How to Create a Discord Bot
Step-by-step guide for setting up a Discord bot and retrieving the bot token.
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This guide walks you through the steps to create a Discord bot, configure its permissions, and obtain the bot token required for integration.
🔧 Step 1: Create the Bot Application
- Visit the Discord Developer Portal.
- Click on "New Application".
- Give your application a name and click "Create".
🤖 Step 2: Enable Bot Features
- Navigate to the "Bot" tab in the left-hand sidebar.
- Click "Add Bot" and confirm.
- Under Privileged Gateway Intents, enable the following:
- Server Members Intent
- Message Content Intent
Make sure to enable them before proceeding.
🔑 Step 3: Retrieve the Bot Token
To get the token that allows your app to authenticate:
- On the same "Bot" tab, click "Reset Token".
- Copy the generated Bot Token and keep it in a secure place.
🚀 Step 4: Add the Bot to Your Server
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Go to the "Installation" tab
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Optionally, disable the "User Install" option if you don’t want regular users to install the bot.
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Under Scopes, check "bot".
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Scroll down to Bot Permissions and select:
- Read Message History
- Send Messages
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Copy the generated invite link from the bottom.
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Open the link in your browser and select the server where you want to install the bot.
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Confirm the permissions and click "Authorize".
🎉 Congratulations!
🎉 That’s it! Your Discord bot is now created and ready to be used.
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