Custom Bot Setup

If you want to go beyond the default TicketPilot and give your bot a unique touch, you can create your very own custom bot. Follow these steps to setup and integrate your custom bo

Step One: Create Your Custom Bot

1. Log in to the Discord Developer Portal Visit Discord Developer Portal and log in with your Discord account.

2. Create a New Application

   1. Click on New Application in the top right.

   2. Give your bot a unique name (this will be its name on your server).

   3. Once done, click Create.

3. Generate a Bot Token

   1. On the left sidebar, navigate to the Bot tab.

   2. Click Add Bot and confirm the action.

   3. Under Token, click Copy to save your bot token somewhere safe. You'll need this later, but never share it publicly!

4. Set Up Bot Permissions

   1. Scroll down to the Privileged Gateway Intents section.

   2. Enable SERVER MEMBERS INTENT and MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT (these are required for TicketPilot to function properly).

Discord Bot Creation

Step Two: Add the Bot to Your Server

Once you've created your custom bot, it's time to add it to your server and configure it's appearance and settings. Here's how to do it:

Step 2.1: Access the Custom Bot Panel

• Navigate to the Custom Bot section in our TicketPilot dashboard.

Step 2.2: Authentication

• In the Authentication section, enter the bot's Bot Token and Client ID that you obtained from the Discord Developer Portal.

Step 2.3: Customize Bot Appearance

In the Appearance section, customize your bot's profile:

• Bot Name: Set your bot's name (e.g., "TicketPilot.me").

• Activity Text: This is the text that will appear when your bot is "playing" or "watching" something (e.g., "Watching https://ticketpilot.me").

• Bot Image URL: Add a link to your bot's profile picture by providing an image URL.

• Bot Status: Set your bot's status (e.g., "Online, "Idle", etc.).

• Activity Type: Choose from options like "Playing", "Streaming", or "Watching" to display the bot's activity.

You will also see a Bot Preview on the right side that will give you a live look at how your bot will appear on Discord.

Step 2.4: Invite the Custom Bot to Your Server

• Once you have saved the bot's token and customized its appearance, click on the Invite Custom Bot button.

• This will open a new window where you can invite your custom bot to your server. Follow the steps, ensuring your grant all necessary permissions for proper functionality.

Step 2.5: Enable the Bot

• After inviting the bot to your server, click the Enable button to activate it.

Adding your custom bot