Launch a Stoatmod moderation setup

Plan the setup

• Choose the server owner or lead moderator responsible for the initial policy.
• Select a private log channel.
• Choose a controlled testing channel and account.
• Write down which protections should begin enabled.

Install and audit

1. 01

   Invite the hosted bot

   Use the official Stoatmod profile. The service is closed-source and does not provide public self-hosting steps.

2. 02

   Move the bot role

   Place it above members and roles it needs to manage.

3. 03

   Run setup

   Resolve every missing permission and hierarchy item.

   ~setup
4. 04

   Configure logging

   Choose a channel where the bot can view, send and embed.

Choose a conservative policy

1. 01

   Keep the default threshold

   Begin at 90% while learning how your community's messages score.

2. 02

   Review specialised protections

   Check spam, join, nickname, image and link settings individually.

3. 03

   Use observe or review first

   Avoid immediate strong enforcement for uncertain categories.

4. 04

   Document the policy

   Tell members about verification, automatic moderation and appeals.

Verify the complete path

• The message or member state actually changes.
• The response accurately describes the outcome.
• The event or case contains the correct reason and status.
• An authorised moderator can reach the dashboard.
• The server has a recovery path for a failed action or false positive.