Using IDs

Discord IDs are unique numbers that precisely identify each user, channel, server, or message on Discord. They are a reliable and permanent way to identify elements on the platform.

Relevance for Moderation

Using Discord IDs is especially useful for moderation actions because it allows you to:

• Sanction an absent user: Ban someone who has left the server
• Avoid mistakes: Precisely identify the right person even with similar usernames
• Keep track: IDs never change, unlike usernames
• Conflict resolution: Clear identification in case of special characters

Enabling Developer Mode

You need to enable Developer Mode to use Discord IDs.

On Discord Desktop/Web

1. Open User Settings

• Click the gear icon ⚙️ at the bottom left of the interface

2. Access Advanced Settings

• In the sidebar, go to the Advanced tab

3. Enable Developer Mode

• Turn on the "Developer Mode" option by clicking the toggle button
• The button should turn blue once enabled

On Discord Mobile

1. Open User Settings

• Tap your avatar at the bottom right
• Tap the gear icon ⚙️ at the top right of the interface

2. Access Advanced Settings

• Scroll down and tap "Advanced"

3. Enable Developer Mode

• Turn on the "Developer Mode" option

Copying an ID

Once Developer Mode is enabled, you can copy the ID of any element:

User ID

• Right-click on the avatar or username
• Select "Copy User ID"

Channel ID

• Right-click on the channel name in the channel list
• Select "Copy Channel ID"

Server ID

• Right-click on the server name at the top left
• Select "Copy Server ID"

Message ID

• Right-click on a message
• Select "Copy Message ID"

Using with RaidProtect

IDs can be used in RaidProtect commands instead of mentions:

• /ban user:123456789012345678 reason:Server rules violation
• /clear amount:100 user:123456789012345678
• /userinfo user:123456789012345678
• /bypass mining user:123456789012345678

info

You can ban a user using their Discord ID, even if they are not online or present in your server.