ban

Prohibition sign consisting of a white circle with a diagonal line on a black background.
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What does the ban emoji mean?

A universal symbol for stopping, blocking, or prohibiting unwanted behavior.

This emoji features the classic 'no' or 'prohibited' symbol, consisting of a circle with a diagonal line through it. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for moderating discussions, shutting down off-topic conversations, or humorously indicating that something is strictly forbidden.

When to use it

  • Signaling that a conversation is forbidden
  • Shutting down an unwanted or inappropriate topic
  • Indicating that a user is being blocked
  • Humorously enforcing rules in a chat room

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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.