Discord Moderation Logs and Audit Trail: Complete Guide
TL;DR
KenwoodBot logs every moderation action with staff attribution, reason, and evidence. Review logs weekly to detect over-moderation, under-moderation, and patterns in banned members. Use transcripts for accountability.
Moderation logs are the nervous system of your Discord server. They provide accountability, enable data-driven decisions, and protect both moderators and members. This guide covers what to log, how to review logs effectively, and how KenwoodBot makes logging automatic.
What KenwoodBot logs
KenwoodBot automatically logs every moderation action: warnings with message context and timestamp, mutes with duration and reason, kicks and bans with moderator attribution and evidence, message deletions and edits (with original content), ticket actions (creation, claim, close, notes), and staff actions (role changes, permission modifications).
How to review logs
Use the KenwoodBot dashboard for at-a-glance log review. Run weekly moderation audits: check for staff with unusually high action counts (possible over-moderation), frequently appealed actions (possible incorrect rulings), patterns in banned members (possible ban evasion), and repeated offenses from the same member (escalation needed).
Transcripts for tickets
KenwoodBot generates HTML transcripts of every closed ticket. Transcripts include full message history, attachments, staff notes, and resolution time. These are essential for dispute resolution, staff training, and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are moderation logs kept?
KenwoodBot retains logs indefinitely on Premium. Free tier retains 90 days. Export logs as CSV from the dashboard at any time.
Can members see their own moderation history?
Yes. Members can use /history to view their own warnings and sanctions. This increases transparency and reduces support tickets.
Conclusion
Moderation logs are not just for accountability — they are a management tool. KenwoodBot automatic logging makes it easy to track, review, and act on moderation data.