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Discord bot token
Run Flake under your own bot. Paid tier.

A custom Discord bot replaces the shared Flake bot with one that uses your server’s name and avatar. Same features, your own identity. You only need this on the paid tier.

discord/developer portal/paid tier
01overview

What the token does

The bot token is how Discord identifies a bot application. Flake uses it to read events, post messages, and manage the roles and channels you’ve granted it.

Secure Authentication
Your bot token provides secure authentication with Discord's API
Full API Access
Token grants access to all Discord features your bot needs
Easy Integration
Simply paste your token into Flake to connect your Discord server
Permission Control
Configure exactly which permissions your bot requires
Server Management
Manage multiple Discord servers with individual bot tokens
Real-time Updates
Instant synchronization between Discord and Flake platform
02setup

Six steps in the Developer Portal

Six steps from a brand-new Discord application to a token pasted into Flake. Each step matches a screen in the Developer Portal.

  1. 01

    Visit Discord Developer Portal

    Navigate to Discord's application management portal

    • 01Go to https://discord.com/developers/applications
    • 02Log in with your Discord account
    • 03This is where you'll create and manage your bot applications
  2. 02

    Create New Application

    Set up a new Discord application for your bot

    • 01Click the "New Application" button in the top-right corner
    • 02Enter a name for your bot (e.g., "My Server Bot")
    • 03Click "Create" to proceed to the application dashboard
    • 04This name will be visible to users when the bot joins servers
  3. 03

    Configure Bot Settings

    Set up your bot's basic information and avatar

    • 01Navigate to the "Bot" section in the left sidebar
    • 02Click "Add Bot" to convert your application into a bot
    • 03Upload an avatar image for your bot (optional)
    • 04Set a username for your bot that users will see
  4. 04

    Copy Bot Token

    Retrieve your bot's authentication token

    • 01In the Bot section, find the "Token" area
    • 02Click "Reset Token" if this is a new bot, or "Copy" if the token is already visible
    • 03Store this token securely - it's like a password for your bot
    • 04Never share this token publicly or commit it to version control
  5. 05

    Enable Gateway Intents

    Configure the data your bot can access from Discord

    • 01Scroll down to the "Privileged Gateway Intents" section
    • 02Enable "Server Members Intent" to access member information
    • 03Enable "Message Content Intent" to read message content
    • 04These intents are required for most Flake features to work properly
  6. 06

    Add Token to Flake

    Connect your Discord bot to the Flake platform

    • 01Log into your Flake dashboard at flake.gg
    • 02Navigate to "Add Server" or "Discord Integration"
    • 03Paste your bot token in the designated field
    • 04Flake will automatically invite your bot to your server with the correct permissions

ready to set it up

Open the Flake dashboard and paste the token.

The custom-bot field is under Integrations on your server. Flake will invite the bot with the right scopes the first time you save.

Go to dashboard
03permissions

Required and optional permissions

Required permissions are the minimum Flake needs to function. The optional ones add moderation, file attachments, and richer message embeds.

  • Send Messagescore

    Required for the bot to send messages in channels

    required

  • Read Message Historycore

    Allows the bot to read previous messages for context

    required

  • Manage Messages

    Needed for moderation features like deleting messages

    optional

  • Embed Linkscore

    Allows the bot to send rich embed messages

    required

  • Attach Files

    Required for sending images and file attachments

    optional

  • Use Slash Commandscore

    Enables modern Discord slash commands

    required

04security

Token security

Discord tokens grant the bot’s full identity. Treat them the way you’d treat a production database password.

rules

  • 01Keep It Secret: Never share your bot token publicly or in screenshots
  • 02Regenerate If Compromised: If your token is exposed, immediately reset it in the Developer Portal
  • 03Limit Permissions: Only grant the minimum permissions your bot actually needs
05troubleshooting

Common issues

still stuck

Talk to the people who wrote the code.

Support is run by the same team that ships the product. Both rooms below are watched during working hours, and answers do not go through a tier-one queue.

discordgg/flaketelegramt.me/flakeemailsupport@flake.gg
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