Obsidian Essentials

AFK System

Last updated March 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM

AFK System

The AFK (Away From Keyboard) system automatically detects when players become idle and announces their status to the server. If a player remains AFK for too long, they can be automatically kicked to free up server space.


Going AFK Manually

If you need to step away and want to let others know, you can mark yourself as AFK:

!away

The server will announce that you have gone AFK. Your AFK status will be visible to other players.


Automatic AFK Detection

You do not need to manually mark yourself as AFK every time. The system tracks player activity automatically. If you stop moving and interacting for a set period of time, you will be automatically marked as AFK.

When this happens:

  • The server announces that you are AFK.
  • You will be notified that you have been marked AFK.

Returning from AFK

Simply move or interact with anything in the game to return from AFK status. The server will announce that you have returned.


Auto-Kick

If the server has auto-kick enabled, players who remain AFK beyond a set time limit will be automatically kicked from the server. This is to keep server slots available for active players.

You will not be kicked immediately when going AFK - there is a separate, longer timeout before a kick occurs. The exact durations are set by the server administrator.


AFK and Permissions

Some ranks (such as VIP+ or higher) may have the ability to bypass the AFK auto-kick. If your rank includes this bypass, you will not be automatically removed from the server when idle.

Ask your server administrator if your rank includes an AFK kick bypass.


Admin: AFK Settings

Administrators can configure the AFK system through the Admin Panel:

  1. Open the Admin Panel (!adminpanel).
  2. Go to AFK Settings.
  3. Adjust the available options:
Setting What It Controls
AFK Timeout How long before a player is marked as AFK
Enable Auto-Kick Whether idle players are kicked after extended AFK
Kick Timeout How long after going AFK before a player is kicked
Announce AFK Whether the server announces when someone goes AFK
Announce Return Whether the server announces when someone returns from AFK
Notify Player Whether the player is told they have been marked AFK

Timeouts are specified in time formats such as 5m (5 minutes), 30m (30 minutes), or 2h (2 hours).

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