How Many Reports Does It Take to Ban a Discord Account?

Discord does not publicly disclose the exact number of reports necessary to ban an account, as the process is managed internally by a moderation team. The ultimate decision to ban an account depends on the nature of the reported behavior, its severity, and any previous violations associated with the accused account.

Why Reporting Matters

If you encounter behavior that you find inappropriate or harmful, it’s advisable to report it through the Discord platform. This ensures that the moderation team has the opportunity to address the issue appropriately and take necessary actions to maintain a safe and respectful community.

The Ban Threshold

According to various reports, it typically takes more than ten reports to trigger a platform ban. Once the reported cases exceed this number, Discord usually takes the necessary actions within two or three days, and the account is banned. However, this threshold can vary based on the severity of the behavior.

Types of Bans and Their Impact

Discord offers different levels of bans, each with varying degrees of restriction:

Kick

A kick removes the user's account from the specific server but allows them to rejoin if they wish.

Ban

A full ban removes not only the user's account but also restricts access to the server using the same IP address and phone number. Any accounts sharing the same IP address or phone number will be similarly restricted. Once a user is permanently banned and their phone number is blacklisted, they cannot use Discord again.

The Role of Moderation Teams

Discord's Trust and Safety Team is responsible for enforcing the platform's rules. They can issue different types of bans:

Warning

A warning involves sending a message and email to the user, notifying them of their violation and detailing the rules they have broken.

API Ban

An API ban results in partial access restrictions, often due to excessive API usage, such as spamming reactions. These bans usually last for an hour but can last longer in extreme cases.

Temporary Ban

A temporary ban restricts the user's access to the Discord platform for a limited period.

Account Termination

Account termination involves permanently disabling and deleting the user's account, allowing them to create a new one if desired.

Permanent Ban

A permanent ban permanently removes the user from Discord, blacklisting their phone number and IP address, preventing them from using the platform again.

Note: The Discord Terms of Service and Community Guidelines clearly state that the Trust and Safety Team has the authority to ban users, but there is no mention of a second chance or an appeal process.

Given these measures, it’s crucial to reflect before engaging in behavior that could lead to a ban. Stay within the Community Guidelines to ensure your continued access to the Discord platform.