diff --git a/mods/sethome/init.lua b/mods/sethome/init.lua
index 476e43cc..c6f07a17 100644
--- a/mods/sethome/init.lua
+++ b/mods/sethome/init.lua
@@ -89,6 +89,10 @@ minetest.register_chatcommand("home", {
 	description = S("Teleport you to your home point"),
 	privs = {home = true},
 	func = function(name)
+		local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(name)
+		if not player then
+			return false, "This command can be executed in-game only"
+		end
 		if sethome.go(name) then
 			return true, S("Teleported to home!")
 		end