# Setting Up a Discord BOT

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Be sure to follow the correct procedure when setting Gateway Intents and Permissions.
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### Steps

1. Go to the official Discord Developer Portal - <https://discord.com/developers/applications>
2. Click on the <mark style="color:blue;">`New Application`</mark> and type a name for the BOT

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3. Next, go to the <mark style="color:blue;">`Bot`</mark> page and in the Privileged Gateway Intents allow `Server members intent` and `Message content intent`

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4. Next, go to the <mark style="color:blue;">`OAuth2`</mark> page&#x20;

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5. And then go to the OAuth2 URL Generator section and check `applications.commands` and `bot` in Scopes and in Bot permissions check `Administrator`

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6. Then just copy the Generated URL and paste it into your browser to invite the bot to your Discord server.