Protection messages

Protection messages explain what April did after a filter matched a message.

Configure a message

1. Open the protection filter.
2. Find the notification or message section.
3. Enable sending if the filter should notify anyone.
4. Choose whether April should reply, send a direct message, or post to a channel.
5. Select the channel when using channel notifications.
6. Write a short message or embed.
7. Save and trigger a safe test message.

Message destinations

• Reply keeps the warning close to the filtered message.
• Direct message avoids public callouts but can fail when user DMs are closed.
• Channel notification is useful for staff-only moderation logs.

Message content

Use a direct, non-accusatory message. Include the rule that was triggered and what the user should do next.

Use Create embed messages for composer behavior and Formatting variables for available variables.