Things to Note About Discord slow mode

Things to Note About Discord's slow mode

Slow mode in Discord is a setting that restricts members to sending a single message to a channel during a specified time interval.

This means that if a channel's slow mode is set to 1 minute, you will be limited to sending only one message per minute to that channel.

Take note that this setting is channel-specific and does not apply to the entire server. When a channel's slow mode is enabled, you can still send messages to other channels on the server.

Additionally, the slow mode is not available to users with the 'Manage Channel' or 'Manage Messages' permissions. You are exempt from the slow mode settings if you have administrator permissions or are the server owner.

Discord's slow mode is ideal for slowing down the pace of conversation in a channel. This is especially useful when dealing with abusive messages. You can track such users via a lengthy, rapid-fire message chain. Alternatively, if you believe the conversation is moving too quickly for you to keep track of and may end up confusing inactive users, the slow mode is your savior. Additionally, as is self-evident, slow mode is only available on text channels.

How do I turn off Discord's slow mode?

Slow mode can be disabled on Discord even if another member has enabled it, as long as you have the appropriate permissions.

To turn off a mobile device's slow mode, follow these steps:

1. Hold down the channel's name and select 'Edit channel'.

2. Navigate to the 'Slowmode' settings and drag the cursor to the far left of the meter.

3. Tap on the floppy disk save icon to save this.

To turn off slow mode on a computer, 

1. Click on the cog wheel beside the channel name to access 'Edit channel.'

2. In 'Overview' 'Slowmode,' drag the bar to the far left or to the 'Off' position on the meter.

3. To confirm, click 'Save changes'.

How do I turn on Discord's slow mode?

You must be the server owner, administrator, or have the 'Manage channel' or 'Manage messages' permissions to enable Discord slow mode.

When using a mobile device

1. To enable slow mode in Discord on a mobile device, long press the channel name you wish to add slow mode to.

2. Now navigate to 'Edit channel' and scroll down to 'Slowmode'.

3. A 'Slowmode cooldown' meter should be visible. To enable the cooldown timer for a specified duration, drag the circle across the meter.

4. To save your settings, tap the floppy disk icon.

When using a computer,

If you have the required permissions, you can enable slow mode on Discord by following these steps:

1. Either click the cog wheel next to the channel's name or right-click on it and select 'Edit channel.'

2. Under 'Overview,' you should see a meter next to the 'Slowmode' setting. The range of this meter is 'Off' to '6h'.

3. The default setting for the slow mode is 'Off'. You can adjust the time interval by dragging the bar to any number displayed on the meter. To confirm, click 'Save changes'.

4. You can set the timer to anywhere between 5 and 6 hours. Members of the channel will be limited to sending a single message to that channel during the specified time period.