AFK

Off by default

Members set an away message; anyone who mentions them sees it, and they get a summary of mentions when they’re back.

On this page

Set it upLink to this section

Open the dashboard and pick your server. Sign in with Discord if you haven’t.
Find AFK in the module list (press / to filter it, or ⌘K and type its name) and turn it on.
Go through the settings below. Simple mode shows the essentials; switch to Advanced for the rest.
Try it in Discord: /afk. Staff can restrict or turn off each command in Commands.

What you’ll find on the AFK page of the dashboard. Settings marked Advanced only show in Advanced mode.

AFK nicknameOn/off: Add a prefix to AFK members' nicknames. Kovu skips members whose highest role is above its own.
Nickname prefixAdvancedText
Default messageAdvancedText: Shown when a member goes AFK without a message.
Grace period (seconds)AdvancedNumber: Talking right after going AFK doesn't clear the status.
Ignored channelsChannels: Talking here never clears an AFK status. Pick a category to include its channels.

Welcome back messageOn/off: Say “Welcome back” in the channel when a member's status clears.
Missed mentions summaryChoice: Send returning members links to the messages that mentioned them, and messages left for them.

What members can turn on for themselves with /afk settings.

Profile bannersOn/off: Members can show their Discord profile banner on their AFK notice.
Leave a messageOn/off: Members can let others leave them a message while they're away.
Notify when backOn/off: Members can let others ask for a DM when they're back.

Each command works as a slash command and with your server’s prefix. Staff can restrict or turn off any of them in Commands.

Everyone

Set or manage AFK statuses

8 options

Examples

Pick your server, turn it on and save. Changes reach Discord in seconds.