Discord Audit Log: What It Tracks & How to Use It
The Discord Audit Log is a complete record of every administrative action taken in your server — who did what, when, and to whom.
How to Access the Audit Log
- Go to your server
- Click Server Settings
- In the sidebar, click Audit Log
You need the View Audit Log permission.
What the Audit Log Tracks
Member Actions
- Member kicked, banned, unbanned, timed out
- Member nickname changed
- Member role added or removed
Channel Actions
- Channel created, deleted, modified
- Channel permissions changed
- Slowmode updated
Role Actions
- Role created, deleted, permissions changed
- Role assigned to or removed from members
Server Actions
- Server name or icon changed
- Verification level changed
- AutoMod rules created/edited/deleted
Message Actions
- Messages deleted (shows who deleted and which channel)
- Messages bulk deleted
- Message pins added or removed
How to Read an Audit Log Entry
Each entry shows:
- Who performed the action (user avatar and name)
- What action was taken (e.g., 'Kicked Member')
- Who was affected (target user or channel)
- The reason (if the mod provided one)
- When it happened (timestamp)
Filtering the Audit Log
Use the filter at the top to narrow results by action type or user. Essential when investigating a specific incident.
Audit Log Limitations
- Only keeps 90 days of history — screenshot important events
- Doesn't log regular messages — only administrative actions
- No message content — shows a message was deleted but not what it said
Use a logging bot (Carl-bot, Dyno) to capture message edits, deletes, and voice activity.
Related: Discord Moderation Guide · Best Moderation Bots · Server Security Checklist