Verification
Steam and IP duplicate checks for whitelist forms
Duplicate applications are easier to review when Discord whitelist forms are connected to Steam, IP, fingerprint, and history signals instead of only free-text answers.
Canonical: https://coremoderator.com/blog/steam-ip-duplicate-checks
Signals worth checking
- Discord account and server membership show who submitted the form.
- Steam identity helps connect the applicant to a game account.
- IP and fingerprint signals can highlight repeated submissions where enabled.
- Application history gives staff context before approval.
Review workflow
A duplicate signal should help staff review the case, not automatically punish a legitimate player without context.
- Show staff the reason a submission looks repeated.
- Use tickets when the applicant needs to explain the situation.
- Keep decision logs so owner review stays traceable.