About this template
Managing a growing Discord community requires a dedicated team. This Discord Moderator Application template helps server owners and administrators identify the best candidates by collecting essential information about their experience, availability, and conflict resolution skills. Instead of messy direct messages or unorganized forum posts, you can centralize all applications into a single, searchable Google Sheet.
This template is designed to filter for quality, asking specific scenario-based questions to ensure potential moderators understand your server's rules and expectations. By standardizing the application process, you save time during the review phase and ensure that every applicant is evaluated against the same criteria. Whether you are running a small hobbyist server or a large-scale gaming community, this form provides the professional structure needed to build a reliable and effective moderation team.
Key features
- Standardize applicant responses for easier comparison.
- Collect Discord usernames and availability in one place.
- Include scenario-based questions to test moderation judgment.
- Fully customizable to match your specific server rules.
- Seamlessly integrates with Google Sheets for application tracking.
Use cases
- Recruiting new staff for gaming communities.
- Screening candidates for hobbyist or niche interest servers.
- Managing seasonal moderator applications for large events.
- Building a backup list of potential staff members.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Please provide your real name or the name you prefer to be called by.
- Discord Username (Short answer)Please include your full username (e.g., username#0000).
- Age (Short answer)Applicants must be at least 13 years old to comply with Discord's Terms of Service.
- What is your primary timezone? (Short answer)This helps us ensure we have coverage across different times of the day.
- Do you have previous moderation experience? (Paragraph)List any servers you have moderated for or relevant leadership experience.
- How would you handle a user spamming in the chat? (Paragraph)Describe the steps you would take according to our server rules.
- How would you handle a user using hate speech or slurs? (Paragraph)This is a zero-tolerance policy. Explain your immediate action.
- Are you familiar with Discord moderation tools? (Checkboxes)Select all that apply.
- Why do you want to be a moderator here? (Paragraph)Tell us why you are a good fit for our specific community.
- Additional Comments (Paragraph)Is there anything else you would like us to know?
FAQ
How do I use this template for my server?
Simply click the link to create a copy in your Google Drive. You can then edit the questions to match your server's specific rules and share the link in your Discord announcements channel.
Can I add more questions to this form?
Yes. Once you have your own copy, you can add, remove, or reorder any questions using the standard Google Forms editor.
Where do the applications go?
All submissions are saved in your Google Form's 'Responses' tab. You can also link the form to a Google Sheet to view all applications in a spreadsheet format.
Is this form mobile-friendly?
Yes, Google Forms are natively responsive and will work perfectly for applicants on both desktop and mobile devices.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.