/ban
Ban a user from the server. The user receives a 1-minute timeout first, followed by a permanent ban.
Usage
/ban <target> [reason]
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
target | User | ✅ | The user to ban |
reason | Text | ❌ | Reason for the ban |
What Happens
- The targeted user receives a 1-minute timeout immediately
- A DM notification is sent to the user with the ban reason and a reference ID
- After the timeout expires, the user is permanently banned from the server
- The action is logged in the moderation log
Example
/ban @TroubleMaker Repeated rule violations
Bot Response
- The banned user receives a DM: "⚠️ Ban Notification ⚠️" with the reason and reference ID
- Confirmation in the channel: "✅ @TroubleMaker received a 1-minute timeout. They will be permanently banned afterwards."
Error Cases
- You cannot ban bots
- You cannot ban users with a higher role than the bot
- You cannot ban yourself
- Rate limits may apply for rapid moderation actions
Required Permissions
- Discord permission: Ban Members
- R&V permission level: Moderator or higher