This means the affected user won't be able to send messages, react to messages, join voice channels or video calls while in time out.
In order to access this feature, you will need to enable a new permission Time Out Members.
How to Time Out a User
Desktop/Browser
1. Moderators and Admins can right-click on the offending user’s name bringing up the Profile context menu. From there the moderator can select to put the user in time out:
2. Moderators and Admins then choose a time limit for the time out and provide a reason for the time out. This reason is recorded in the audit log.
3. Moderators and Admins with the ability to timeout users will see an icon after the time stamp. All other server members will see the message unchanged and the timed out users messages will appear “normal”.
Mobile
Time Out works similarly on mobile devices. Moderators and Admins can simply press and hold on the Users avatar to bring up their profile. Then press Timeout and confirm the duration of the timeout.
How to Remove a Time Out
Desktop/Browser
1. Moderators and Admins can right-click on the offending user’s name bringing up the Profile Context Menu, from there the moderator can select to remove the time out:
2. Confirm the removal of the Time Out.
Mobile
To remove Timeouts on mobile, press and hold on the User's avatar to bring up their profile. Then press Remove Timeout and confirm the removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the time limits I can put on time out?
A: You can choose between 60 seconds, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, or 1 week
Q: Can I mute people from specific channels instead of the whole server?
A: Right now the feature only allows you to mute them from all channels
Q: Can I see a list of which members have been muted?
A: Yes, you can see a list of members who are Time Out by checking out the server’s Members page. You can learn more about the Member page at this support article.
Q: Can users who have been Timed Out still view/read channels?
A: Yes, the users have not been removed from the server, but they will not be able to react or send messages in those channels. They will also be able to react to messages that already have reactions, but cannot add new reactions.
Q: Can I remove Time Out before the original time period?
A: Yes, you can remove someone from Time Out whenever you want.
Q: Can Automod time out server members?
A: Yes, Automod can time out server members utilizing the filters you set up for your server. You can learn more about Automod settings at this support article.
Q: Can apps access this feature?
A: Yes! Apps will have access to this via our API.