diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/core/NetServer.java b/core/src/mindustry/core/NetServer.java
index 818fc0fa58..5734ee7885 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/core/NetServer.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/core/NetServer.java
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ public class NetServer implements ApplicationListener{
                 return;
             }
 
-            if(admins.getPlayerLimit() > 0 && playerGroup.size() >= admins.getPlayerLimit()){
+            if(admins.getPlayerLimit() > 0 && playerGroup.size() >= admins.getPlayerLimit() && !netServer.admins.isAdmin(uuid, packet.usid)){
                 con.kick(KickReason.playerLimit);
                 return;
             }