Discord Spam Prevention: How to Stop Spam in Its Tracks
Spam degrades your community quickly. Here's a layered approach to preventing it before it starts.
Layer 1: Verification Level
Discord's built-in verification is your first line of defence:
- Low: Must have a verified email
- Medium: Must be registered for 5+ minutes
- High: Must be a member for 10+ minutes
- Highest: Must have a verified phone number
Set to Medium as a baseline. High for servers that get raided frequently.
Layer 2: Discord AutoMod Rules
Set up these AutoMod rules in Server Settings → AutoMod:
- Block spam content — Enable "Block Spam Messages" (detects repeated text)
- Block mention spam — Block messages with 4+ mentions
- Block link spam — Prevent unverified members from posting links
- Keyword filter — Block common spam keywords ("free nitro," "click this")
Layer 3: Slowmode
Add slowmode to high-traffic channels:
- General chat: 5-15 seconds
- New member channels: 30-60 seconds
- Verification channels: 60+ seconds
Slowmode doesn't stop determined spammers but eliminates passive flooding.
Layer 4: Bot AutoMod (Dyno, MEE6, Wick)
Bots provide more granular control:
Dyno AutoMod:
- Anti-mention spam (3+ mentions = automatic mute)
- Anti-invite (auto-delete Discord invite links from unverified members)
- Anti-caps (messages that are 70%+ caps get deleted)
- Duplicate messages (same message posted 3+ times = auto-delete)
Wick:
- Anti-raid mode (detects mass joins and auto-locks)
- Alt account detection
Layer 5: New Member Restrictions
Restrict what brand-new members can do:
- Create a "New Member" role with limited permissions
- After 7 days or a certain message count, auto-promote to "Member"
- Only "Member" and above can post links, attach files, or use certain channels
With spam under control, your server creates a much better first impression for members finding you through Discords.ai.
Related: Discord AutoMod Setup Guide · Discord Anti-Raid Guide