Installation Guide 📥
This guide will walk you through the complete installation process for Scare Bot, from inviting the bot to your server to configuring all features.Prerequisites
Before installing Scare Bot, ensure you have:- Discord Server Ownership/Administrator: You need to be the server owner or have administrator permissions
- Discord Account: A valid Discord account
- Web Browser: Any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Method 1: Quick Install (Recommended)
Step 1: Invite the Bot
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Click the invite link:
- Select your server from the dropdown menu
- Review permissions - The bot requests administrator permissions to access all features
- Click “Authorize” to complete the installation
Invite Scare Bot
Quick install - Add Scare to your server now!
Step 2: Verify Installation
After inviting the bot, verify the installation:- Check bot status: The bot should appear online in your server’s member list
- Test prefix commands: Type
,in any channel to see available commands - Run basic command: Try
,botinfoto confirm the bot is working
Method 2: Custom Permissions Install
If you prefer to customize permissions instead of using administrator:Step 1: Create Custom Invite
- Go to Discord Developer Portal
- Create a new application or use an existing one
- Go to OAuth2 → URL Generator
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Select the following scopes:
botapplications.commands
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Select the following permissions:
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General Permissions:
- Read Messages/View Channels
- Send Messages
- Use Slash Commands
- Embed Links
- Attach Files
- Read Message History
- Add Reactions
- Use External Emojis
- Use External Stickers
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Moderation Permissions:
- Manage Messages
- Ban Members
- Kick Members
- Manage Roles
- View Audit Log
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Voice Permissions:
- Connect
- Speak
- Use Voice Activity
- Priority Speaker
- Manage Channels
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General Permissions:
- Copy the generated URL and use it to invite the bot
Step 2: Manual Permission Setup
After inviting with custom permissions, you may need to:- Create bot role: Ensure the bot has a role with necessary permissions
- Channel permissions: Set up channel-specific permissions if needed
- Test functionality: Verify all features work with the custom permissions
Post-Installation Setup
1. Basic Configuration
After successful installation, configure these essential features:AutoMod Setup
- Configure automatic moderation for invites, links, spam
- Set up whitelist for trusted users
- Enable/disable specific filters
Logging Setup
- Create logging channels for moderation events
- Configure what events to log
- Set up welcome/leave messages
VoiceMaster Setup
- Create dynamic voice channels
- Configure channel limits and permissions
- Set up naming conventions
2. Advanced Configuration
Economy System
- Configure currency name and symbols
- Set up daily rewards and work system
- Create shop items and prices
Music System
- Configure music channels and permissions
- Set up volume limits and queue management
- Enable/disable specific music features
Welcome System
- Create welcome messages and embeds
- Set up auto-role assignment
- Configure welcome channel
Verification Checklist
After installation, verify these items:- ✅ Bot appears online in server member list
- ✅ Prefix commands work (type
,to see available commands) - ✅ Basic commands function (
,botinfo,,invite,,status) - ✅ Permissions are correct (bot can send messages, manage roles, etc.)
- ✅ Features are accessible (moderation, music, economy, etc.)
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Bot Not Responding
Symptoms: Bot appears offline or doesn’t respond to commands Solutions:- Check if the bot is online in your server
- Verify the bot has proper permissions
- Try re-inviting the bot with administrator permissions
- Check Discord’s status at status.discord.com
Commands Not Working
Symptoms: Prefix commands don’t work or return errors Solutions:- Ensure the bot has proper permissions in the channel
- Check if the bot can read and send messages
- Try refreshing Discord or restarting the Discord client
- Verify the bot prefix is set to
,
Permission Errors
Symptoms: Bot can’t perform actions due to permission issues Solutions:- Ensure the bot’s role is above the roles it needs to manage
- Check channel-specific permissions
- Verify the bot has all required permissions
- Use
,botinfoto check bot’s current permissions
Getting Help
If you’re still experiencing issues:- Join our Support Server: discord.gg/scarebot
- Check Documentation: Review the Commands section
- Report Bugs: Use the bug report channel in our support server
- Request Features: Suggest new features in our community server
Next Steps
Configuration Guide
Learn how to customize Scare for your specific needs.
Command Reference
Explore all available commands and features.
Support Server
Get help from our community and development team.
Installation Complete! 🎉 Your Scare Bot is now ready to enhance your Discord server. Explore the documentation to learn about all available features and commands.