Learn how to set up and configure the Discord Bot for enhanced server management, real-time monitoring, and seamless communication between your Discord server and ARK servers. If you haven't installed your server yet, check out our guide on Installing Your First Server.
Navigate to your Server Dashboard where you'll find the Discord Bot button.
Enable the bot and configure your firewall settings.
Add the bot to your Discord server and begin the setup process.
Link your Server Manager to the Discord bot using the provided credentials.
/add_server_manager
Set up a channel to display server status information.
/set_status_channel
Configure a channel for administrative notifications and updates.
/set_admin_channel
Create voice channels to display server status and player counts.
/create_player_count_channel
Voice channels can only be updated twice every 10 minutes due to Discord limitations.
Set up channels for in-game chat integration and cross-server communication. For cross-server chat setup, make sure to first follow our guide on Setting Up Cross-Server Chat.
/set_server_chat
/create_cross_chat_channel
Set up roles for Discord bot command access.
/add_manager_role
Do not assign the @everyone role to prevent unauthorized access to management commands.
You've successfully set up the Discord Bot integration for your ARK server. Your Discord server is now equipped with powerful management and communication features.