Discord Rules Generator

Right-click your server's channel list → Create Channel → name it "rules" → Text channel. Then lock it down: right-click #rules → Edit Channel → Permissions → @everyone role → set "Send Messages" to ❌ (red). Only roles you choose (you, mods) can post in it. Drag the channel to the top of your channel list so new members see it first. Paste your rules as a single pinned message — this generator outputs the formatting ready to go.

Three steps: (1) decide on rules — five universal basics (no harassment, no NSFW, channel usage, no spam, Discord ToS applies) plus 1-3 server-specific rules. (2) Create a #rules channel and lock it to staff-only posting (Channel Permissions → @everyone → Send Messages ❌). (3) Post the rules as a single pinned message using Discord markdown (**bold** for numbers, *italic* for emphasis). For Community servers, also enable Membership Screening (Server Settings → Safety Setup) which forces new members to accept rules before chatting.

Every server needs five basics: (1) no harassment / slurs, (2) no NSFW outside designated channels, (3) channel usage (right content in the right channel), (4) no spam / self-promo without permission, (5) Discord ToS applies. Beyond those, rules should match the server's purpose — gaming servers need rules about cheating talk and LFG etiquette, streamer servers need rules about sub-only channels, dating servers need verification rules. This generator handles those server-type specifics automatically.

5-8 rules is the sweet spot. Fewer than 5 leaves gaps that lead to "well it didn't say I couldn't". More than 10 nobody reads. The rules this tool generates are 6 per server type — enough to cover the basics without overwhelming new members. Pin them once, link to them from your #info or welcome channel, and trust auto-mod to handle the day-to-day.

Strict: zero-tolerance phrasing, instant-ban language, formal voice. Use for public communities >1000 members where raids and bad actors are a real threat. Balanced: warnings before bans, clear escalation, professional but human voice. Use for most communities. Chill: casual language, vibe-driven, assumes good faith. Use for small friend groups (<100 members) and tight-knit communities where the rules are more reminders than threats.

Yes. The generator outputs ready-to-paste text with **bold** numbering and *italic* footer. Paste it directly into your #rules channel and Discord will render the formatting. If you want different formatting (e.g., no bold, or numbered list with separators), edit the text after pasting — it's plain markdown.

Both. Manual enforcement (you and your mods reading chat) handles judgment calls and context. A moderation bot handles the repetitive stuff: slur filtering, anti-raid, spam detection, link scanning, warning escalation. VibeBot can build a moderation bot that auto-applies your rules — warn, timeout, kick, ban with escalation rules you define in plain English.