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AutoMod automatically detects and handles rule violations including spam, profanity, invite links, and more. Configure it to match your server's needs.
Go to your dashboard and select your server
Go to your dashboard and select your server
Open Trust & Safety → Auto Mod
Open Trust & Safety → Auto Mod
Toggle "Enable AutoMod" to ON
Toggle "Enable AutoMod" to ON
Click "Save Changes"
Click "Save Changes"
Spam Detection
Prevent users from flooding channels with messages
Link & Invite Protection
Control what links can be posted
Profanity Filter
Filter inappropriate language
Caps Lock Detection
Prevent excessive ALL CAPS messages
Image Spam
Control image and attachment flooding
Delete Message
LowAutomatically remove the offending message
- •Spam
- •Links
- •Profanity
Warn User
MediumIssue an official warning (tracked in cases)
- •First offense
- •Minor violations
Timeout (Mute)
MediumTemporarily prevent user from sending messages
- •Repeated spam
- •Multiple violations
Kick
HighRemove user from server (can rejoin)
- •Serious violations
- •Repeated offenses
Ban
SeverePermanently remove and prevent rejoining
- •Severe rule breaking
- •Raid attempts
Custom Message
InfoSend a DM or channel message explaining the violation
- •Educational purposes
- •Rule reminders
Tip
Adjust these escalation levels based on your server's culture. Stricter servers might escalate faster, while casual servers can be more lenient.
Bypass Roles
Users with these roles won't trigger AutoMod
Exempt Channels
AutoMod won't run in these channels
Whitelist
Allow specific content that would normally be blocked
In the dashboard, go to Server tools → Logging
In the dashboard, go to Server tools → Logging
Select or create a #modlog channel
Select or create a #modlog channel
Enable "AutoMod Actions" in logging events
Enable "AutoMod Actions" in logging events
Review logs regularly to fine-tune your AutoMod settings
Review logs regularly to fine-tune your AutoMod settings
What Gets Logged:
- User who triggered AutoMod
- What rule was violated
- The offending message content (if applicable)
- Action taken (delete, warn, timeout, etc.)
- Timestamp and channel
Announce AutoMod rules in #rules or #welcome so members know what to expect
Announce AutoMod rules in #rules or #welcome so members know what to expect
Start with lenient settings and gradually make them stricter based on your server's needs
Start with lenient settings and gradually make them stricter based on your server's needs
Review AutoMod logs weekly to catch false positives and adjust filters
Review AutoMod logs weekly to catch false positives and adjust filters
Always exempt staff roles - they need to be able to post links and images freely
Always exempt staff roles - they need to be able to post links and images freely
Balance automation with human moderation - don't rely 100% on AutoMod
Balance automation with human moderation - don't rely 100% on AutoMod
Consider sending educational DMs to first-time offenders instead of instant punishment
Consider sending educational DMs to first-time offenders instead of instant punishment
AutoMod not triggering
- Verify AutoMod is enabled in dashboard
- Check if the user has a bypass role
- Verify bot has 'Manage Messages' permission
- Check if the channel is in exempt channels list
Too many false positives
- Lower sensitivity levels
- Add legitimate links to whitelist
- Adjust spam detection thresholds
- Review and adjust blacklisted words
Users complaining about overly strict rules
- Review your caps lock and spam thresholds
- Consider exempting certain channels
- Send warning messages before taking action
- Make rules more lenient and rely on manual moderation
🛡️ AutoMod Configured!
Your server is now protected by automated moderation. Remember to review logs regularly and adjust settings as your community grows!