Introduction

The disable command temporarily deactivates the URL blocking system in your server, allowing all URLs to be posted without restriction. The blocked URL list remains intact and will be enforced again when you re-enable the system.

This is useful for temporary maintenance, testing, or special events where you want to allow all links temporarily.

Usage

This command can be used by users with the "urlblock.disable" permission by running /urlblock disable

Response

When URL blocking is successfully disabled, you'll receive confirmation:

Success Response

✅ URL Blocking Disabled
URL blocking has been disabled in this server.

Customization Options

This command has no additional options - it simply disables the URL blocking system.

Steps to Disable URL Blocking

What Happens When Disabled

Message Scanning Stops

Messages are no longer scanned for blocked URLs - all links can be posted freely.

Block List Preserved

Your blocked URL list remains intact and unchanged - it's just not being enforced.

Immediate Effect

URL blocking stops immediately - users can post any URLs without restriction.

Cache Remains

The blocked URL cache stays in memory, ready for when you re-enable the system.

Important Notes

Temporary Nature

• Disabling is meant to be temporary, not permanent
• Your block list is preserved and ready for re-enabling
• Consider removing individual URLs instead of disabling entirely

Security Impact

• All URLs can be posted while disabled, including malicious ones
• Monitor your server extra carefully during this time
• Have moderators on standby to handle potential issues

Does Not Delete Block List

• Your blocked URLs remain in the database
• They'll be enforced again when you re-enable
• Use /urlblock delete if you want to permanently remove URLs

Permission Required

• Only users with urlblock.disable permission can deactivate the system
• This permission should be granted carefully as it reduces server protection

No Configuration Loss

• All settings and blocked URLs are preserved
• Re-enabling restores full functionality immediately
• No need to reconfigure anything after re-enabling

Common Use Cases

Testing and Debugging

Temporarily disable to test if URL blocking is causing unexpected issues:

1. /urlblock disable
2. Test your issue
3. /urlblock enable

Special Events

Allow all URLs during special events or community activities:

Before event: /urlblock disable
After event: /urlblock enable

Maintenance Window

Disable during bot maintenance or major changes:

/urlblock disable
(perform maintenance)
/urlblock enable

False Positive Investigation

Temporarily disable to investigate if legitimate URLs are being blocked:

/urlblock disable
(investigate and adjust block list)
/urlblock enable

Troubleshooting

URLs Still Being Blocked

Problem: URLs still blocked after disabling

Solutions:

• Verify the disable command completed successfully
• Check /urlblock listcached to see the enabled status
• Ensure no other anti-spam systems are blocking URLs
• Try re-running the disable command

Cannot Re-Enable

Problem: Unable to enable after disabling

Solutions:

• Check you have urlblock.enable permission
• Verify the bot is still online and responsive
• Try running /urlblock list to check system status
• Contact support if issue persists

Unexpected Disabling

Problem: System disabled without your action

Solutions:

• Check moderation logs to see who disabled it
• Verify your permission settings
• Re-enable immediately if it was unintentional
• Review who has urlblock.disable permission

Permission Errors

Problem: Cannot disable the system

Solutions:

• Verify you have urlblock.disable permission
• Contact server administrators
• Check your role's permission configuration