Discord Server Security Checklist: 15 Must-Do Items for 2026
TL;DR
Run this 15-item checklist to audit your Discord server security. KenwoodBot covers items 5-12 automatically. If you answer "no" to any item, you have a security gap that needs fixing.
Server security is not a one-time setup — it is an ongoing practice. Use this checklist to audit your Discord server security posture. KenwoodBot covers items 5 through 12 automatically, but the other items require your attention.
- Verification level set to High? Phone verification required for servers over 1K members.
- @everyone permissions minimal? No sending messages, no mentioning @everyone.
- Admin roles limited? Maximum 2 people with Administrator permission.
- Explicit content filter enabled? Scan media in all channels.
- AI moderation active? KenwoodBot context-aware content filtering on public channels.
- Anti-raid configured? KenwoodBot join velocity monitoring and auto-lockdown.
- Anti-nuke protection on? KenwoodBot mass-deletion detection and rollback.
- Alt detection enabled? KenwoodBot account age checks and relationship trees.
- Phishing link filtering? KenwoodBot automatic malicious link detection.
- Moderation action logging? KenwoodBot full audit trail for every action.
- Ticket system for reports? KenwoodBot private reporting channel for members.
- Staff activity tracked? KenwoodBot attendance and performance monitoring.
- Weekly audits scheduled? Review moderation logs and ban patterns every 7 days.
- Staff training documented? Written procedures for raids, nukes, and appeals.
- Backup plan exists? KenwoodBot channel backup and recovery commands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I run this checklist?
Run it monthly for servers under 10K members, weekly for servers over 10K. Each audit takes 10-15 minutes.
What is the most common security gap?
Over-permissioned @everyone role and inactive staff accounts with admin access. Review both monthly.
Conclusion
Security is not a feature — it is a practice. Run this 15-item checklist monthly, keep KenwoodBot modules configured, and train your staff on security procedures.