How do I use commands in an ER:LC private server?

Type them into the in-game chat starting with a colon, for example :pm Player123 hello. You need the right permission level in that server to use moderation and server commands.

What is the command to ban someone in ER:LC?

Type :ban followed by their Roblox username and, ideally, a reason, for example :ban Player123 Exploiting. Use :unban with their username to lift it.

How do I give someone moderator in ER:LC?

Use :mod followed by their username. :helper and :admin give the other levels, and :unmod, :unhelper and :unadmin remove them.

Can I run ER:LC commands from outside the game?

Yes, if your server has the ERLC API pack. Tools like Dispatcher can then send commands for you, as long as at least one player is in the server.

ER:LC private server commands list, with examples

The ER:LC private server commands staff use, grouped by what they're for, with the exact way to type each one and tips for using them well.

Dispatcher team · Nov 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Commands are how you run an Emergency Response: Liberty County private server. Every message, kick, ban, weather change and staff promotion starts with a colon and a word, typed into the in-game chat. This page lists the private server commands staff use, what each one does and exactly how to type it.

How commands work

Type commands in the chat box, starting with a colon. Words in angle brackets, like <player>, are required. Words in square brackets, like [reason], are optional. For example:

:pm Player123 Please read the rules in our Discord

Most commands that take a <player> use their Roblox username.

The command list

Group	Command	What it does
Messages	:h <message>	Shows a hint message at the top of everyone's screen.
Messages	:m <message>	Shows a full-screen message to everyone in the server.
Messages	:pm <player> <message>	Sends a private message to one player.
Moderation	:kick <player> [reason]	Removes a player from the server. They can rejoin.
Moderation	:ban <player> [reason]	Bans a player from your server until they're unbanned.
Moderation	:unban <player>	Lifts a ban.
Moderation	:jail <player>	Sends a player to jail.
Moderation	:unjail <player>	Releases a player from jail.
Moderation	:kill <player>	Kills a player's character.
Moderation	:wanted <player>	Marks a player as wanted.
Moderation	:unwanted <player>	Clears a player's wanted status.
Players	:heal <player>	Restores a player's health.
Players	:refresh <player>	Refreshes a player's character where they stand.
Players	:load <player>	Respawns a player's character.
Players	:tp <player> <target>	Teleports one player to another.
Server	:weather <type>	Changes the weather: clear, rain, thunderstorm, fog or snow.
Server	:time <0-24>	Sets the time of day.
Server	:prty <seconds>	Starts a priority timer.
Server	:startfire <type>	Starts a fire for fire department roleplay.
Server	:stopfire	Puts out every fire.
Server	:shutdown	Shuts the server down.
Staff	:helper <player>	Gives a player helper permissions.
Staff	:unhelper <player>	Removes helper permissions.
Staff	:mod <player>	Gives a player moderator permissions.
Staff	:unmod <player>	Removes moderator permissions.
Staff	:admin <player>	Gives a player admin permissions.
Staff	:unadmin <player>	Removes admin permissions.

Message commands

Use :h for short reminders that shouldn't interrupt roleplay, such as "Speed limit in town is 45". Save :m for things everyone has to read, like a server restart, because it covers the whole screen. :pm is the quiet option: it's the best first step when one player breaks a rule, because it corrects them without embarrassing them in front of everyone.

Moderation commands

These are the commands your staff use most. A fair order for most rule breaks is:

A private message explaining the rule (:pm)
A recorded warning
A kick if they carry on (:kick)
A ban for serious or repeated breaks (:ban)

Always add a reason to :kick and :ban. It tells the player what they did, and it's there later if someone asks why they were removed. :jail is useful for criminal roleplay and short timeouts, and :unban is how you accept a ban appeal.

Player commands

:heal, :refresh and :load fix stuck or broken characters, which is handy when someone falls through the map or a vehicle bug leaves them trapped. :tp moves one player to another, for example to bring a player to a staff member for a talk.

Server commands

:weather and :time set the scene for roleplay: a thunderstorm at night makes for a very different patrol from a clear afternoon. :prty starts a priority timer, which many servers use to space out major crimes. :startfire and :stopfire give your fire department something to do. :shutdown closes the server, so keep it to admins.

Staff permission commands

:helper, :mod and :admin give someone in-game permissions, and the :un versions take them away. Give the lowest level that lets someone do their job, and remove permissions straight away when someone leaves your staff team. Our moderator training guide has a simple way to decide who gets what.

Running commands without being in game

With the ERLC API server pack, tools can send commands to your server for you. The ER:LC API only runs a command when someone is in the server, and it limits how often commands can be sent (one every 5 seconds at the time of writing), so send them one at a time.

Dispatcher's moderator panel uses this to let your staff warn, jail, kick and ban from a browser, with every action logged next to the player's history. The dashboard's Commands page lets you run any command from this list and save the ones you use most. See how to get your ER:LC API key to set it up.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use commands in an ER:LC private server?: Type them into the in-game chat starting with a colon, for example :pm Player123 hello. You need the right permission level in that server to use moderation and server commands.
What is the command to ban someone in ER:LC?: Type :ban followed by their Roblox username and, ideally, a reason, for example :ban Player123 Exploiting. Use :unban with their username to lift it.
How do I give someone moderator in ER:LC?: Use :mod followed by their username. :helper and :admin give the other levels, and :unmod, :unhelper and :unadmin remove them.
Can I run ER:LC commands from outside the game?: Yes, if your server has the ERLC API pack. Tools like Dispatcher can then send commands for you, as long as at least one player is in the server.

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