$editChannelPerms

The $editChannelPerms[] function modifies the permissions of a role or user on a channel using numerical values (bitfields).

Syntax

$editChannelPerms[channelID;roleOrUserID;allow;deny]

Parameters

Parameter	Description
channelID	The ID of the target channel.
roleOrUserID	The ID of the role or the user.
allow	Bitfield of permissions to allow (integer).
deny	Bitfield of permissions to deny (integer).

Return value

This function does not return a value.

Behavior

• The bot must have MANAGE_ROLES or MANAGE_CHANNELS permission.
• Permissions are defined by numerical values:
  • 1024 = View channel
  • 2048 = Send messages
  • 4096 = Send TTS messages
  • 8192 = Manage messages
  • 16384 = Embed links
  • etc.

Examples

Locking a channel

$editChannelPerms[$channelID;$guildID;0;2048]
$sendMessage[Channel locked: messages disabled for @everyone.]

Unlocking a channel

$editChannelPerms[$channelID;$guildID;2048;0]
$sendMessage[Channel unlocked.]

Private channel by role

$editChannelPerms[$channelID;$guildID;0;1024]
$editChannelPerms[$channelID;$vipRoleID;1024;0]
$sendMessage[Channel made private for the VIP role.]

Notes

• The allow and deny permissions are sums of flags. Add the values together to combine permissions.
• $guildID represents the @everyone role.
• For a more readable approach, use $modifyChannelPerms[].