> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bmsvieira.gitbook.io/nova-irc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bmsvieira.gitbook.io/nova-irc/methods/kick.md).

# kick

The `kick`  method allows the bot to kick a specific user from an IRC channel.

#### Syntax

```javascript
bot.kick(channel, user, message);
```

#### Parameters

* **`channel`** *(string, required)* – The IRC channel from which the user should be kicked (e.g., #channelname).
* **`user`** *(string, required)* – The nickname of the user to be kicked.
* **`message`** *(string, required)* – A custom message to display when the user is kicked.

#### Example Usage

Kick a user from a channel with a custom message:

```javascript
bot.kick('#testingpg', 'bad_user', 'You have been kicked for spamming.');
```

Kick a user from a channel without a custom message:

```javascript
bot.kick('#testingpg', 'bad_user');
```

**Notes**

* Ensure the channel name starts with `#`.
* The bot must have sufficient permissions (usually operator or higher) to kick a user from the channel.
* Some IRC networks may require additional permissions or an IRC operator role to kick a user.
* If no message is provided, the default IRC server message will be used.
* The user must be present in the channel to be kicked.
* Depending on the bot’s status (e.g., being an operator or admin in the channel), it may be allowed to kick other users.

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