Add a Bot to Your Discord Server
How to add a Discord bot: open the invite link, choose the server, check permissions, order the bot role and test the function. With safety notes.
Last checked for accuracy: 21 October 2026
Bots bring features to your server that Discord does not offer itself. Adding one is easy, but you should grant permissions deliberately.
At a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do I need? | The Manage Server permission on the target server. |
| Where does the link come from? | From the bot provider's website. |
| What happens when I add it? | Discord asks for the server and the permissions. |
| What appears on the server? | A role of its own named after the bot. |
| How do I check it? | Try a command of the bot in the matching channel. |
Step by step
- Open the bot's invite link on the official website.
- Sign in to Discord and choose the server.
- Check the requested permissions. Remove what you do not want.
- Confirm and solve the security check if asked.
- Open the server settings, Roles, and place the bot role (see role order).
- Test a command in the wanted channel.
Security
- Only add bots from trustworthy sources.
- Grant only the necessary permissions. Few bots really need Administrator.
- After adding, check whether the bot has access to private channels it does not need.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove a bot again? Yes. Right-click the bot in the member list and choose Kick. Afterwards you can delete its role in the server settings.
Who may add bots? Only members with the Manage Server permission. This protects the server from unnoticed bots.
With Kage
Add Kage with the invite button on the page. Which permissions Kage requests and why is explained in Which permissions does Kage need?. Afterwards the Setup Assistant guides you through the setup. With Kage on your server you also unlock the AI answers of Kage AI.
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Try Kage on your server
Sign in with Discord, invite the bot and set up the modules in the dashboard. The Basic plan is free forever.