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/timeout & /untimeout

Use Discord’s native timeout to stop a member from chatting, reacting or joining voice for a while.

/timeout

/timeout user duration reason [dm] [proof] [proof_url]

OptionTypeDescription
userMemberThe member to time out
durationTextHow long, for example 10m, 1h or 3d. Maximum 28 days
reasonTextWhy you are taking the action. Saved on the case and posted to the moderation log
dm optionalTrue/FalseMessage the member about the action first. If the DM fails, the action still goes ahead
proof optionalAttachmentA screenshot or file kept with the case as evidence
proof_url optionalTextA link to evidence (must start with http:// or https://)

Examples

ExampleWhat it does
/timeout user:@Name duration:1h reason:Spamming after a warningOne-hour timeout.
/timeout user:@Name duration:10m reason:Cool off, heated argument dm:TrueShort timeout with a DM explaining why.
/timeout user:@Name duration:28d reason:Harassment proof_url:https://imgur.com/a/xyz789Longest possible timeout, with linked evidence.

Who can use it: Server owner, Administrator, Manage Server, or a member or role granted the mod_timeout permit, or members with Moderate Members.

/untimeout

/untimeout user reason

OptionTypeDescription
userMemberThe member whose timeout should end
reasonTextWhy you are taking the action. Saved on the case and posted to the moderation log

Examples

ExampleWhat it does
/untimeout user:@Name reason:Apologized, ending earlyEnds the timeout now and logs the case.

Who can use it: Server owner, Administrator, Manage Server, or a member or role granted the mod_timeout permit, or members with Moderate Members.