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

# Fuzzy Mode

> Fuzzy Mode helps catch impersonators who use unusual characters to bypass your filters — like fancy Unicode letters, invisible symbols, or stylized usernames.

When enabled, Fuzzy Mode automatically converts these characters into their closest **normal ASCII equivalents**, then checks them against your blocklist.

### Why Use Fuzzy Mode?

Impersonators often try to avoid detection by using altered versions of names:

* `Ɇlσn`, `ᴇ͟l͟o͟n`, or `Ｅ𝓵𝓸𝓷`
* `P̵̻̅ã̷͊s̸̍̐c̴͛̾a̵̚͝l̶̃̔` instead of `Pascal`

With Fuzzy Mode, all of these will be normalized to `Elon` or `Pascal`, and filtered accordingly.

<Note>
  This means **you don’t need to add every possible variant** to your blocklist — just the core word.
</Note>

### Sub-only Feature

Fuzzy Mode is available **exclusively** to servers with an active subscription.

If you're already subscribed, enable it with the following command: `/settings fuzzy set-state fuzzy-state:enable`

You’ll receive a confirmation message once the mode is active.

<Tip>
  After enabling **Fuzzy Mode**, we recommend running a one-time `/cleanse` to identify users who may now match the Blocklist after normalization.
  This helps catch previously undetected impersonators or scam accounts.
</Tip>

### Notes

* Fuzzy Mode works across **username** and **nickname** filters
* No action is taken unless a fuzzy-normalized match is found in your existing blocklist
* You can disable it at any time using: `/settings fuzzy set-state fuzzy-state:disable`