Raid Protection
Chapter 12 — AutoMod rules, verification gates, slowmode, lockdown, and the raid response procedure.
A "raid" is a coordinated attempt to disrupt the server — mass-joining spam/bot accounts, flooding channels, or mass-pinging members. Federal SMP has layered defenses, and knowing how to activate them quickly is critical during an actual incident.
AutoMod Rules
Discord's native AutoMod (alongside Dyno#3861 filters) blocks known spam phrases, excessive mentions, and suspicious links automatically. Review these rules periodically to confirm they're still active — they can be accidentally disabled during other configuration changes.
Verification Gate
New members pass through a verification step (a button click, a simple captcha, or a short waiting period) before gaining full access. This alone filters out a large share of automated bot-join raids.
Slowmode & Lockdown
- Slowmode — limits how often members can send messages in a channel; use during heated but non-emergency situations to slow things down.
- Lockdown — during an active raid, restrict the @everyone role's send-message permission server-wide or in key channels until the raid subsides.
Raid Response Procedure
- Alert the staff channel immediately — do not try to handle a real raid solo.
- Enable lockdown on public channels.
- Increase verification level in Discord's Safety Setup if the raid is join-based.
- Ban obvious raid accounts in bulk using your bot's mass-ban/prune tools rather than one at a time.
- Once stable, review logs to identify any legitimate members incorrectly caught in the response, and restore them.
- Write an incident summary for Admins afterward: what happened, what was done, and any settings that need adjusting.
Quick Review — Q&A
Q: What does a verification gate filter out effectively?
A: A large share of automated bot-join raids, since bots typically can't or won't complete the verification step.
Q: What is the difference between slowmode and lockdown?
A: Slowmode limits how often members can send messages; lockdown removes send-message permission entirely, used for active raid emergencies.
Q: What is the first thing you should do when you spot a real raid starting?
A: Alert the staff channel immediately rather than trying to handle it alone.
Q: What should happen after a raid is contained?
A: Review logs for legitimate members mistakenly caught in the response and restore them, then write an incident summary for Admins.