{"id":92397,"date":"2023-08-25T12:41:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T12:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=92397"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:09:59","slug":"how-to-host-discord-bot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/tutorials\/how-to-host-discord-bot","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Discord Bot: Making and Deploying Your Own Bot to VPS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adding bots to your Discord server lets you automate tasks and add new features. While there are many popular Discord bots that are ready to use, you may need to create one for your specific needs.<\/p>

In this article, we will explain how to host a discord bot with Hostinger’s virtual private server hosting plan. First, we will explore the steps to develop your own Discord bot from scratch.<\/p>

Then, we will explain how to purchase a VPS hosting plan from Hostinger and configure the server environment for your Discord bot. Moreover, you will learn about Discord bot performance optimization and monitoring.<\/p>

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How to Make a Discord Bot<\/h2>

Hosting your own Discord bot that is tailored to your preferences requires it to be developed manually. The steps may differ depending on your bot’s functionality and programming language, but the general procedure is similar.<\/p>

1. Create a Discord Bot Account<\/h3>

To start making a Discord bot, create a Developer Portal<\/a> account. In this platform, you will create the bots, manage their settings, and generate the authentication link for inviting them to your Discord server.<\/p>

To create a Discord account, go to the registration page<\/a>. You will automatically log in to the new Discord account if you open the Developer Portal. Then, follow these steps:<\/p>

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  1. On the sidebar, click Applications<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select New Application <\/strong>in the right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enter your bot name<\/strong> and check the privacy policy box<\/strong>. Click Create<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Change the App Icon<\/strong>. Enter the Description <\/strong>and Tags<\/strong>. Click Save Changes <\/strong>to confirm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Copy the Application ID<\/strong> and save it to your computer. We need it later to enable Developer Mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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    Then, configure your bot token – an authentication key that enables your application to communicate with the Discord bot API. Here’s how to do it:<\/p>

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    1. Navigate to the sidebar → Bot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Change your bot username.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Click Reset Token<\/strong>. Click Yes, do it! <\/strong>to confirm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Copy the bot token<\/strong> and save it to your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

      We’ll insert this token into the bot’s source code. Also, keep the code safe since leaking it may expose your bot and Discord server to security risks.<\/p>

      Now, enable the Developer Mode to bypass your Discord bot SKUs-related payment. Here’s how to do it:<\/p>

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      1. Log in to your Discord <\/strong>application → User settings <\/strong>→ Advanced<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Toggle the Developer Mode<\/strong> on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Enable the Application Test Mode<\/strong> switch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Enter your Application ID<\/strong>. Set the URL Origin Type<\/strong> as Localhost<\/strong> and Port Number<\/strong> as 8080<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Click Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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        2. Set Bot Permissions<\/h3>

        After setting up the application, configure your Discord bot account permissions and authentication method. Here’s how to do it:<\/p>

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        1. On the Applications<\/strong> page, select OAuth2 → General <\/strong>from the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Under the Default Authorization Link<\/strong>, select In-app Authorization <\/strong>as the method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Check the bot <\/strong>box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Select the Bot Permissions<\/strong> according to your needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Click Save changes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Navigate to the sidebar → OAuth2 → URL Generator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Check bot <\/strong>as your application’s scope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. Recheck the same boxes for the Bot Permissions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. Copy<\/strong> the Generated URL <\/strong>and save it to your computer. It should contain your bot’s Client ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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          Important!<\/strong> Avoid giving a bot Administrator permissions, as it can modify your server settings.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>

          In addition, go to the Bot <\/strong>section from the sidebar and grant the bot Privileged Gateway Intents<\/strong>. Enable all intents if you are unsure which one your bot will use. However, keep in mind that it will grant the bot access to various Discord data.<\/p>

          Now, open the authentication link <\/strong>using a web browser to invite the bot to your Discord server and grant the necessary permissions.<\/p>

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          From the dropdown menu, select the server you want to add the bot into and click Continue<\/strong>. Review the permissions you will grant to the bot. If you wish to revoke any of them, uncheck the boxes. Then, click Authorize <\/strong>to confirm.<\/p>

          3. Choose a Programming Language<\/h3>

          JavaScript and Python are popular programming languages for creating a Discord Bot. While you can use C++, the available Discord API wrappers only support these languages.<\/p>

          Discord API wrappers simplify the interaction between the software and your code, making the development easier. Since the language and wrapper don’t affect your bot’s functionality, choose one based on your familiarity and preferences.<\/p>

          For a beginner, we recommend using Python, one of the simplest and best programming languages to learn<\/a>. It is easier to read and maintain than JavaScript, simplifying the debugging process. We will also use Python for this tutorial.<\/p>

          Before proceeding, download Python<\/a> and a code editor. When choosing a code editor, pick one with features that help simplify your coding process, like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, error detection, and module integration.<\/p>

          We recommend Microsoft Visual Studio Code<\/a> as it is free and offers various features.<\/p>

          4. Code the Bot<\/h3>

          Once the software and tools are ready, create a folder for your Discord bot files. Then, open VSCode to access the folder and create working files:<\/p>

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          1. Click File → Open Folder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Navigate to your new folder directory. Select the folder and click Select Folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Go to the Explorer<\/strong> sidebar and click the add new file icon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Create a main.py <\/strong>file to store all your bot codes. For an advanced bot, you may need multiple files and that are linked to main.py<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Create a .env <\/strong>file to store your bot token. Your Python code will call this file to authenticate the connection to the Discord API.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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            Important!<\/strong> Leave the .env<\/strong> file name blank. Otherwise, the bot code won’t find it and read the environment variable.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>

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            Depending on your Discord bot functionality, the code differs. For this tutorial, we will show you how to make a Discord bot that replies to a simple command:<\/p>

            # Import the required modules\nimport discord\nimport os\nfrom discord.ext import commands \nfrom dotenv import load_dotenv\n\n# Create a Discord client instance and set the command prefix\nintents = discord.Intents.all()\nclient = discord.Client(intents=intents)\nbot = commands.Bot(command_prefix='!', intents=intents)\n\n# Set the confirmation message when the bot is ready\n@bot.event\nasync def on_ready():\n    print(f'Logged in as {bot.user.name}')\n# Set the commands for your bot\n@bot.command()\nasync def greet(ctx):\n    response = 'Hello, I am your discord bot'\n    await ctx.send(response)\n\n@bot.command()\nasync def list_command(ctx):\n    response = 'You can use the following commands: \\n !greet \\n !list_command \\n !functions'\n    await ctx.send(response)\n\n@bot.command()\nasync def functions(ctx):\n    response = 'I am a simple Discord chatbot! I will reply to your command!'\n    await ctx.send(response)\n\n# Retrieve token from the .env file\nload_dotenv()\nbot.run(os.getenv('TOKEN'))<\/pre>
            Here is the explanation of how the code snippet works:<\/p>