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How to Set Up WhatsApp Group Moderation

Step-by-step guide: How to Set Up WhatsApp Group Moderation. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

WhatsApp moderation at scale = anti-spam + anti-link + anti-flood + warning ladder + auto-kick + transparent mod log. This is the all-in-one walkthrough, different from /whatsapp-moderation-setup in that it is the dashboard-first variant for admins who prefer GUI configuration.

Prerequisites

  • Bot is admin in target group.
  • Defined rules.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Dashboard → Groups → click group → Moderation

    You will see toggles for Anti-spam, Anti-link, Anti-flood, Profanity filter, Warning ladder.

  2. 2

    Toggle on the categories you want

    Start with Anti-spam + Anti-flood. Add Anti-link after a week if link spam is still an issue.

  3. 3

    Configure thresholds

    Defaults work for most groups; tighten for high-bar communities.

  4. 4

    Pick the warning ladder

    3-warning default → kick. Each warning expires after 30 days.

  5. 5

    Pin the rules

    Run !setrules then !rules pin in the group.

Expected result

A self-moderating group with clear escalation rules.

Power-user tips

  • Start permissive; tighten only if data shows offenders slipping through.

Frequently asked questions

Bot or dashboard?

Both, they edit the same config. Dashboard is friendlier for first-time setup; in-chat commands are faster for tweaks.

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