What are the different possible sanctions on Discord?

Do you manage a server Discord And what if you need to discipline a member? There are three possible measures: expulsion, suspension, and ban. Each one has a different scope on the server.

An expulsion temporarily removes a user; an exclusion suspends their rights for a specified period; and a ban permanently removes them.

This Guide to Sanctions Discord helps you understand the differences between each moderation measure and choose the appropriate penalty.

1. Expel members from your server

Kicking is the first penalty you should be familiar with when managing a server Discord. Here's how it works and when to use it.

What does it mean to kick a member from a Discord server?

"Expel" means that you're going to remove the user on your Discord server. They will no longer be a member of your server. However, this penalty is only temporary:

• The user will be able to Join a server on Discord at any time via an invitation or a link.
• Expulsion often serves as a warning: «You’ve gone a little too far; be careful when you come back.»

Use this action when a member has committed a minor offense against your community. Administrators can ban a member with just a few clicks. In any case, warn the user beforehand: this is a best practice in moderation that helps avoid many problems.

How to expel a member from his Discord server?

Expelling a member is very simple. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Right-click on profile picture, either directly in a chat room where he posted, or from the member list on the right.
2. A context menu appears. Click «Kick [member]» to open this window:

As you can see, you can specify the reason for eviction before confirming. This reason is useful for keeping a clear record.

Good to know: The ban will appear in your server logs. To access them, open your server settings (in the top-left corner, where your server name appears), then go to «Server Logs» under the Moderation category.

2. Kick a member from your server

Here are the key points about the’expulsion of a member. A temporary penalty, different from a ban, that keeps the user on your server but silences them.

What does it mean to ban a member from your Discord server?

This measure ensures that the person stays on your server Discord, but no longer has any rights.

• She will not be able to write, respond, or join a voice chat room.
• She will only be able to read messages already sent in text chat rooms.

This penalty is temporary. Its duration ranges from 60 seconds to 1 week. Once the time period has elapsed, the member automatically regains all of their rights.

How do you ban a member from your Discord server?

The process is very simple on both computers and mobile devices:

1. Right-click on the profile photo the person's profile (if they've just posted in a text chat), or their name in the member list on the right. On mobile, press and hold their profile.
2. Then, select "Exclude [member]". This window appears:

In this menu:

• You choose the Duration of the suspension 60 seconds, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day or 1 week.
• You can add a reason. It will only be visible in the server logs, not to the banned user.

Excluded members display a small logo next to their username. This logo is visible only to the server moderators. Here it is:

To view all the exclusions that apply, go to the server logs :

• Access the server settings by clicking on the server's name in the upper-left corner.
• Then open «Server Logs» in the Moderation category.

How do you remove a ban from a member of your Discord server?

If you think you've banned a member for too long, you can revoke his expulsion at any time. To do this:

1. Access a user's profile through the list of server members or by clicking on their profile picture if they have posted in a text chat room.
2. Click «Stop blocking [member]».
3. A window displays the remaining ban duration.
4. Confirm by tapping «Stop Excluding.».

3. Ban a member from your Discord server

This measure is final. Here's what you need to know before applying it.

What does it mean to ban a member from your Discord server?

Banning a member from your Discord server is the most severe penalty a moderator can impose. The user is removed from your community and loses all access to the server.

Unlike a kick, a ban is permanent. The person will no longer be able to join your server, either through an invitation link or by any other means. Bans are reserved for the most serious cases, such as repeated violations of the rules.

How do you ban a member from your Discord server?

To ban a user on your server Discord, proceed as follows:

1. Right-click on their profile in a text chat room. If they haven't posted anything, click on their name in the list of members on the right.
2. Select «Ban [member]» from the context menu. This window will appear:

You can select one of the following options as the reason:

• Suspicious account or spam.
• Compromised or hacked account.
• Non-compliance with server rules.

If none of the options apply, click «Other» and enter your own reason. This way, you’ll have a clear record of your decision.

You can also delete messages sent by the user in text chat rooms. They do not disappear automatically. Choose the time range from which you want to delete them, from the last hour up to 7 days prior.

Finally, you can ban multiple members at once. Select them all, then follow the same steps.

How do you remove a ban from a member of your Discord server?

You can reverse a ban at any time. The list of all bans is available in the server settings. To access it:

1. Click on your server name in the upper-left corner, then open «Server Settings.».
2. In the «Moderation» category, go to "Bans." You'll then see a list of banned users.
3. Click on a person to see the reason for the action.
4. To lift the penalty, click «Revoke Ban.».
5. The user will be able to join your server again.

FAQs

How do I join a Discord server that I've been banned from?

A ban on Discord blocks your account on the affected server. In the most serious cases of non-compliance with the platform's rules, Discord may, in turn, extend the penalty to your IP address.

Bypassing a ban by creating a new account—with or without a VPN—is considered ban evasion.

This practice violates Discord’s terms of use. If a member or administrator reports it, you risk having your account permanently suspended. The proper course of action is to contact the server moderators to find out why you were banned and ask to be reinstated.

Do I receive a notification after a ban on Discord?

Discord users are not notified when they are banned from a server. They simply notice that the server has disappeared from their list.

If you're looking for a server that doesn't no longer appears, this means you've been kicked, banned, or that the server has been deleted. You won't receive a message informing you of the penalty or the reason for it.

What is the difference between expelling, excluding, and banning a member?

These three sanctions do not have the same scope. The’eviction Removes the member from the server, but they can rejoin using an invitation link. A temporary ban prevents the user from sending messages for a set period of time, ranging from a few minutes to several days.

the ban is the most severe penalty: the member is permanently banned and cannot return. Administrators and moderators must choose a penalty appropriate to the severity of the situation.

To lift a ban, an administrator goes to the server settings, opens the list of bans, and selects the option to revoke the ban.

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