> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.highmark.it/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Host a Discord Bot

> In this guide, I will explain how to create a bot on Discord, get the token, configure it in your bot.py script, and bring it online. Putting a bot online allows you to automate actions in servers, create advanced systems (moderation, tickets, music, etc.), and learn how to manage APIs.

<Warning>
  This guide is provided for educational purposes. We assume no responsibility for any errors, data loss, or token exposure that may result from incorrect use of the procedures described.
</Warning>

## Step 1: Create a New Bot on Discord Developer Portal

### 1. Go to [https://discord.com/developers/applications](https://discord.com/developers/applications)

Log in with your Discord account.

### 2. Click on "New Application"

Give your bot a name (e.g., `BotEnderTest`).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/highmark/_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu/images/Screenshot2025-05-30164953.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu&q=85&s=b660664ccc56bc635a97b031bfc1db3f" alt="Create new application" width="566" height="365" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-05-30164953.png" />

### 3. Go to "Bot" in the side menu

Click "Reset Token" > "Yes, do it!"

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/highmark/_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu/images/Screenshot2025-05-30165212.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu&q=85&s=ae602311ef778dba0c9e2f09efbe61e4" alt="Reset Token" width="1811" height="892" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-05-30165212.png" />

### 4. Copy the Bot Token

<Warning>
  Never share the bot token or upload it publicly!

  If you think it has been compromised, regenerate it immediately from the Developer Portal.
</Warning>

Scroll and click on “Reset Token” > "Copy"
⚠️ *Never share the token!*

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/highmark/_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu/images/Screenshot2025-05-30165350.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu&q=85&s=fc125049bdc15f93520ba9baa2fc17e3" alt="Copy Token" width="1807" height="887" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-05-30165350.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/highmark/_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu/images/Screenshot2025-05-30165542.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu&q=85&s=c686b33f5d249a9ef6ef5ad1bcd21999" alt="Token copied" width="1797" height="874" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-05-30165542.png" />

## Step 2: Set Bot Permissions

<Info>
  Note: Without further modification in Bot / Public Bot, the bot will be public, so anyone clicking on the bot can add it.
</Info>

### 1. Go back to "OAuth2" > "URL Generator"

<Warning>
  ATTENTION: Many bots often require administrative privileges, but only set them if you know what you are doing.

  Also, most need Intents, you will need to ACTIVATE THEM in Bot / **Privileged Gateway Intents and activate all items in that paragraph**
</Warning>

* Scope: select `bot`
* Bot Permissions: select the necessary permissions (e.g., `Send Messages`, `Manage Roles`, etc.)

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/highmark/_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu/images/Screenshot2025-05-30165720.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_4NzedEPNVLoxxHu&q=85&s=8a49a43db13e912c9c578ff9a36b84d3" alt="Bot Permissions" width="705" height="851" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-05-30165720.png" />

### 2. Copy the generated URL and paste it into the browser

* Invite the bot to your server

## Step 3: Prepare the `bot.py` / `bot.js` File

Create a file called `bot.py` with your bot's basic code (e.g., with `nextcord`, `discord.py`, `py-cord`, etc.). Or commission the creation of the bot from `enderdevelopment.com`.

## Step 4: Install Dependencies

Open the terminal in the folder where `bot.py` is located, and run:

`pip install nextcord`
Obviously, if you use another library, adapt the command.

## Step 5: Start the Bot Locally

<Warning>
  It is often discouraged to run a bot locally for production environments. Run it locally only for testing or development.
</Warning>

Open the terminal in the folder where `bot.py` is located, and run:

`python bot.py`
Obviously, if you use another language or filename, adapt the command.

## Step 6: Host the Bot Online

<Check>
  Recommended Option
</Check>

### Option A – VPS (e.g., DeluxHost)

* Purchase a VPS from [DeluxHost](https://deluxhost.it)
* Upload files via SFTP/SSH
* Install Python (`sudo apt install python3-pip`)
* Install libraries (`pip3 install nextcord`)
* Start the bot with `screen` or `tmux`