> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.apetopia.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Server Lockdown

> Instantly hide all Discord channels from members in an emergency.

Server Lockdown is an emergency tool. When activated, all text and announcement channels are immediately hidden from every member — regardless of their roles. Only server administrators retain access. One click to lock, one click to restore everything exactly as it was.

<Card title="Open in Apetopia →" href="https://apetopia.co/dashboard/discord/lockdown">
  Go directly to this feature in your dashboard.
</Card>

## When to use it

* **Raid or spam attack** — cut off all visibility immediately while you deal with the situation
* **Server compromise** — isolate the server while you audit permissions and remove bad actors
* **Structural changes** — keep members out while you reorganize channels or roles

## Activating a lockdown

1. Go to **Community → Server Lockdown**
2. Click **Lock server now**
3. Confirm in the dialog

The bot immediately denies `VIEW_CHANNEL` on every text and announcement channel. Members see an empty server. Administrators are unaffected — this is enforced by Discord itself.

## Lifting the lockdown

1. Go back to **Community → Server Lockdown**
2. Click **Unlock server**
3. Confirm in the dialog

The bot restores the exact original permission overwrites from before the lockdown. All role-based access returns to normal.

<Warning>
  Lockdown hides all channels instantly with no warning to members. Use it only when necessary and communicate what happened as soon as you can — through social media, a Discord announcement after unlocking, or direct messages to key members.
</Warning>