funkwhale/docs/moderator/external-users/rules/edit.md

Edit a moderation rule

Purging a user's data removes all objects and caches associated to that user. This impacts users who have objects from these users in their libraries.

You can change a moderation rule on a user at any time.

:::{dropdown} Required permissions :icon: key

• {guilabel}Moderation – provides access to the administration and moderation menus.

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To update an existing moderation rule:

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:::{tab-item} Desktop :sync: desktop

1. Log in to your {term}pod.
2. Select the wrench icon ({fa}wrench) at the top of the sidebar to open the {guilabel}Administration menu.
3. Select {guilabel}Moderation. The {guilabel}Reports page opens.
4. Select {guilabel}Users at the top of the page. The {guilabel}Users page opens. You can see a list of known users on this page.
5. Select the user with the moderation rule you want to edit. The user's moderation page opens.
6. Select {guilabel}Edit under the {guilabel}This user is subject to specific moderation rules header. The moderation policy form opens.
7. Optional – Edit the following settings:
   • {guilabel}Enabled – toggle this switch to enable or disable the rule without deleting it.
   • {guilabel}Reason – update the reason for the moderation rule.
8. Optional – Update your moderation rule:
   • {guilabel}Block everything – purge all content from this user and block all content.
   • {guilabel}Reject media – only reject media files such as audio files, avatars, and album art.
9. Select {guilabel}Update to save your rule.

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:::{tab-item} Mobile :sync: mobile

1. Log in to your {term}pod.
2. Select the wrench icon ({fa}wrench) at the top of the screen to open the {guilabel}Administration menu.
3. Select {guilabel}Moderation. The {guilabel}Reports page opens.
4. Select {guilabel}Users at the top of the page. The {guilabel}Users page opens. You can see a list of known users on this page.
5. Select the user with the moderation rule you want to edit. The user's moderation page opens.
6. Select {guilabel}Edit under the {guilabel}This user is subject to specific moderation rules header. The moderation policy form opens.
7. Optional – Edit the following settings:
   • {guilabel}Enabled – toggle this switch to enable or disable the rule without deleting it.
   • {guilabel}Reason – update the reason for the moderation rule.
8. Optional – Update your moderation rule:
   • {guilabel}Block everything – purge all content from this user and block all content.
   • {guilabel}Reject media – only reject media files such as audio files, avatars, and album art.
9. Select {guilabel}Update to save your rule.

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You're done! The changes to the rule take effect as soon as you update it.