Role ReactorAdding the Bot
Learn how to add Role Reactor Bot to your Discord server and configure it for role management.
Quick Installation
Recommended Method: Use the pre-configured invitation link with all required permissions included.
Access the Invitation Link
Add Role Reactor Bot to Your Server
The invitation link includes all necessary permissions pre-selected for optimal functionality.
Select Target Server
- Choose your server from the dropdown menu
- Verify you have "Manage Server" permission (required to add bots)
- Click "Continue" to proceed
Review Required Permissions
The bot requires the following permissions to function properly:
- Manage Roles - Assign and remove roles from members
- Manage Messages - Manage role-reaction messages
- Add Reactions - Add emoji reactions to role selection messages
- Read Message History - Monitor reaction events and read channel history
- View Channel - Access channels where the bot operates
- Send Messages - Respond to commands and create role messages
- Embed Links - Create rich embedded messages
- Manage Server - Manage server settings and configurations
- Use External Emojis - Use emojis from other servers
Click "Authorize" to grant these permissions and complete the installation.
Verify Installation
- Check your server member list - Role Reactor Bot should appear online
- Verify the bot is visible in your channels
- Test functionality by running
/helpto confirm the bot responds
Manual Permission Configuration
If you prefer to configure permissions manually or need to adjust them after installation:
Required Permissions
Ensure Role Reactor Bot has the following permissions in your server:
- Manage Roles - Essential for role assignment operations
- Manage Messages - Required to manage role-reaction messages
- Add Reactions - Necessary to add emojis to role messages
- Read Message History - Required to detect member reactions and read channel history
- View Channel - Needed to access channels where the bot operates
- Send Messages - Required to respond to commands and create role messages
- Embed Links - Required to create rich embedded messages
- Manage Server - Required to manage server settings and configurations
- Use External Emojis - Required to use emojis from other servers
Optional Permissions
For advanced features, the bot may also benefit from:
- Move Members - Required for voice channel disconnection (voice restrictions)
- Mute Members - Required for voice channel muting (voice restrictions)
Permission Value
If you need the permission value for manual configuration: 268790880
Role Hierarchy Configuration
Critical: The bot can only manage roles that are positioned below its own role in your server's role hierarchy.
Access Server Settings
- Right-click your server name
- Select "Server Settings"
- Navigate to "Roles" in the left sidebar
Configure Bot Role Position
- Locate "Role Reactor Bot" role in the role list
- Drag the bot's role upward so it is positioned above any roles you want it to manage
- Save your changes
Recommended Role Hierarchy
@Server Owner (highest position)
@Administrators
@Moderators
@Role Reactor Bot ← Bot role positioned here
@VIP Members ← Bot can manage this
@Gamers ← Bot can manage this
@Artists ← Bot can manage this
@everyone (lowest position)Optional Customization
Bot Nickname
To customize the bot's display name:
- Right-click the bot in your member list
- Select "Change Nickname"
- Enter your preferred name (e.g., "Role Manager", "Roles")
Custom Bot Role
To create a custom role for the bot:
- Navigate to Server Settings > Roles
- Create a new role with your preferred name and color
- Assign the role to the bot
- Position the role correctly in the hierarchy
Next: Proceed to the Setup Guide to create your first role message.