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How to Set Up Discord Bot Integration | ARK Ascended Server Manager

Setting Up Discord Bot

Enhance Your Server Management with Discord Integration

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.

Access Server Dashboard

Navigate to your Server Dashboard where you'll find the Discord Bot button.

Server Dashboard
Discord Bot Button

Enable Bot and Configure Firewall

Enable the bot and configure your firewall settings.

Discord Bot Dialog
Required Ports
  • Port 8761 - Discord Bot Communication
  • Port 8762 - Server Manager Integration

Add Bot to Discord

Add the bot to your Discord server and begin the setup process.

Setup Guide Prompt

Connect Server Manager

Link your Server Manager to the Discord bot using the provided credentials.

Command:
/add_server_manager
Add Server Manager Command

Configure Status Channel

Set up a channel to display server status information.

Command:
/set_status_channel
Server Status Example

Set Up Admin Channel

Configure a channel for administrative notifications and updates.

Command:
/set_admin_channel
Admin Channel Example

Set Up Player Count Channels

Create voice channels to display server status and player counts.

Command:
/create_player_count_channel
Important Note:

Voice channels can only be updated twice every 10 minutes due to Discord limitations.

Player Count Channel

Configure Chat Channels

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.

Server Chat Command:
/set_server_chat
Cross-Server Chat Command:
/create_cross_chat_channel
Chat Channel Setup

Configure Admin Roles

Set up roles for Discord bot command access.

Command:
/add_manager_role
Warning:

Do not assign the @everyone role to prevent unauthorized access to management commands.

Available Commands

Manager & Configuration

/add_server_manager Add a new server manager connection
/list_managers List all registered server managers
/remove_manager Remove a server manager connection

Status & Channel Configuration

/set_status_channel Set the channel for status updates
/set_admin_channel Set admin channel for manager messages
/create_player_count_channel Create channels for server status and player logs

Server Control

/who_is_online Show current online players
/start_server Start a specific server
/stop_server Stop a specific server

Backup & Maintenance

/schedule_backup Configure backup schedule settings
/create_backup Create an instant backup
/restore_backup Restore from a backup

Discord Bot Successfully Configured!

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.

Related Guides

Server Setup

New to server management?

View Guide
Cross-Server Chat

Enable chat between servers

View Guide
Firewall Setup

Configure your ports

View Guide