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You can enable AutoMod within your Discord Server Settings to detect and delete spam before it becomes a problem, and a dedicated security bot can moderate your channel for you. Also, modifying new user permissions allows you to limit damage caused by spam bots.
Spam is a problem all over the internet, including on Discord servers. As a server owner, there are some things you may do to limit spam by pre-empting the problem and increasing overall Discord security. Here’s how.
Defeat Discord Spam Bots with AutoMod
AllDiscord serverscome with AutoMod functionality, which you can enable by clicking on your server name in the top-left corner of Discord followed by Server Settings > AutoMod. There are several features you can enable here using the “Set Up” button next to each option.
They include:
For each of these, you can choose a response (like blocking the message and sending an alert to let moderators or admins know) or create a whitelist of roles or channels in which this rule won’t apply.
You can also set up a custom word blacklist using the “Create” button next to “Block Custom Words” if you’re noticing that some spam is slipping through the filter and you want to block this language entirely.
Get a Discord Security Bot to Moderate for You
You canuse bots within your Discord serverto do a lot of the moderating for you. Some bots are designed with content moderation in mind to combat spam and other unwanted behavior (like raids). you may use a resource likeTop.ggto find bots, or you can use one of the following:
These bots can be used in conjunction with (and sometimes instead of) a team of moderators. Learnhow to add bots to your Discord channelso that they can keep watch even when you’re not there.
Improve Discord Server Security to Prevent Spam
If you dig into your Server settings, you’ll find many more security features that can help combat spam. Click on your Discord server name followed by Server Settings to see what’s available to you.
Use “Safety Setup” to increase the minimum Verification Level for your server. This allows you to set a minimum account age (or require a phone number) before new members can participate in channels and direct message others.
You can also modify permissions for the default @everyone role under “Roles” to prevent basic members from being able to do things like invite others or even send messages. Create new roles with those privileges and move members manually (or get a bot to do it for you).
Are you a Discord newbie? Learn aboutall the great Discord features you’re probably not using. you may evenuse the service to watch movies with Friends. Just ensure you don’t fall for any ofthe scams that proliferate on Discord!
Related:What Are Discord Raids, and How Do You Protect Your Server?
