July 27, 20268 min readKenwoodBot Team

Discord Server Security Checklist: 15 Must-Do Items for 2026

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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.

  1. Verification level set to High? Phone verification required for servers over 1K members.
  2. @everyone permissions minimal? No sending messages, no mentioning @everyone.
  3. Admin roles limited? Maximum 2 people with Administrator permission.
  4. Explicit content filter enabled? Scan media in all channels.
  5. AI moderation active? KenwoodBot context-aware content filtering on public channels.
  6. Anti-raid configured? KenwoodBot join velocity monitoring and auto-lockdown.
  7. Anti-nuke protection on? KenwoodBot mass-deletion detection and rollback.
  8. Alt detection enabled? KenwoodBot account age checks and relationship trees.
  9. Phishing link filtering? KenwoodBot automatic malicious link detection.
  10. Moderation action logging? KenwoodBot full audit trail for every action.
  11. Ticket system for reports? KenwoodBot private reporting channel for members.
  12. Staff activity tracked? KenwoodBot attendance and performance monitoring.
  13. Weekly audits scheduled? Review moderation logs and ban patterns every 7 days.
  14. Staff training documented? Written procedures for raids, nukes, and appeals.
  15. 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.