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Account Scanner
Account Scanner is Bulwark's intelligent member screening system that evaluates new users when they join your server.
It helps identify suspicious accounts, potential raid participants, spam bots, and other high-risk users before they can cause problems.
What is Account Scanner?
Account Scanner automatically analyzes members when they join your server and assigns a risk level based on configurable checks.
Bulwark can detect:
- Newly created accounts
- Default avatars
- Suspicious usernames
- Bot accounts
- High-risk join patterns
- Potential raid accounts
How It Works
When a member joins:
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Member Joins
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Account Scanner Runs
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Risk Score Calculated
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Action TakenPossible actions include:
- Log Event
- Alert Moderators
- Assign Verification
- Kick User
- Ban User
- Increase Threat Score
Risk Levels
Low Risk
The account passed all configured checks.
Examples
- Established account
- Custom avatar
- Normal username
- Verified member
Medium Risk
The account triggered one or more warnings.
Examples
- New account
- No custom avatar
- Suspicious username
High Risk
The account appears highly suspicious.
Examples
- Extremely new account
- Raid-like username
- Multiple risk indicators
Account Age Detection
One of the most important checks.
Bulwark can automatically flag accounts younger than a specified age.
Example
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Minimum Account Age: 7 DaysAccounts younger than 7 days will be flagged.
Recommended Values
Small Servers
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3 DaysPublic Communities
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7 DaysHigh Security Servers
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30 DaysDefault Avatar Detection
Many spam and raid accounts never upload a profile picture.
Bulwark can detect:
- Default Discord Avatars
- Missing Avatars
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EnabledUsername Analysis
Account Scanner can evaluate usernames for suspicious patterns.
Examples include:
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free_nitro_2026
claimnitrohere
discord_staff_realUsername Checks
- Scam Keywords
- Excessive Numbers
- Repeated Characters
- Suspicious Patterns
Bot Detection
Detect automated accounts joining your server.
Bulwark can:
- Log Bot Joins
- Alert Staff
- Restrict Access
Threat Scoring
Each account receives a risk score.
Example:
| Indicator | Score |
|---|---|
| Account Under 1 Day | +50 |
| Default Avatar | +15 |
| Suspicious Username | +25 |
| Known Scam Pattern | +40 |
Example
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Account Age: 1 Day
Default Avatar: Yes
Suspicious Username: Yes
Total Score: 90
Risk Level: HighActions
Bulwark can automatically respond to suspicious accounts.
Log Only
Record the event without taking action.
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EnabledAlert Moderators
Send alerts to configured security channels.
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#security-alertsForce Verification
Require the user to complete verification.
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EnabledAutomatic Kick
Remove high-risk users automatically.
Use Carefully
Recommended only for heavily targeted servers.
Automatic Ban
Immediately ban extremely high-risk accounts.
Recommended
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DisabledUnless your server is experiencing ongoing raids.
Dashboard Configuration
Navigate to:
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Dashboard → Protection → Account ScannerAvailable settings:
- Enable Scanner
- Minimum Account Age
- Avatar Checks
- Username Checks
- Risk Thresholds
- Auto Actions
Security Logs
All Account Scanner events are logged.
Tracked events:
- Member Scanned
- Risk Detected
- Verification Required
- Auto Kick
- Auto Ban
Navigate to:
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Dashboard → Logs → Security LogsIntegration With Bulwark
Account Scanner works alongside:
- AntiRaid
- Verification
- Link Scanner
- Threat Detection
- Panic Mode
- Security Center
This provides multiple layers of protection against raids and malicious users.
Premium Features
⭐ Premium unlocks advanced scanning capabilities.
Advanced Risk Analysis
Additional behavioral checks and scoring.
Threat Intelligence
Detect known malicious account patterns.
Smart Recommendations
Automatically suggest actions based on detected threats.
Advanced Analytics
View detailed scan statistics and trends.
Recommended Configuration
Small Communities
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Account Age: 3 Days
Default Avatar Check: Enabled
Alerts: EnabledPublic Servers
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Account Age: 7 Days
Default Avatar Check: Enabled
Username Analysis: Enabled
Force Verification: EnabledHigh Security Servers
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Account Age: 30 Days
Advanced Risk Analysis: Enabled
Verification Required
Moderator Alerts EnabledRelated Pages
- AntiRaid
- Verification
- Link Scanner
- Security Center
- Threat Detection
- Discord AutoMod
Account Scanner helps stop suspicious users before they become a problem, providing an additional layer of protection for your Discord community.