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Discord rules template generator

Pick your server type and tone. Tick the rules you want, edit any of them, put them in order, and copy them as a message, an embed, or plain text for Rules Screening.

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Rules (8 ticked)
  • Be respectfulTreat everyone kindly. No insults, harassment, or hate speech.
  • Follow Discord's rulesDiscord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines apply here too.
  • Keep it safe for workNo adult, gory, or shocking content in any channel, names, or profile pictures.
  • No spamDon't flood channels, repeat messages, or mass ping people.
  • No advertisingDon't post invites or promote other servers, channels, or products without asking staff.
  • Use the right channelRead each channel's topic and keep conversations where they belong.
  • Listen to staffModerators have the final say. If you disagree, message them privately.
  • Keep personal info privateDon't share anyone's real name, address, photos, or other details, including your own.
  • No unwanted DMsDon't message members out of the blue to sell, recruit, or advertise.
  • Leave drama at the doorKeep arguments out of public channels and don't bring fights from other servers.
  • Mark your spoilersWrap story and game spoilers in ||spoiler bars|| for the first week after release.
  • Readable namesKeep your nickname readable and easy to mention. Staff may change it if it isn't.
More rules from other server types (12)
  • Self promotion goes in its channelShare your own videos, streams, and art in the self promotion channel only.
  • No cheats or exploitsDon't share or ask for cheats, hacks, or account selling.
  • English in main channelsUse English in the main channels so staff can moderate. Other languages have their own channels.
  • Do your own workAsk for help, not finished answers. Don't share exam answers or homework to copy.
  • Respect focus timeKeep voice channels marked for study quiet, and don't ping people who set themselves to busy.
  • Open a ticket for helpAsk for support through a ticket so nothing gets lost, and give as much detail as you can.
  • Be patient with staffSupport is answered in order. Don't ping staff or bump your ticket more than once a day.
  • Respect the creatorNo asking for personal details, real life meetups, or free shout outs.
  • No stream snipingDon't join the creator's games uninvited or spoil live streams in chat.
  • Keep in characterRoleplay channels are for in character posts. Use the OOC channel for anything else.
  • Ask before involving othersDon't control another person's character or push a scene they haven't agreed to.
  • No godmoddingCharacters can be hurt and can lose. Don't make yours unbeatable.
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Formatting shows in Discord once you send the message.

How to add rules to your Discord server

You need the Manage Channels permission in the server to do this.

  1. 1

    Make a rules channel

    Create a text channel called rules near the top of your channel list. In its permissions, turn off Send Messages for @everyone so only staff can post there.

  2. 2

    Post the rules

    Paste the message copy into the channel and send it. If the counter says the rules have more than one part, send each part as its own message, in order.

  3. 3

    Turn on Rules Screening

    In a Community server, open Server Settings and look for Rules Screening. Paste the screening copy, one rule per line. New members then agree before they can send a message.

  4. 4

    Keep them up to date

    When a rule changes, edit the message instead of posting a new one, so the channel stays tidy and old links still point at the right rules.

Make members accept the rules

A Discord verification bot puts an Accept button under your rules and gives the member role only when someone presses it, so the rest of the server stays hidden until then.

With BotGhost, the no-code Discord bot maker, you can also send your rules as an embed from your own bot and update them later from the dashboard.

Discord rules questions

Want the rules to stand out? Add colour with the Discord colored text generator.

How many rules should a Discord server have?
Most servers keep 6 to 10, short enough to read on one screen. Cover respect, Discord's own rules, safe for work content, spam, and advertising, then add the ones your server type needs.
Where do I put rules on Discord?
Make a #rules channel near the top, let only staff send messages there, and post the rules as one message or an embed. In a Community server you can also turn on Rules Screening so people agree before they can talk.
Why are my rules cut off?
A Discord message holds 2,000 characters. The counter above shows where you are. Past the limit the tool splits the rules into parts at a rule boundary, so you can send them as two messages, or copy them as an embed, which holds 4,096.
Can I make people accept the rules?
Yes. Rules Screening in a Community server asks members to agree before they talk. A verification bot can also give a role when someone presses an Accept button under the rules, and hide the other channels until then.
Do Discord rules support bold and headings?
Messages do: bold with two stars, headings with #, quotes with >, and small text with -#. Rules Screening shows plain text, so the screening copy on this page leaves the formatting out.
Does this tool save what I type?
No. It runs in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere. Copy your rules before you leave the page.

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