Remove operator rights
/deop SteveSteve loses operator rights at once but stays connected.
/deop command in Minecraft
/deop takes operator status away from a player, who goes back to the commands every player has. It only exists on dedicated servers and is run from the server console or by an operator with level 3 or more.
Syntax
/deop <targets>// Only on a dedicated server: the command does not exist in single player or in a world opened to LAN.
| Argument | Expects | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| targets | Player name | Name, UUID or selector of the operator to demote, for example Steve or @a[team=guests]. |
Examples
Give the rights back
/op SteveUndoes a deop made by mistake.
Build your commandFill in the fields, then copy the command.
Command generatorHow /deop works
The change is immediate and saved in ops.json. The player stays connected but loses commands like /gamemode or /give. If the target is not an operator, the server answers Nothing changed. The player is not an operator.
You can deop yourself, so be careful on a server where you are the only operator: you will then need the console to get your rights back with /op. Removing rights does not undo what the player did. To keep someone out entirely, use /ban.
✓ Checked in Java Edition 26.3 · updated 2 November 2026
/deop: FAQ
Does /deop kick the player?
No. The player stays online and simply loses the operator commands.
How do I get my rights back after deopping myself?
Type op followed by your name in the server console. Without console access, ask another operator to run /op.
How do I use /deop?
On a server, as an operator or from the server console: /deop <targets>. It does not exist in single player.
Who can use /deop?
Server operator, level 3. Only on a dedicated server: the command does not exist in single player or in a world opened to LAN.