How to Ban or Unban Someone on Discord

Discord is a popular platform for online communication and collaboration, especially among gamers and creators. However, you may occasionally encounter users who violate your server’s rules or norms, and you may need to take action to maintain a healthy and respectful community. One of the actions you can take as a server owner or moderator is to ban or unban someone on Discord.

Banning someone on Discord means they will no longer be able to join your server or message anywhere from the channel. This permanent action can only be undone by unbanning the user. If you decide to unban someone on Discord, you remove the ban and allow them to rejoin your server or send messages again.

In order to ban or unban someone on Discord, you need to have the appropriate permissions in your server settings. You’ll also need to know the user’s username and differentiator (the four-digit number after their username), or their user ID (the unique 18-digit number that identifies their account). You can find this information by right-clicking on their profile picture or name in the list of users or chats.

Banning or unbanning someone on Discord is a simple and effective way to manage your server and ensure a positive and safe environment for your members. However, you should always use this power responsibly and fairly, and follow Discord and your server’s guidelines and policies. Keep in mind that blocking or unblocking someone on Discord does not affect their ability to use other servers or Discord features, such as direct messages, voice chat, or streaming.

How to Ban Someone From Discord Server (PC)

When you ban users on your discord server, you prevent them from accessing any channels, messages, and features of your server. Banning a user can also delete all their messages from your server history. In order to ban a user, you must have Banning Member permission on your server. You can also specify the reason and duration of the block, which will be displayed to the user and recorded in the audit log. Banning a user is a serious action that should only be taken when other moderation methods have failed or when a user has violated server rules or discord terms of service.

Log in to the Discord server/channel and right-click the user you want to block

Click the Ban option at the bottom of the screen

Select if you want to delete this user’s message history on the discord server

Optionally, you can provide a reason why you banned the user and confirm with a red button

How to Ban Someone From Discord Server (Mobile)

When you ban users on your discord server, you prevent them from accessing any of your channels, messages, and server features. Banning a user can also delete all their messages from your server history. In order to ban a user, you must have Banning Member permission on your server. You can also specify the reason and duration of the block, which will be displayed to the user and recorded in the audit log. Banning a user is a serious action that should only be taken when other moderation methods have failed or when a user has violated server rules or discord terms of service.

Log in to the Discord server/channel where you want to ban someone

In a channel, tap the members button at the top right

Tap on the user you want to ban from your Discord server

Tap “Tires”

Choose if you want to delete this user’s message history on the discord server and tap on ”Confirm”

Optionally, you can provide a reason why you decided to ban Discord users.

How to Unban Someone From Discord Server (PC)

Unbanning a user on your discord server means you allow them to rejoin your server and access their channels and features. Unbanning a user doesn’t automatically invite them back to your server, so you’ll need to send them a new invite link if you want them back. Unbanning users also doesn’t restore their previous roles or permissions, so you’ll have to manually assign them if you want them to have the same access as before. Unbanning a user is an action that can be undone, so you can always ban them again if they violate your server rules or cause problems.

Select the Discord server/channel where you want to ban the user and tap the button menu

Select “Server Settings”

Switch to “Bans”

Click on the user you want to unban

Click “Unban” to unban the user again

How to Unban Someone From Discord Server (Mobile)

Unbanning a user on your discord server means you allow them to rejoin your server and access its channels and features. Unbanning a user doesn’t automatically invite them back to your server, so you’ll need to send them a new invite link if you want them back. Unbanning users also doesn’t restore their previous roles or permissions, so you’ll have to manually assign them if you want them to have the same access as before. Unbanning a user is an action that can be undone, so you can always ban them again if they violate your server rules or cause any issues.

Select the Discord server/channel where you want to ban someone and tap the menu button

Go to “Settings”

Tap “Ban”

Tap the user you want to unban

Tap “Unban” to unban Discord

How To Get Banned From Discord Server

If you have been banned from the Discord server, you may be wondering how to unblock and rejoin the community. In this blog entry, we’ll cover some tips and strategies that can help you appeal the ban and restore your access to the server.

First you need understand why you were banned in the first place. Each Discord server has its own rules and guidelines that you as a member are expected to follow. If you break this rule, you may face consequences such as a warning, kick, mute, or ban. Some common reasons for being banned are spamming, trolling, harassing, abusing, cheating, or violating server terms of service.

Second, you must respect the decision of the moderator or admin to ban you. They have the authority and responsibility to maintain order and security on the servers. If you try to circumvent being blocked by creating an alternative account, using a VPN, or contacting them through another channel, you will only make matters worse and risk being permanently banned.

Third, you need to apologize sincerely and politely for your actions. You can do it with send direct messages to any of the moderators or admins that banned you, or using a server appeal system if they have it. You should explain what you did wrong, why you did it, and how you plan to avoid doing it again in the future. You should also express your regret and appreciation for the server and its community.

Fourth, you must be patient and wait for a response from the moderator or admin. They may need time to review your appeal and decide whether or not to lift your ban. They may also ask you a few questions or ask for some evidence to verify your claim. You must cooperate with them and answer honestly and respectfully.

Fifth, you must accept the results of your appeal and continue. If you are lucky enough to be released, you should follow their instructions carefully and thank the moderators or admins for giving you another chance. You also have to obey server rules and behave properly from now on. If you are not banned, you should respect their decision and find another server that suits your interests and preferences.

If you are new to Discord, you may be wondering what is the difference between a Discord username and a Discord nickname. In our other guides, we’ll explain the main features and functions of both, and how to customize them to suit your preferences.

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