Can I use multiple Marketplace presets at the same time?

No, only one Marketplace preset can be active per server.

Where do I set the runtime environment and entry file for my bot?

Under Settings → Runtime, you select the programming language and runtime environment for your bot.

Set Up Your Discord Bot

Discover how to set up your Discord Bot Server – Marketplace presets, Git deployment, or manual upload → Learn more now

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Introduction

A Discord Bot Server lets you run your own Discord bot continuously—whether for moderation, music, tickets, giveaways, or fully custom automations. You have three ways to get started: install a ready-made bot from our Marketplace, connect your own Git repository, or upload your bot files manually.

Overview

In your Discord Bot Server dashboard, you can see all important information at a glance: runtime environment, entry file, location, connection address, domain, and quick actions like changing the plan or reinstalling.

Setting Up Your Bot

Option 1: Install a Marketplace Preset (easiest)

In the Marketplace section, you’ll find a selection of ready-made bot presets—from a simple Discord.js starter to fully featured all-in-one bots for moderation, tickets, and community management. Just pick one and install it; only one preset can be active per server.

Marketplace tab with multiple ready Discord bot presets

Option 2: Connect a Git Repository

If you already maintain your bot’s code in a Git repository (e.g., on GitHub or GitLab), you can connect it directly under Settings → Git Repository. The latest commit will then be automatically synced every time your bot starts.

Option 3: Upload Files Manually

Want to upload your own code directly? Use the Files tab, which works like a classic FTP file manager, to upload your bot’s files to the root directory of your service.

Runtime Environment and Entry File

Under Settings → Runtime, select your bot’s programming language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Bun, Rust, or Go) and the entry/start file (Entry File) to run—such as index.js or main.py.

Settings tab with runtime environment, entry file, and bot token configuration

Setting Up Your Discord Bot Token

Before you can start your bot, you need to enter its Discord Bot Token under Settings → Bot Configuration:

Open the Discord Developer Portal and log in.
Create a new application (or select an existing one).
Go to Bot → Token → Reset Token and copy the token.
Paste the token into the Discord Bot Token field in your settings and save.

Warning

Never share your bot token with others. It works like a password for your bot—if it falls into the wrong hands, your bot can be taken over.

Databases (optional)

If your bot requires a database, you can create up to 5 MariaDB databases for your service under the Databases tab.

Databases tab ready to create a MariaDB database

Starting Your Bot

Once your code (via Marketplace preset, Git repository, or manual upload), runtime environment, and bot token are set up, start your bot using the green Start button at the top of the page. You can follow the live output in the Console tab, and every start, stop, and configuration change is logged in the Activity tab.

Activity tab with chronological log of actions

Conclusion

Congratulations, your Discord Bot Server is running! If you have any questions or need help, our support team is available daily! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

You have three options: install a ready-made bot from the Marketplace, connect your own Git repository, or upload your bot files manually via the Files tab.

Go to Settings → Git Repository to connect your repository (e.g., on GitHub or GitLab). The latest commit will sync automatically each time your bot starts.

Use the Files tab, which works like a classic FTP file manager, to upload your bot’s files to the root directory of your service.

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Set Up Your Discord Bot

Introduction

Overview

Setting Up Your Bot

Option 1: Install a Marketplace Preset (easiest)

Option 2: Connect a Git Repository

Option 3: Upload Files Manually

Runtime Environment and Entry File

Setting Up Your Discord Bot Token

Databases (optional)

Starting Your Bot

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Discord Bot

Overview

Setting Up Your Bot

Option 1: Install a Marketplace Preset (easiest)

Option 2: Connect a Git Repository

Option 3: Upload Files Manually

Runtime Environment and Entry File

Setting Up Your Discord Bot Token

Databases (optional)

Starting Your Bot

Conclusion

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