Setting Up Moderation the Right Way

A Safe Server is a Happy Server

Cipher's moderation tools give you everything you need to keep your community safe and welcoming.

`/ban user:<@user> reason:<text>` — Ban a member (with optional message history deletion).

`/kick user:<@user> reason:<text>` — Kick a member from the server.

`/mute user:<@user> duration:<minutes> reason:<text>` — Timeout a member (up to 28 days).

`/unmute user:<@user>` — Remove a timeout early.

`/warn user:<@user> reason:<text>` — Issue a formal warning.

`/warnlist user:<@user>` — View a user's warning history.

`/clearwarn user:<@user>` — Clear warnings for a user.

`/purge count:<1-100>` — Bulk delete messages (optionally from a specific user).

`/lockdown` — Lock or unlock all channels in the server.

**Use warnings before bans** — `/warn` creates a paper trail and gives members a chance to improve.

**Set up a mod log channel** — Use `/setup` to configure where moderation actions are logged.

**Use timeouts for minor offenses** — `/mute` is less severe than a ban and can be reversed.

**Export warnings for appeals** — `/warn-export` lets you download a user's full warning history.