private Minecraft servers that want bulletproof access control.
Vanilla whitelist not required.
🔧 Key Features
Dual Protection: Instantly bans names + IPs of unauthorized players
Whitelist Enforcement: Only configured players can join
Persistent Bans: Uses Minecraft's native ban system
Auto-Saving Config: All changes save to config/simpleautoban.json
🛡️ How It Works
When enabled, any non-whitelisted player attempting to join will:
- Be immediately disconnected
- Have their username permanently banned
- Have their IP address permanently banned
Whitelisted players enjoy normal access
📜 Commands
Whitelist Management:
/autoban add
/autoban remove
/autoban list - Shows all whitelisted players
System Control:
/autoban on - Activates the AutoBan system (off by default)
/autoban off - Deactivates the AutoBan system
/autoban status - Shows current system status
Ban Customization:
/autoban setreason
💡 Ideal For
- Private friend servers
- Whitelisted communities
- Servers needing IP+name protection
- Preventing brute-force join attempts
Available Versions
How to Install Simple Autoban on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Simple Autoban". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Simple Autoban server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Simple Autoban compatible with forge?
Simple Autoban officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Simple Autoban – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple Autoban consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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