Your Discord server, explained step by step
From your first channels to a well-run mod team: clear guides with checklists, common mistakes and answers to the questions people ask most.
- 14 guides
- 4 topics
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Create a Discord server: set up categories, channels, roles and permissions properly
Create a Discord server and structure it properly: categories, channels, roles and permissions step by step, with Community features and a template.
Setup
Channels, roles, welcome and support: get your server in shape.
- 7 min read
Create a Discord server: set up categories, channels, roles and permissions properly
Create a Discord server and structure it properly: categories, channels, roles and permissions step by step, with Community features and a template.
Read more - 7 min read
Discord server template: build roles, channels and permissions in minutes
A Discord server template creates roles, channels, permissions and rules for you automatically: check the preview, apply it, and undo it if needed.
Read more - 7 min read
Set up Discord roles: hierarchy, permissions and a self-assign role menu
Set up Discord roles properly: role hierarchy, permissions, channel overwrites and a role menu that lets members assign roles to themselves.
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Set Up a Discord Welcome Message: Greeting, Rules and Onboarding
Set up a Discord welcome message with placeholders, image and embed, let members accept the rules with a button and combine it with Discord onboarding.
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Set up a ticket system in Discord: support with panels, categories and transcripts
How to set up a ticket system for your Discord server: panel, categories, staff roles, transcripts, replies from the dashboard and a support portal.
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Moderation & safety
AutoMod, verification, raid protection, backups and a team that knows what to do.
- 8 min read
Set up Discord AutoMod: block bad words, spam, links and phishing
Set up Discord AutoMod: word filter, spam protection, links, invites and phishing. Discord's own AutoMod vs. a bot AutoMod compared, with recommended settings.
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Set up Discord verification: button, captcha and rules acceptance
Set up Discord verification with a button, captcha or email code, have members accept your rules and keep alt accounts out. Step by step with Lizbot.
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Set up Discord raid protection: protect your server from raids, spam and nukes
Set up Discord raid protection: detect join waves, lockdown, alt accounts, anti-nuke and backups. Protect your server and respond right in an emergency.
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Build a Discord moderation team: roles, warnings, cases and appeals
How to build a Discord moderation team: the right roles and permissions, warnings with escalation, case files, member reports and fair ban appeals.
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Back up your Discord server: create, download and restore backups
How to back up your Discord server: channels, roles, permissions and optionally messages, and how to get everything back after a nuke or a mistake.
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Community & growth
Levels, events and activities that keep members around and bring new ones in.
- 8 min read
Set Up a Discord Level System: XP, Role Rewards and Leaderboard
Set up a Discord level system: XP for messages and voice, roles as level rewards, fair rules against spam and a public leaderboard you can share.
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Grow Your Discord Server: Gain Members and Keep Them Active
Grow your Discord server with events, giveaways, polls, a level system and social alerts: attract new members and keep your community active long term.
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Organise an esports team on Discord: roster, scrims and statistics
How to run your esports team or clan on Discord: a roster with roles, scrims with sign-ups, reminders, a weekly availability poll and results with statistics.
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