ban

Ban symbol featuring a solid blue circle with a diagonal line through it.
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What does the ban emoji mean?

The ultimate sign that someone has crossed the line.

This classic 'ban' emoji is a staple in Discord server moderation, serving as a blunt, no-nonsense warning or a humorous way to tell someone they are being kicked out. It is frequently used by mods to signal authority or by friends joking around when someone says something particularly ridiculous. Its minimalist design makes it instantly recognizable in any chat context.

When to use it

  • Warning a user about breaking server rules
  • Joking about kicking a friend from chat
  • Signaling that a conversation is officially over
  • Reacting to an incredibly bad take online

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the ban image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the ban image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the ban image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.