Discord is an amazing platform for gamers and communities to come together and interact. However, there are times when a user might be disruptive or unruly, and it’s important to take action to ensure other users have a positive experience. One way to address this kind of behavior is to timeout the user, which is a way of temporarily banning them from the server. When you timeout a user, they’ll be unable to send messages or join voice chats for the duration of the timeout.
What is meant by timing out an user in Discord?
Timeout is one of the most effective tools for dealing with users who violate your server's rules and regulations. It allows you to temporarily suspend a user's access to your server for a set amount of time. This can be a useful tool to deter users from misbehaving and to remind them that there are consequences for bad behavior. When a user is timed out, they will be unable to post messages, join voice channels, or otherwise interact with anyone on the server until the timeout has expired. Depending on the severity of the issue, you can choose to set a timeout of any length, ranging from a few minutes to several days. This is an effective way to prevent further disruption and give the user a chance to cool down before rejoining the server. It’s important to note that a timeout is not a permanent ban, and the user will be able to return once the timeout has expired.
It's important to note that a timed out user can still view messages, but they will not be able to respond. The best way to ensure that your timeout system is used effectively is to make sure that you have clear rules and regulations in place. Make sure that all users are aware of the consequences of breaking these rules, and that they understand that a timeout may be used as a consequence for misbehaving. Additionally, make sure that you are consistent when handing out timeouts. If you are lenient with one user, but strict with another, it can send a confusing message and make it difficult for users to understand the consequences of their behavior. Finally, make sure that your users are aware that they can appeal their timeout. This will help to ensure that users who have been timed out unfairly can have their cases reviewed and potentially have their timeout overturned. By properly utilizing the timeout feature, you can ensure that your server remains a safe and enjoyable environment for all users. With clear rules and consequences in place, and consistent enforcement of those rules, you can make sure that all users are treated fairly and that bad behavior is quickly addressed.
If you decide to timeout a user, there are a few steps you should take. First, make sure to document the user’s behavior and why you’re taking action. This will help you remember what happened and provide evidence if the user attempts to dispute the timeout. Then, inform the user that they are being timed out and explain why. Lastly, set the timeout for a reasonable amount of time, such as an hour or a day. Timeouts are a great way to ensure a positive experience for all users in a Discord server. When used correctly, they can help maintain a healthy atmosphere and ensure that everyone can have a good time.
How to Timeout a User on Discord Server?
Once the decision has been made to timeout a user, the next step is to find the user in the server's member list. Once located, the user can then be timed out by clicking the "Timeout" button next to their name. Once timed out, the user will be not be able to send messages into the channels but can still read its content and messages.
Here's the step by step guide on how to timeout a user on Discord server.
Step 1. Open your Discord account
You have to open your Discord account and have administrative permission to timeout someone on the Discord server. For this example, we will be using our test server, GoLinuxCloud Test Server.
Step 2. Choose the User
Whenever you're in the server and someone is acting up, spamming or sending suspicious links, you can right click on their name or look for their name on the right side bar of the app.
To select from the channel chat
To select from the right side bar
Step 3. Timeout the User
After selecting the user and right clicking on their username, you can now see the list of the options you can do on that user. You can see below that a red colored option is highlighted. You can see Timeout, Kick or Ban plus the name of the user. You can do this actions if you have the permissions to do so. For this article, we will be doing a timeout for the user. Click on "Timeout +name of the user"
Step 4. Confirm the Timeout
You will be asked for the duration of the timeout. You will also see that the prompt shows that the user is temporarily revoked and not allowed to chat or react in text channels. They are also not allowed to connect to voice or stage channels. Confirm the timeout by clicking on "Timeout".
The user will now be timedout and will not be able to send chats, etc.
This message will appear on the user's side along with the timer of their timeout:
Summary
Timeout is a feature that allows Discord moderators to temporarily suspend a user's access to the platform for a predetermined amount of time. This is typically used for users who are engaging in inappropriate behavior or breaking the rules. The length of time that a user is timed out depends on the severity of the offense and the discretion of the moderator. When a user is timed out, they will be unable to send messages and participate in any conversations. They will also be unable to join any voice chat rooms. A notification will be sent to the user informing them that they have been timed out and the duration of the timeout. After the timeout period has expired, the user will be able to join conversations and use the platform as normal. Timeout is a great tool for Discord moderators to use in order to keep the platform safe and enjoyable for all users. It also serves as a reminder to users who break the rules that their behavior is not acceptable. Ultimately, timeout helps to ensure that everyone is able to have a positive experience on Discord. Next time that a user is acting up or doing something inappropriate for the server or breaking rules, use timeout!
References
Time Out FAQ - Discord Support
I have given the timeout and kick permissions to my admins but they say that the commands aren’t coming up for them. the apps are up to date on both our ends so what could be the problem because as the creator, I have access to both.
What role did you give them? If you gave them the permission directly, it won’t work. Use a role, give administrator/moderator role