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Adding the Bot

Learn how to add Role Reactor Bot to your Discord server and set it up for role management.

🎯 Quick Add (Recommended)

Fastest way: Use our pre-configured invitation link with all the right permissions!

Add Role Reactor Bot to Your Server

Select Your Server

  1. Choose your server from the dropdown menu
  2. Make sure you have permission to add bots (you need "Manage Server" permission)
  3. Click "Continue"

Review Permissions

The bot needs these permissions to work properly:

  • ✅ Manage Roles - To give and remove roles from members
  • ✅ Send Messages - To respond to your commands
  • ✅ Add Reactions - To add emoji reactions to messages
  • ✅ Read Message History - To see when people react
  • ✅ View Channel - To see channels where it operates

Click "Authorize" to confirm these permissions.

Verify the Bot Joined

  1. Check your server member list - Role Reactor Bot should appear online
  2. Look in your channels - The bot should be visible
  3. Test with a command - Try typing /help to see if it responds

🔧 Manual Permission Setup

If you prefer to set up permissions manually or need to adjust them later:

Required Permissions Checklist

Make sure Role Reactor Bot has these permissions in your server:

  • Manage Roles - Essential for role assignment
  • Send Messages - To respond to commands
  • Add Reactions - To add emojis to role messages
  • Read Message History - To detect when members react
  • View Channel - To access channels where it works
  • Use Slash Commands - To register and use commands

Permission Number

If you need the permission number: 268823616

🎭 Setting Up Bot Role Position

Important: The bot can only manage roles that are below its own role in your server's role hierarchy!

Go to Server Settings

  1. Right-click your server name
  2. Select "Server Settings"
  3. Click "Roles" in the left sidebar

Position the Bot Role

  1. Find "Role Reactor Bot" role in the list
  2. Drag it up so it's above any roles you want it to manage
  3. Save changes

Example Role Hierarchy

@Server Owner (highest)
@Administrators
@Moderators
@Role Reactor Bot  ← Bot role here
@VIP Members       ← Can manage this
@Gamers           ← Can manage this
@Artists          ← Can manage this
@everyone (lowest)

🎨 Customizing Bot Appearance (Optional)

Change Bot Nickname

  1. Right-click the bot in your member list
  2. Select "Change Nickname"
  3. Enter a custom name (e.g., "Role Manager", "🎭 Roles")

Create Custom Role for Bot

  1. Go to Server Settings > Roles
  2. Create a new role with a custom name and color
  3. Assign it to the bot and position it correctly

Next: Ready to create your first role message? Check out Setup Guide!

First Steps

Get started with Role Reactor Bot by creating your first role message and understanding how it works.

Setup Guide

Complete setup guide for Role Reactor Bot - from installation to creating your first role messages