Getting Started with Discord Server Memberships

To join a Discord server, you'll need to have a Discord account, which is free to create.

You can find Discord servers by searching for them on the Discord website or by being invited to one by a friend or community member.

Discord servers are organized into different channels, which can be public or private, and each channel has its own unique purpose.

As a member of a Discord server, you'll have the ability to create and manage your own channels, as well as assign roles to other members.

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Discord servers are free to join, but some servers may require an invite link to join, and some may have specific requirements to become a member.

To join a Discord server, you'll need to create a Discord account if you don't already have one.

Discord servers can have a maximum of 250,000 members, which is a pretty big community.

You can join multiple Discord servers, and each server has its own unique settings and features.

Some servers may have a "server boost" feature, which can be purchased with Discord Nitro to give the server more perks.

It's a good idea to read a server's rules and guidelines before joining to make sure you're a good fit for the community.

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To set up your Discord bot, you'll need to install it on your server and assign the necessary roles with permissions such as manage roles, view channels, create instant invites, and create events.

Visit the installation settings tab in the Discord app dashboard and copy the install link to add your bot to your server.

Paste the install link in your browser to complete the installation.

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To set up membership channels, you'll need to obtain the IDs of the channel and server. Right-click on the channel and server to get their IDs.

You can find role IDs by going to the server settings, navigating to the roles section, and clicking the three dots next to a role to obtain its ID.

Obtaining these IDs is a crucial step in setting up your bot, so make sure you have them ready to go.

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To install your bot, you'll need to add it to your Discord server. Visit the Installation settings tab in the dashboard for the Discord app you created earlier to copy the install link.

Paste the install link in your browser to add your bot to your Discord server. This will allow you to assign roles with the necessary permissions, such as manage roles, view channels, create instant invites, and create events.

The channel ID is extracted from the price plan of the subscription, which you can store in the subscription's metadata for future reference and access. This will come in handy when creating an invite code that customers can use to join the Discord server.

To streamline the management of your tiered server structure, make sure to assign the roles with the necessary permissions. This will ensure that members have the correct access to channels based on their subscription tier.

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To set up a solid foundation for your Discord bot, you'll want to modify the event listener to monitor new member joins. This involves creating a bot listener event that sends the member object to a BuildShip endpoint.

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The data sent to the BuildShip workflow includes the invite code used by the user to join the guild. This is crucial for identifying the subscription and assigning the correct role to the new member.

Upon detecting a new member, the bot will send a request to the BuildShip endpoint to handle the logic for assigning the appropriate role. This ensures a great onboarding process and proper role management within the server.

The BuildShip workflow will locate the subscription by searching for the subscription that includes the invite code used in its metadata. It will also store the Discord user's ID within the subscription's metadata for future reference.

The new user's role will be updated to include the tier to which they have subscribed, granting them access to the private channel associated with that tier.

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You'll need to connect your Discord server to Passes, which will prompt you to name the integration.

If you choose to skip this step, the integration will appear under the "Active Integrations" table, but the status will be marked as "Not Connected", since the Discord server has not been configured yet.

To connect your Discord server, click "Connect your Discord", and the Discord authentication flow will begin. Creators should already have a pre-existing Discord server before beginning the integration process.

You'll need to drag the Passes bot above all the roles that you want to attach to their Passes membership within your Discord Server settings. You can add new roles, but every time you do, you must drag the Passes bot above all the roles. Once you're done, hit the "Refresh Roles" button.

Once the Discord server is successfully connected to Passes, you'll see a screen with a button, "Add Membership", which will allow you to assign a membership tier to this Discord server access.

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To attach a membership to your Discord server, click the "Add Membership" button and select the existing membership you want to connect. You can choose multiple memberships to be connected to the server.

Once a membership is selected, you can assign roles to subscribers, which can be updated at any time in your Discord server settings. These roles determine what channels and categories subscribers can access.

Here's a breakdown of the role creation process:

By following these steps, you can create roles that fine-tune access to your Discord server channels and categories.

This tutorial is perfect for community managers looking to monetize their Discord server, content creators wanting to offer exclusive perks to subscribers, and entrepreneurs aiming to build a paid community around their expertise.

If you're a community manager, you'll need a BuildShip account, which is free, and a Discord account, also free.

Content creators will also need a Stripe account, which is free, to handle payments.

Entrepreneurs will need a BuildShip account, a Discord account, a Stripe account, and a $Railway account, which is free, but comes with credits to run your Discord bot 24/7 for 7 months.

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Configure your Discord server by clicking "Connect your Discord" and following the authentication flow. This will prompt you to authorize the Passes bot to access your server.

To connect your Discord server, you'll need to have a pre-existing server before beginning the integration process. This is a crucial step, so make sure you have one set up.

Once you've authorized the Passes bot, you'll see a screen where you'll need to drag the Passes bot above all the roles you want to attach to your Passes membership within your Discord Server settings. This might take some time and patience, but it's a necessary step.

To add new roles, you'll need to drag the Passes bot above them, but remember, every time you do, you must refresh the roles. This ensures that the Passes bot stays above all the roles.

Here's a summary of the steps to configure your Discord server:

Once you've completed these steps, you'll see a screen with a button, "Add Membership", which will allow you to assign a membership tier to this Discord server access.

To attach a membership to your integrated Discord server, you'll need to select an existing membership and assign roles to subscribers. Once you've clicked the "Add Membership" button, you'll be prompted to choose a membership to connect to the server.

You can select multiple memberships to be connected to the server, which is great for creators with different tiers of subscribers. After selecting the membership, you can assign roles to subscribers, which can be updated at any time in your Discord server settings.

Assigning roles is a crucial step, as it determines what subscribers can access in your Discord server. To create roles, navigate to the "Roles" tab and hit the "Create Role" button. This will create a new role and allow you to configure the role name, color, and permissions.

Here's a breakdown of the basic role settings:

Keep in mind that the role color doesn't matter much, but it's recommended to use brighter, more appealing colors as the role color will also change members' name color.

Simplicity is key when it comes to Discord server memberships. Too many options can lead to unnecessary complexity, making it hard for potential customers to choose which tier they'd like to purchase.

It's essential to configure roles and channels properly. By default, all members would be able to type in certain channels, so you need to set up permissions for each role and text/voice channel.

Use the "View Server as Role" option to experience each role firsthand and tweak everything to your liking. This will help you create a seamless experience for your members.

Don't forget to configure permissions for each role, especially in channels where you only want specific members to send messages.