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Set up Discord Roles and Permissions
Jul 14, 2024
Setting Up Discord Roles and Permissions
Introduction
Tutorial guide on roles and permissions setup in Discord server
Use video chapters to skip to needed parts
Permissions Overview
Two Types of Permissions:
Role Permissions
Channel Permissions
Server Role Permissions
Simple, only two modes: on/off
Server-wide
Recommendations: disable all for most roles; enable for moderators and admins only
Channel Permissions
Overrides server permissions
Three Modes:
Cross: disable
Tick: enable
Slash: follow existing rules
Everyone Role:
default permissions for the channel
Permissions conflict: enabled permission takes priority
Categories
Work same as channel permissions
Syncing channels to categories for uniform permissions
Setting Up Roles
Step-by-Step Guide
Open Server Settings
Switch to the Roles page
Understand role hierarchy (top roles have more power)
Recommended Top Roles:
Administrator
Moderator
Bot
Member Role
Create Role:
Name: Member
Set readable color (suggest blue)
Display role members separately: enabled
Allow anyone to mention role: disabled
Permissions Tab:
Clear permissions
Ensure member role is just above everyone role
Moderator Role
Create Role:
Name: Moderator
Choose vibrant color
Display role members separately: enabled
Allow anyone to mention role: optional
Permissions Tab:
Enable: timeout members, view audit logs, change nickname, manage nicknames, mention everyone, manage messages, mute members, deafen members, move members
Optional: kick and ban permissions
Drag role near the top
Admin Role
Create Role:
Name: Admin
Set vibrant or custom color
Display role members separately: enabled
Allow anyone to mention role: disabled
Permissions Tab:
Enable: administrator
Make sure only trusted individuals receive this role
Place role above moderator
Bot Role
Create Role:
Name: Bot
Set color (optional)
Display role members separately: optional
Allow anyone to mention role: disabled
Permissions Tab:
Option 1: enable permissions you want bots to have
Option 2: clear permissions
Place role below moderator
Friend/VIP Role
Create Role:
Name: Friends
Choose vibrant color
Display role members separately: enabled
Allow anyone to mention role: disabled
Permissions Tab:
Optional: enable change nickname, move members
Place role below moderator
Muted Role
Create Role:
Name: Muted
Typically dull or grey color
Display role members separately: disabled
Allow anyone to mention role: disabled
Permissions Tab:
Ensure no permissions are set
Place role above member
Booster/Subscriber Roles
Discord auto-creates booster roles
Follow same permissions as member roles
Place above member role
Setting Up Channel Permissions
Create Channels:
Right-click on side panel -> Create Channel
Name channel
Go to Permissions tab
Expand advanced permissions section
Server Detail Channels
For public view, but no messaging
Everyone Role:
enable view channel, read message history
Optional: create invite
Disable all other permissions
Add bot roles if required
General Channels
For all members
Everyone Role:
enable send messages, send in threads, add reactions, read message history
Disable all other permissions
Voice Channels:
enable connect, speak, use voice activity, disable other permissions
Add muted role to disable send messages and speak
Add member role, enable view channel
Moderator Channels
Access only by mods, admins, bots
Everyone Role:
disable most permissions, enable send messages, read message history
Voice Channels:
disable view channel, manage, enable speak, use voice activity
Add moderator role, enable view channel/connect where applicable
Add muted role, disable send messages, speak
Friends Channels
Access only to trusted/friend roles
Everyone Role:
enable send messages, read message history, disable view channel, others
Voice Channels:
enable view channel, connect for friend roles
Add muted role, disable send messages, speak
Add friends role, enable view channel where applicable
Special Channels (VIP, Boosters)
Everyone Role:
enable send messages, read message history, disable view channel, others
Voice Channels:
enable speak, use voice activity, disable view channel, connect
Add special roles and similar permissions
Bot and Log Channels
For bot logging and interaction
Everyone Role:
enable send messages, read message history, disable view channel, others
Add moderator role, enable view channel
Add bot role, enable view channel
Promotional Channels
For members to promote content
Everyone Role:
enable read message history, send messages
Disable view channel, manage, others
Voice Channels:
disable speak for muted roles
Add member role, enable view channel
Adjust slow mode settings (recommended: 30 minutes or more)
Discord Server Template
Provided for ease
Use link in the description
Using the Template
Click on the link
Paste in address bar, hit enter
Name your server, click "Create"
Customizing Template
Change role colors in roles page
Categories preset with permissions
Two options:
Add new channels directly to categories
Sync existing channels to categories
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