Discord Server Security Checklist

Use this checklist when setting up a new server or auditing an existing one.

Verification & Access

• [ ] Verification level set to Medium or higher (Server Settings → Safety Setup)
• [ ] 2FA requirement for moderation actions enabled
• [ ] Member Screening configured (requires new members to agree to rules)
• [ ] New member channels restricted (@everyone can't send messages on join)

AutoMod Configuration

• [ ] Harmful Links rule enabled (Delete + Alert)
• [ ] Discord Invite link blocking enabled (exempt #partnerships channel)
• [ ] Mention spam rule enabled (5+ mentions → timeout 60 minutes)
• [ ] Message spam rule enabled
• [ ] Custom keyword filter with your most important blocked terms

Bot Protection

• [ ] Anti-raid bot installed (Wick recommended for high-risk servers)
• [ ] Anti-nuke protection configured (Carl-bot anti-nuke)
• [ ] Audit log monitoring bot installed
• [ ] Bot roles positioned correctly (above roles they manage)

Staff Security

• [ ] All staff have 2FA enabled on their Discord accounts
• [ ] Administrator permission given to as few people as possible
• [ ] Moderator accounts regularly audited (remove old/inactive staff)
• [ ] Mod log channel where all bot actions are posted

Channel Security

• [ ] Staff channels hidden from @everyone
• [ ] Announcement channels read-only for @everyone
• [ ] Slowmode enabled in high-traffic channels (10–30 seconds)
• [ ] NSFW channels properly age-restricted

Emergency Procedures

• [ ] Lockdown procedure documented — staff know what to do in a raid
• [ ] Lockdown command configured in your moderation bot
• [ ] Discord Trust & Safety contact known (dis.gd/report)

Ongoing Maintenance

• [ ] Audit log reviewed weekly for unusual activity
• [ ] Bot permissions reviewed monthly
• [ ] Staff list reviewed quarterly
• [ ] Invite list cleaned up monthly

Priority order for first-time setup:

1. Verification level
2. AutoMod (harmful links + mention spam)
3. Staff 2FA
4. Channel permissions
5. Anti-raid bot (if public server)

Related: Discord Anti-Raid Guide · AutoMod Setup · Discord Permissions Guide