--- # Initial Setup Once HalloweenBot has been added to your Discord server, you can configure and manage it through the HalloweenBot Dashboard. Dashboard URL: --- ## Access the Dashboard 1. Visit the HalloweenBot Dashboard. 2. Sign in with your Discord account. 3. Select **Servers** from the navigation menu. The **Servers** page displays all Discord servers you have permission to manage. /assets/docs/halloweenbot/server-list.png Your server will appear if: - You are signed in with the correct Discord account. - You have the **Manage Server** permission. - Discord has successfully synced your server list. --- ## Verify HalloweenBot Is Installed Locate your server on the **Servers** page. If HalloweenBot is installed, you should see: - ✅ Bot Installed - ✅ Manage Button Select **Manage** to open your server configuration. If HalloweenBot has not yet been added, select **Invite HalloweenBot** and complete the Discord authorization process. > You can also confirm installation by checking your Discord server member list. --- ## Open Server Settings After selecting **Manage**, you'll be taken to the server management page. ![Server Managementeenbot/bot-installed.png This is where you'll configure all available HalloweenBot features. --- ## Review Permissions HalloweenBot requires the appropriate Discord permissions to function correctly. Common permissions include: - View Channels - Send Messages - Embed Links - Attach Files - Read Message History - Manage Roles Some features may require additional permissions. > HalloweenBot's role must be positioned above any Discord roles it needs to manage. If a feature is not functioning correctly, verify both channel permissions and role hierarchy. --- ## Configure Server Features Depending on your plan and available features, you may be able to configure: - Welcome Messages - Farewell Messages - Halloween Events - Countdown Messages - Custom Commands - Language Settings - Timezone Settings - Premium Features Open the relevant section within the dashboard and save your configuration when finished. --- ## Configure Language HalloweenBot supports multiple languages for supported bot messages and responses. To change your server language: 1. Open your server settings. 2. Navigate to **Language Settings**. 3. Select your preferred language. 4. Save your changes. For a complete list of supported languages, see the **Language Settings** guide. --- ## Configure Timezone Several HalloweenBot features depend on your server timezone, including: - Scheduled Events - Countdown Messages - Automated Announcements - Seasonal Features Ensure your timezone is set correctly so events occur at the expected local time. --- ## Configure Channels Many features require a channel to be selected before they can operate. Common examples include: - Welcome Channel - Farewell Channel - Announcement Channel - Event Channel - Countdown Channel Ensure HalloweenBot has permission to: - View the channel - Send messages - Embed links - Read message history Without these permissions, features may not function correctly. --- ## Configure Role Management If HalloweenBot needs to assign or remove roles, its role must be positioned above the target roles in Discord's role hierarchy. To check role positioning: **Server Settings → Roles** Move the HalloweenBot role above any roles it needs to manage. > Discord prevents bots from modifying roles that are higher than their own role. --- ## Save Your Changes Always save your configuration before leaving a settings page. Changes are usually applied immediately, although some settings may take a few moments to update. If you do not see the update: 1. Refresh the dashboard. 2. Confirm the setting was saved successfully. 3. Try the feature again. --- ## Test Your Configuration After configuring a feature, verify that it works as expected. Checklist: - ✅ Bot can access configured channels - ✅ Messages send successfully - ✅ Embeds display correctly - ✅ Roles can be assigned or removed - ✅ Timezone-based features trigger correctly - ✅ Messages use the selected language If something isn't working, review the bot's permissions and your dashboard configuration. --- ## Server Not Appearing If your server is missing from the dashboard: - Confirm you're using the correct Discord account. - Verify you have the **Manage Server** permission. - Refresh the Servers page. - Sign out and sign back in. The dashboard only displays servers that your Discord account is allowed to manage. --- ## Next Steps Your server is now ready to use HalloweenBot. Continue to the **Permissions Guide** to ensure HalloweenBot has all required permissions for the features you plan to use.