Using Identifiers

Discord identifiers are unique numbers that allow you to precisely identify each user, channel, server, or message on Discord. They provide a reliable and permanent way to identify elements on the platform.

Usefulness for moderation

Using Discord identifiers is particularly useful for moderation actions because it allows you to:

• Sanction an absent user: Ban someone who has left the server
• Avoid mistakes: Precisely identify the right person even with similar usernames
• Keep a record: Identifiers never change, unlike usernames
• Resolve conflicts: Clear identification in case of special characters

Enabling Developer Mode

You need to enable Developer Mode to use Discord identifiers.

On Discord Desktop/Web

1. Open user settings

• Click the gear icon in the bottom left of the interface

2. Access advanced settings

• In the sidebar, navigate to the Advanced tab

3. Enable Developer Mode

• Enable the "Developer Mode" option by clicking the toggle switch
• The button should turn blue once enabled

On Discord Mobile

1. Open user settings

• Tap your avatar in the bottom right
• Tap the gear icon in the top right of the interface

2. Access advanced settings

• Scroll down and tap "Advanced"

3. Enable Developer Mode

• Enable the "Developer Mode" option

Copying an Identifier

Once Developer Mode is enabled, you can copy the identifier of any element:

User ID

• Right-click on the avatar or username
• Select "Copy User ID"

Channel ID

• Right-click on the channel name in the channel list
• Select "Copy Channel ID"

Server ID

• Right-click on the server name in the top left
• Select "Copy Server ID"

Message ID

• Right-click on a message
• Select "Copy Message ID"

Usage with RaidProtect

Identifiers can be used in RaidProtect commands instead of mentions:

• /ban user:123456789012345678 reason:Violation des règles du serveur
• /clear amount:100 user:123456789012345678
• /userinfo user:123456789012345678
• /bypass minage user:123456789012345678

info

You can ban a user using their Discord identifier, even if they are not online or present on your server.