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Building a Professional Discord Server

Jun 5, 2025

Creating a Discord Server: 2025 Tutorial

Introduction

  • Aim: Create a Discord server with bot functionality and a professional aesthetic.
  • Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
  • The presenter offers freelance services for those who prefer expert handling.
  • Freelance services are transitioning from Fiverr to a private Discord server.
  • A free Discord help channel is available at discord.gg/gesture.

Initial Setup

Creating a Discord Server

  1. Server Creation
    • Use the top or sidebar plus button to start a new server.
    • Choose "Create our own" for a fresh start.
    • Name your server and add a logo.
  2. Channel Layout Explanation
    • Left side: Channel layout.
    • Middle: Current channel.
    • Right side: Member list.

Organizing Channels

  1. Categories and Channels
    • Right-click on the empty space on the left to create categories.
    • Categories act as folders for channels.
  2. Example Categories
    • Welcome: greets, rules, announcements.
    • Social Media: read-only for personal content.
    • Mod/Admin: private, later accessible by roles.
    • Community: main chatting space.

Customizing Categories and Channels

  • Reorganize: Drag-and-drop categories and channels.
  • Edit Names: Right-click to rename e.g., "Community" instead of "Text Channels."
  • Create Channels: Use plus sign in categories to add text/voice channels.
  • Naming Examples: Welcome, Rules, Announcements, etc.

Server Roles and Permissions

Creating Roles

  1. Basic Roles
    • Member: Default role for new users.
    • Moderator: For server upkeep tasks.
    • Admin: Full control with the administrator permission.
  2. Role Setup
    • Assign colors and toggle "display roles separately."
    • Drag roles to set display order: Owner, Admin, Moderator, Member.

Permissions

  • General Permissions
    • Disable create expressions, public threads, mention everyone.
    • Configure voice and app permissions.
  • Bot Permissions
    • Assign administrator to trusted bots.
  • Moderator Permissions
    • Enable audit log view, manage nicknames, kick/ban members.

Setting Up Categories and Channels

Category Permissions

  • Set read-only or private in category settings.
  • Sync Permissions: Channels adopt category permissions.

Community Server Setup

  1. Enable Community
    • Access extra features (Server Insights, Discovery).
  2. Settings
    • Verification, rules channel, community updates.
    • Risky permissions checklist.

Bot Integration and Automation

Adding a Bot

  • Sapphire Bot
    • Recommended for utility and essential features.
    • Add the bot, assign roles, and configure on the dashboard.

Bot Setup

  • Welcome Messages: Customize and set dynamic images.
  • Automated Roles: Auto-assign member role.
  • Auto Moderation: Anti-spam setup.

Additional Features

  • Social Notifications: Auto-notify for new content on platforms like YouTube.
  • Embedded Messages: Use for server rules, copy templates from other servers.

Aesthetic Enhancements

Channel Layout

  • Use symbols and emojis from websites like coolsymbol.com.
  • Emoji Keyboard Shortcut: Windows + Period for emoji selection.

Conclusion

Final Steps

  • Create a permanent invite link.
  • Check additional resources for further server optimizations.
  • Consider freelance services for those looking for expert setup.

Remember to explore the description for links to related videos and resources to enhance your Discord server even further.

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