Links Moderation

Keep conversations safe, clean, and on-topic.

Links can be useful — but they can also bring spam, scams, or unwanted content into your server. Links Moderation helps you stay in control by automatically detecting and responding to shared links.

This feature lets you decide which links are welcome, and which ones need moderation.


Note: Ban Actions

Automatic bans are currently not supported by Discord auto moderation. At this time, Discord does not allow auto moderation rules to directly ban members.

If this policy changes in the future, Mochi will be updated to support it where appropriate.


When enabled, Mochi watches for links shared in messages. If a link is detected, Mochi responds based on the options you choose.

You control:

  • How Mochi responds

  • Where links are allowed

  • Who can share them

  • Which links are always safe


Links moderation follows the same simple pattern as other auto moderation tools.


⏳ Timeout Member

Temporarily restricts a member from sending messages when unreadable text is detected.

You can choose how long the timeout lasts:

  • 60 seconds

  • 5 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 1 hour

  • 1 day

  • 1 week

This allows you to match the response to your server’s tone — from gentle reminders to stronger cooldowns.


💬 Custom Message

Send a friendly message explaining why the link wasn’t allowed.

Example:

“Links aren’t allowed here — please check the rules or ask a moderator 😊”

Clear messages help members understand expectations quickly.


🚨 Send Alert

When enabled, Mochi sends an alert whenever link moderation is triggered.

Turning this on unlocks:

📌 Logging Channel

Select the channel where link moderation alerts should be sent. This allows moderators to stay informed without actively monitoring every channel.


🚫 Ignored Channels

Choose channels where links moderation should not apply.

Useful for:

  • Resource-sharing channels

  • Media or content channels

  • Staff coordination spaces

Links posted in ignored channels will not trigger moderation.


🎭 Allowed Roles

Select roles that are allowed to post links freely.

Members with these roles can share links without triggering moderation. Helpful for:

  • Moderators and staff

  • Content creators

  • Verified contributors


Add specific links or domains that should always be allowed.

This is perfect for:

  • Your own website

  • Partner sites

  • Trusted platforms (e.g. YouTube, Twitch, GitHub)

Whitelisted links bypass moderation, even in restricted channels.


🌱 Best Practices

  • Whitelist links your community uses often

  • Use friendly custom messages

  • Enable alerts in public servers

  • Limit allowed roles carefully

Good link moderation keeps your server useful — without opening the door to spam.


✨ Why It Matters

Uncontrolled links can:

  • Distract conversations

  • Introduce spam or scams

  • Create safety risks

Links Moderation helps you protect your community while still allowing useful sharing — automatically and politely.

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