# Bot Application Setup

### Creating your bot <a href="#creating-your-bot" id="creating-your-bot"></a>

1. Visit the [Discord Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/applications).
2. Click **"New Application"** and give it a name.
3. Go to the **"Installation"** tab:
   * Uncheck **User Install**
   * Set **Install Link** to `"None"`

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1\. Navigate to the **"Bot"** tab:

* Click **"Add Bot"**
* Under **Privileged Gateway Intents**, enable:
  * `PRESENCE INTENT`
  * `SERVER MEMBERS INTENT`
  * `MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT`
* Under **Public Bot** settings:
  * Disable **Public Bot**
  * Untick **Require OAuth2 Code Grant**

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* Click **Save Changes**
* Copy your **Bot Token** from the Token section

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**Note:** All of these options are found under the **Bot** tab.
{% endhint %}