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title: /force verify
description: Send an unverified member the verification challenge directly.
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## Overview

`/force verify` sends a verification prompt to an unverified member. You can set a time limit and choose whether they receive it via DM or in a channel.

## Required Permissions

- **Manage Server**

## Subcommands

### verify

| Option | Required | Description |
|--------|----------|-------------|
| `user` | Yes | Member to force into verification |
| `reason` | No | Reason for the action |
| `timeout` | No | Auto-kick if they don't verify in time, e.g. `5m`, `10m`, `1h` |
| `destination` | No | **DM** (default) or **channel** (sends in the verification channel) |
| `remove_roles` | No | Strip existing roles and re-run verification, even if already verified |

## Behavior

- Requires verification to be enabled and a verification channel set with `/verification settings`.
- Refuses to run on an already-verified member unless `remove_roles` is on, which strips their current roles and puts them through verification again.
- If `destination` is DM and DMs fail, the prompt is sent in the verification channel instead.
- With `timeout` set, the member is kicked if they don't verify in time.
- A case is created and the action is logged.