Enable or disable slow mode (join throttle) in the current channel. This is a shorthand for /mode +j
or /mode -j.
When to Use It
Use it when many users or bots join in a short time, for example during a join flood. It slows down new arrivals without closing the channel.
Syntax
/slow <seconds> /slow 0
Parameters
seconds
— Length of the join throttle window in seconds. Use
0
to disable.
How It Works
When enabled, new joins are throttled to prevent flooding. The mode allows a limited number of joins per time window. Use
/slow 0 to disable slow mode.
The channel allows at most 5 joins in any period of the length you give. For example, /slow 10 allows 5 joins every 10 seconds. It sets mode +j 5:10. Anyone who tries to join after the limit is reached is refused and asked to try again shortly. Bots are not limited.
Everyone in the channel sees a mode change line. In a registered channel, the setting is saved and stays after a restart.
Rules & Limits
- Requires operator (@) or owner (~) status
- The number of seconds is required. Without it, you see the usage line.
- The value must be a whole number. Text or a negative number gets the usage line.
- Half-operators cannot use this command
- You must type it in a channel window, not in a private conversation
Examples
/slow 10 /slow 0
