> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://startit.bot/blog/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Stop the Leave-and-Rejoin Loophole: How to Fix Role Evasion on Discord - URL: https://startit.bot/blog/stop-the-leave-and-rejoin-loophole-how-to-fix-role-evasion-on-discord/ - Published: 2026-04-08T07:30:43.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-08T07:30:43.000Z - Description: If someone can clear a mute just by leaving and rejoining, your rules are basically optional. Stop letting users treat the "Leave" button like a reset switch; here is the simplest way to close that loophole for good. - Author: StartIT - Tags: Tutorials, Server Management We’ve all been there. You finally catch a troublemaker, issue a "Muted" role to cool things down, and... they leave the server. Two minutes later, they’re back, their name is white, and they’re typing in #general like nothing happened. This is the **Leave-and-Rejoin loophole**, and it’s one of the biggest headaches for Discord moderators. By default, Discord doesn’t "remember" who had what role once they exit the server. To the system, they are a brand-new guest every time. Fortunately, there’s a simple, automated way to slam this door shut forever. > Consistency is the backbone of a healthy community. If your penalties can be cleared by simply clicking "Leave Server," your rules lose their authority. ## Solution for losing roles The [StartIT](https://startit.bot/?ref=startit.bot) bot features a powerful "Sticky Roles" system called **Restoring Roles**. It keeps a database of every user’s roles and reapplies them the second they step back into your server. No more manual checking of logs, no more "oops, I forgot he was muted." ### Add StartIT to Your Discord Server **Head over to the website:** Visit [https://startit.bot/](https://startit.bot/?ref=startit.bot) and log in using your Discord account. [All-in-one bot for Leveling, Moderation & Economy500,000+ servers of all sizes use StartIT as the primary bot for Economy, Leveling, Moderation, Auto Channels, Welcomer, AutoMod and more... Everything configurable in our gorgeous dashboard!![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/icon/favicon.ico)StartIT – Discord Bot![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/thumbnail/embed.png)](https://startit.bot/?ref=startit.bot) ![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/2026/03/obraz-7.png) **Invite the Bot:** Select the server you want to enhance. ![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/2026/03/obraz-8.png) > **Note:** You must have **Administrator** permissions for the server to appear in the selection list. ## Enable Restoring Roles 1. **Navigate to Auto Roles**: On the left-hand sidebar, find the module management. (1) 2. **Enable Auto Roles**: Find switch on the top of the screen and switch it. (2) 3. **Enable the Feature**: Locate the "Restoring Roles" section and flip the toggle to green. (3) ![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/2026/04/obraz.png) ## Which Mode Should You Use? This is where people often get confused, but it’s actually very simple once you look at it this way. Click the **Not restored / Restored** labels in the dashboard to toggle your strategy. ![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/2026/04/obraz-1.png) - **Not restored (The "Everything Except" Mode):** Best if you want users to keep *everything* (levels, colors, access) but want to exclude a few specific things—like a "New Member" role or a "Temporary Guest" badge. If you want 100% of roles to be returned to every user (the "Mirror" effect), just keep it on ****"Not restored"** and leave the list below completely empty! - **Restored (The "Only These" Mode):** Best if you don't care about their old cosmetic roles, but you want to make sure **penalties** stick no matter what. If you want to stop people from dodging punishments, click the word ****"Restored"** and select your "Muted" or "Penalty" roles in the list below. ☢️ If you select **Restored** (Only These) but don't add any roles to the list, the bot will not restore anything. It will assume you want to restore nothing. ## Which Roles Should You Keep? Not every role is worth saving. Here’s a breakdown of how to manage your list like a pro: ### Roles You SHOULD Restore (The "Must-Haves") These are your moderation anchors. If these aren't restored, your mod team is working for nothing. - **Muted / Silenced:** The most common role people try to dodge. - **Warned (Level 1/2/3):** If you use roles to track warnings. - **Probation / Jailed:** Any role that restricts access to specific channels. - **Verified:** If your server has a manual verification process, you don’t want people skipping the queue by re-joining. ### Roles You Might NOT Want to Restore - **New Member / Unverified:** If they re-join, they *should* be treated as new so they have to agree to rules again. - **Level Roles (Optional):** Some owners prefer users to "earn" their spot back if they decide to leave. - **Event Roles:** Roles from a Christmas or Summer event that has already ended. ![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/2026/04/obraz-2.png) ## Save changes! ![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/2026/04/obraz-3.png) ⚠️ Ensure the StartIT bot's role is **above** the roles you want it to give back. Discord won't let a bot give a role that is "higher" than itself! ![](https://startit.bot/blog/content/images/2026/04/obraz-4.png) ****Ready to secure your server?** Stop letting trolls dictate the rules. [Enable Restoring Roles ](https://startit.bot/?utm%5Fsource=blog) ## Questions and answers #### What is Discord role evasion? It is a tactic where users leave and immediately rejoin a server to automatically clear penalty roles, such as "Muted" or "Jailed." #### How do I make Discord roles stay after someone leaves? You need to enable "Sticky Roles." Using the ****StartIT bot**, you can use the ****Restoring Roles** feature to automatically re-apply roles when a user returns. #### Does Discord have a native "Sticky Roles" feature? No. Discord does not natively remember roles for departed members. You must use a third-party bot like ****StartIT** to manage this. #### How do I stop users from bypassing a mute by re-joining? Enable ****Restoring Roles** in the StartIT dashboard, set the mode to ****"Restored,"** and add your "Muted" role to the list. #### Why is the bot not restoring roles on my server? Ensure the ****StartIT bot role** is positioned higher than the roles you want it to manage in your Discord Server Settings hierarchy. #### Can I choose which roles are not restored? Yes. By using the ****"Not restored"** mode in StartIT, you can list specific roles (like "New Member") that you want the bot to ignore. #### Is role restoration automatic? Yes. Once configured in the ****Auto roles** tab, the bot detects a returning user and reapplies their previous roles within seconds.