---
title: /slowmode
description: Set slowmode on the current channel.
---
## Overview

`/slowmode` sets or clears Discord's slowmode (message rate limit) on the channel you run it in.

## Required Permissions

- **Manage Channels**

## Options

| Option | Required | Description |
|--------|----------|-------------|
| `duration` | Yes | Slowmode delay, e.g. `10s`, `5m`. Use `0` or `off` to disable. |

## Behavior

- Durations are capped at Discord's maximum slowmode of 6 hours.
- Applies to the channel where you run the command.
- The change is logged to the channels log category if configured.
- To set slowmode on several channels at once, use `/slowmodebulk settings`.