How do I post go-live and new video alerts in Discord?
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Discord does not post go-live or upload alerts by itself; use an alert bot (for example MEE6 or another bot with Twitch/YouTube alerts) or an automation tool that posts to a channel webhook. Send alerts to a dedicated #live-now announcement channel and mention an opt-in Live pings role, not @everyone.
| Option | Setup | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Alert bot (MEE6 and similar) | Bot dashboard: add channel, choose #live-now | Easy; check which alerts are free |
| Automation tool (Zapier, Make, IFTTT) | Trigger: new stream/video → Discord webhook | Flexible; may cost money or poll slowly |
| Your own script | Platform API → webhook | Full control; you maintain it |
Alert message format
🔴 {Creator} is live: {title} + link + @Live pings. Keep it to two lines so mobile notifications are readable.
Opt-in pings
- Create a Live pings role (mentionable only by staff and the bot).
- Add an Onboarding question: 'Ping you when I go live?'
- Set the bot to mention that role.
Quick answers
- Does Discord announce when I go live on Twitch?
- Discord's Twitch connection shows your status and can sync subscriber roles, but server alerts need a bot or webhook.
- Why not ping @everyone?
- People who didn't opt in mute the server. An opt-in role reaches the people who want it.
- Can followers get alerts in their own server?
- Yes, if #live-now is an announcement channel and messages are published.
What to do next
The Streamer & Creator template includes #live-now, the Live pings role and Onboarding question. $49 one-time.
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