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# Ban

## Syntax

#### Temporary

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This is how you ban a user temporarily.

The user will be sent a direct message with the reason, duration, and an [appeal link](/moderation-guide/handling-rule-breaks/appeals.md).&#x20;

#### Permanent

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This is how you ban a user permanently.

The user will be sent a direct message with the reason and an [appeal link](/moderation-guide/handling-rule-breaks/appeals.md).&#x20;

#### No Appeal

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This is how you ban a user permanently with no appeal link.

The user will be sent a direct message with the reason.&#x20;

## Permission Level

### <mark style="color:purple;">`Senior Mod+`</mark>