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A grey hammer with the word BAN written on it, striking down with a bright yellow and orange explosion effect.
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What does the ban emoji mean?

The ultimate power move for silencing troublemakers in the chat.

The Ban Hammer is a classic internet trope representing the swift and decisive power of moderators. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities, used to playfully threaten or jokingly announce the removal of a user who has crossed the line or posted something particularly cringe-worthy.

When to use it

  • Warning a user about breaking server rules
  • Jokingly threatening to ban a close friend
  • Reacting to a particularly bad take online
  • Shutting down a chaotic or spammy conversation

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the ban image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.