Discord Bot guides and articles, page 3
153 Discord Bot articles, newest first. This page lists articles 97 to 144, published from May 12, 2025 to Apr 12, 2026.
Discord API v9 is deprecated. Learn what changed in API v10, how to migrate your bot library, update privileged intents, and what happens if you stay on v9.
Pycord vs discord.py in November 2026: which Python versions each allows (py-cord stops at 3.14), slash, bridge and hybrid commands, voice, and which to pick.
Set up YAGPDB reaction roles in 2026: role commands and a group in the control panel, then /rolemenu create. Single mode keeps one role per group.
A complete guide to setting up a Discord bot integration in 2026, covering the API, permissions, event handling, and keeping your bot online 24/7.
Looking for Discord bot hosting? Learn how to host your Discord AI bots, reaction role bots, and database bots 24/7 on a cheap VPS.
Discord API changes in 2026, newest first: the 28 to 30 October entries with the code change each needs, discord.js 14.28.0 and the 16 November deadline.
Practical guide to Discord username availability checks in 2026, including official limits, safe workflows, and why unofficial probing endpoints fail.
Discord bot hosting 24/7: VPS, PM2, systemd, Docker, monitoring, costs. Why a small EU VPS such as Space-Node beats unreliable free bot tiers.
How to set up Discord forum channels in 2026: the Community requirement, post guidelines, tags, layout, sort order, slowmode, moderation and forums vs threads.
Discord privileged intents in 2026: since 10 June review starts at 10,000 users instead of 100 servers, with 90 days to apply and a yearly reapplication...
The latest discord.js version is 14.28.0 from 30 October 2026. What it adds, how to update and check your version, which Node.js to run and where v15 stands.
Set up Discord reaction roles with Carl-bot's /reactionrole commands, a YAGPDB role menu or Discord's own Onboarding, with the current menu names, the 20...
AI bots are the most-requested Discord feature in 2026. Here's how to build one that connects GPT-4 to your Discord server using the OpenAI API.
Automated verification prevents bots and raiders while auto-role systems streamline new member onboarding. Here's how to implement both correctly.
Manual bot deployments cause downtime and deployment anxiety. CI/CD automates the process so every git push deploys safely and predictably.
The right database for your Discord bot depends on your scale, query complexity, and operational preferences. Here's how to choose.
Discord bots running for weeks without restart develop memory leaks that cause crashes and OOM kills. Here's how to identify and fix common memory issues.
Monetising your Discord bot is possible but has legal and TOS constraints. Here's what's allowed, what generates real revenue, and how to implement it.
No one notices when their Discord bot silently goes offline until someone tries to use it. Here's how to set up monitoring that tells you before they do.
Run a Discord bot under PM2: automatic restarts, a crash loop limit with max_restarts and min_uptime, deploys with pm2 reload, logs and Discord alerts.
Discord bot rate limits explained for 2026. Handle 429 errors, global limits, webhook limits, retry_after responses, discord.js queues, and ban prevention.
Exposed Discord bot tokens lead to bot takeovers and server raids. These security practices protect your bot and your communities.
Discord requires sharding for bots in 2,500+ guilds. Here's a practical guide to implementing sharding without breaking your existing code.
A Discord bot needs to be online 24/7 to be useful. Moving it from your local machine to a VPS is simpler than you think. Here's the complete setup.
A web dashboard lets server admins configure your Discord bot without touching code or config files. Here's how to build one using Express and Discord OAuth2.
Economy bots are among the most engaging community tools on Discord. Here's how to build one with a balance system, item shop, and responsibly designed games.
Discord's API has changed significantly since the early discord.js days. V10 and the 2025-2026 gateway changes affect how bots connect and handle events.
A bot optimised for 5 servers needs fundamental changes to work well in 1000+. Here's the architecture patterns that scale.
Discord webhook rate limits explained for 2026. Learn safe webhook automation, retry_after handling, batching, embeds, alerts, and how to avoid 429 errors.
Link Discord to FiveM with txAdmin's bot or Badger_Discord_API, then turn Discord roles into ace permissions with DiscordAcePerms, with every config line.
The most effective customer acquisition channels for small game server hosting businesses are the communities where your potential customers already live.
TypeScript offers type safety and better IDE support but adds build step complexity. Here's an honest assessment for Discord bot development.
Restart the server from Discord. Check player count without joining. Get crash alerts at 3 AM. Here is how to build or set up a Discord bot that manages...
A complete guide to linking your Minecraft server chat to a Discord channel. DiscordSRV handles chat syncing, join/leave messages, death messages, and even...
How to set up continuous deployment for your Discord bot. Covers Git workflows, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and zero-downtime updates.
How to build a Discord music bot with voice channel support. Covers audio streaming, queue management, and why self-hosted music bots are better than public...
How to add premium features to your Discord bot and process payments with Stripe. Covers subscription models, feature gating, and building a sustainable bot...
How to build an active Discord community for your Rust server. Covers bot setup, server-to-Discord bridges, event management, and retention strategies.
How to keep your Discord bot token secure. Covers environment variables, secret management, common theft vectors, and what to do if your token is compromised.
How to keep your Discord bot running without mysterious crashes. Covers process managers, health checks, automatic restarts, and monitoring for bots that...
How to build and manage a Discord server that supports your hosting business. Covers channel structure, moderation, customer engagement, and growth strategies.
Set up monitoring for your Discord bot with uptime tracking, error alerts, performance metrics, and automatic restart on failures.
Learn how to containerize and deploy your Discord bot with Docker. Covers Dockerfile creation, docker-compose, environment variables, and production deployment.
Build a Discord verification system with CAPTCHA challenges, reaction role gates, and anti-raid protection to keep your server safe.
Step-by-step guide to building an economy system for your Discord bot with currency, item shops, gambling, and persistent leaderboards.
Learn when your Discord bot needs sharding, how to implement it in discord.js and discord.py, and what hosting resources sharded bots require.
Paid Discord bot plans from seven hosts, checked on 25 October 2026: 512 MB to 2 GB, what the first year costs in euros, VAT, and the catch behind each low...
How to run a Discord music bot 24/7 on a VPS. Covers bot frameworks, audio libraries, deployment, and performance tuning for multiple servers.