Best Practices

Don't rely on a single moderation method. Combine auto-moderation, manual moderation, and community reporting for comprehensive protection.

• Auto-Mod Primary: Enable spam, link, and profanity filters as your first line of defense
• Human Oversight: Train moderators to handle edge cases and appeals
• Community Reports: Enable member reporting for suspicious activity

It's easier to loosen moderation rules than to tighten them after bad habits form. Begin with strict auto-moderation filters, then adjust based on your community's needs.

Set up a private log channel immediately. This creates an audit trail for all moderation actions and helps resolve disputes.

• Track auto-mod triggers and false positives
• Review moderator actions for training purposes
• Provide evidence when handling appeals

Prevent auto-mod from flagging your moderators and trusted members. Configure ignored roles for each filter type to avoid unnecessary friction.

XP should feel rewarding but not encourage spam. Configure your XP system with these proven settings:

Use level roles as milestones that unlock meaningful perks. This creates progression and keeps members engaged.

• Level 5: "Regular" role with image embed permissions
• Level 10: "Active Member" with access to exclusive channels
• Level 25: "Veteran" with special hoisted role color
• Level 50+: "Legend" status with custom permissions

Use giveaways and events to boost activity during slow periods. Schedule them consistently to build anticipation.

Group related channels together with descriptive category names. New members should immediately understand where to go.

Create a bot-commands channel to keep bot interactions separate from conversations. Configure Enbot to only respond there for non-mod commands.

Use Discord's Member Screening or a dedicated welcome channel to orient new members. Include:

• Brief server description and purpose
• Link to rules and FAQ
• Instructions for getting started
• Key commands and features

Review your dashboard weekly to monitor server health and adjust settings.

• Check auto-mod logs for false positives
• Review leaderboards and engagement metrics
• Adjust XP rates based on activity levels
• Update command permissions as roles evolve

Ensure Enbot's role is high in the server hierarchy so it can moderate effectively. It must be above any roles it needs to manage or assign.

Maintain server health with regular cleanup tasks:

• Archive inactive channels
• Remove outdated announcements
• Prune inactive members (with caution)
• Update rules based on community feedback

Only give "Manage Server" permissions to trusted staff. This controls who can access the dashboard and modify bot settings.

Use Discord's built-in verification levels alongside auto-mod to prevent raids and spam attacks.

Regularly audit role permissions and bot access. Remove permissions that aren't actively needed to minimize security risks.