FIRST INSTALL (LINUX)

First time setting things up?

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FIRST INSTALL (LINUX)

First time setting things up?

Step 1: Download the Bot Files ➡ You will receive the bot files (bot.py, config.py, etc.). ➡ Extract the files on your PC. ========================================================================

Step 2: Upload the Bot Files to Your Server ➡ Use WinSCP (or scp via command line) to upload the bot files to your server. ➡ Place the files inside /home/yourbot/ (or any directory you prefer). ========================================================================

Step 3: Create a Discord Bot in the Developer Portal

Go to .
Click "New Application", enter a name, and click "Create".
Go to Installation > Open the Install link dropdown > Select None > Confirm.
Go to Bot > Deselect both Public Bot points > select all Privileged Gateway Intents > Confirm.
Copy the Bot Token (You will need this for config.py).
Go to OAuth2 > URL Generator, select "bot" and "applications.commands".
Below that, select "Administrator" and copy the invite link.
Open the link and add the bot to your server.

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Step 4: Edit config.py ➡ Open config.py using Visual Studio Code (VSC) or nano:nano /home/yourbot/config.py ➡ Replace Token, GuildID, and other settings as needed. Save: CTRL + X, then Y, then ENTER.

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Step 5: Install Required Software & Dependencies Run the following command to install everything needed for your bot:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

apt install -y python3 python3-pip python3-venv screen

pip3 install --upgrade pip

Now install all required Python modules:

pip3 install disnake mysql-connector-python requests pytz matplotlib

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screen -S BOTNAME python3 bot.py

➡ The bot is now running in the background! ➡ To detach from the screen: CTRL + A, then D➡ To reattach the session: screen -r BOTNAME

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Step 3: Create a Discord Bot in the Developer Portal

Go to .
Click "New Application", enter a name, and click "Create".
Go to Installation > Open the Install link dropdown > Select None > Confirm.
Go to Bot > Deselect both Public Bot points > select all Privileged Gateway Intents > Confirm.
Copy the Bot Token (You will need this for config.py).
Go to OAuth2 > URL Generator, select "bot" and "applications.commands".
Below that, select "Administrator" and copy the invite link.
Open the link and add the bot to your server.

========================================================================

Step 5: Install Required Software & Dependencies Run the following command to install everything needed for your bot:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

apt install -y python3 python3-pip python3-venv screen

pip3 install --upgrade pip

Now install all required Python modules:

pip3 install disnake mysql-connector-python requests pytz matplotlib

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Step 6: Start the Bot ➡ Start a screen session and run your bot:

screen -S BOTNAME python3 bot.py

➡ The bot is now running in the background! ➡ To detach from the screen: CTRL + A, then D➡ To reattach the session: screen -r BOTNAME

Your bot is now online and running 24/7! Need help? Feel free to open a