ban

A yellow square sign with the word BAN written in bold black capital letters.
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What does the ban emoji mean?

A bold, yellow warning sign that shuts down the conversation instantly.

This emoji features the word 'BAN' in bold, black, sans-serif text centered on a bright yellow, rounded-square background. It is commonly used in Discord communities as a humorous or mock-serious reaction to bad takes, spam, or unwanted behavior, serving as a playful way to threaten a timeout or express disapproval.

When to use it

  • Signaling disapproval of a bad joke
  • Humorously threatening a server member
  • Reacting to an annoying or spammy message
  • Shutting down a controversial conversation thread

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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.