Discord server template
Gaming Community Discord template
For clans, guilds, game communities and modding groups. Starts lean for 20 players and scales to large public servers.
- Clans and guilds
- Single-game or multi-game communities
- Modding and creator-led game servers
Channels and categories
START HERE
- # welcome text
What games we play, how to join squads, how ranks work.
Access: Everyone can read; only Staff can post
- # rules text
Server rules: no cheats or account selling, no slurs, no spam.
Access: Everyone can read; only Staff can post
- 📣 announcements announcement
Patch notes, events, tournament brackets.
Access: Everyone can read; only Staff can post
COMMUNITY
- # general text
Main chat.
Access: Members can read and post
- 💬 clips-and-highlights forum
One post per clip. Tags: game, funny, play of the week.
Access: Members can read and post
- # memes text
Images and memes. Slowmode on.
Access: Members can read and post
- # bot-commands text
Rank cards, music, mini-games. Keeps bots out of #general.
Access: Members can read and post
LOOKING FOR GROUP
- 💬 lfg forum
One post per group search. Tags: game, region, mode, rank. Close when full.
Access: Members can read and post
- 🔊 Squad 1 voice
Limit 5.
Access: Members can read and post
- 🔊 Squad 2 voice
Limit 5.
Access: Members can read and post
- 🔊 Duo voice
Limit 2.
Access: Members can read and post
- 🔊 AFK voice
Set as the server AFK channel.
Access: Members can read and post
EVENTS
- # events text
Event details and brackets. Scheduled Events for each match night.
Access: Everyone can read; only Staff can post
- 🎙️ Event stage stage
Casts, announcements, community nights.
Access: Members listen; Staff invite speakers
- # scrims text
Scrim requests and results. Team captains only.
Access: Captains post; members read
STAFF
- # staff-chat text
Moderators and admins.
Access: Hidden from everyone except Staff
- # mod-log text
AutoMod and bot logs.
Access: Hidden from everyone except Staff
- # reports text
Ticket transcripts for player reports.
Access: Hidden from everyone except Staff
Roles and permissions
| Role (highest first) | Purpose | Key permissions | Assigned by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin | Owner and co-owners | Manage Server, Manage Roles, Manage Channels, Ban Members | Owner, manually |
| Moderator | Keeps chat and voice under control | Manage Messages, Timeout Members, Kick Members, Move Members, Mute Members, View Audit Log | Admin, after staff application |
| Captain | Team leads for scrims and events | Send Messages in #scrims, Move Members | Admin, manually |
| Member | Finished onboarding | Send Messages, Connect, Speak, Use Voice Activity | Onboarding (default) |
| Game roles | One per game; shows game tags and pings | None | Onboarding question |
| Region roles (NA, EU, other) | Find players with good ping | None | Onboarding question |
| Level roles (Level 5, 10, 20) | Leveling rewards; can unlock image posting | Attach Files / Embed Links in #general at Level 5 | Leveling bot |
- Leveling bot role must sit above the level roles it hands out.
- Hold Attach Files and Embed Links in #general for new accounts until Level 5: it cuts image spam from raid accounts.
- Voice channels: set user limits on squad rooms; give Moderator Move Members and Mute Members.
- Enable the 2FA requirement for moderation actions once you have more than one moderator.
Onboarding questions
Which games do you play? (required, pick any)
- • {Game 1} → Game 1 role
- • {Game 2} → Game 2 role
- • Other games → Other games role
Where do you play from? (required, pick one)
- • North America → NA role
- • Europe → EU role
- • Somewhere else → Other region role
What are you here for? (optional, pick any)
- • Finding a squad → Default channel: #lfg
- • Tournaments and events → Events pings role
- • Just hanging out → Default channel: #general
Onboarding needs Community enabled. Never grant paid, holder or client roles from an onboarding answer: anyone can pick any answer. See Discord's Onboarding help.
AutoMod rules
| Rule | Setting | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mention Spam | On, with a low mention limit per message and raid protection enabled. | Block message + alert #mod-log + timeout member |
| Block Suspected Spam Content | On for all channels. | Block message + alert #mod-log |
| Block Commonly Flagged Words | Preset lists: insults and slurs, severe profanity. | Block message with a short custom explanation |
| Custom keyword rule: scams | Keywords such as *free nitro*, *steam gift*, *dm me for*, *free skins*, *account for sale*, *boosting service*. Exempt Staff. | Block message + alert #mod-log + timeout member |
| Custom keyword rule: invite links | Block *discord.gg/* and *discord.com/invite* outside Staff and #scrims. | Block message + alert #mod-log |
| Member profile filter | Block impersonation patterns like *admin*, *support*, *moderator*, *official* in usernames and nicknames. | Block member from interacting until they change their name |
Configure in Server Settings > Safety Setup > AutoMod. See scam and raid protection.
Recommended bots and why
Carl-bot recommended
Role menus, logging, tags
Button and reaction role menus for anything Onboarding doesn't cover, plus detailed mod logs and saved answers (tags).
Arcane optional
Leveling
XP for chatting, level-up role rewards and rank cards. Optional: only add if you want levels.
Sesh optional
Events and reminders
Timezone-aware event times and reminders on top of Discord's native Scheduled Events.
Wick recommended
Anti-raid and anti-nuke
Raid detection and limits on mass destructive actions by compromised staff accounts.
Ticket Tool optional
Player reports
Private report tickets so players can send evidence without public drama.
Bot features and premium plans change; check each bot's site. Grant only the permissions a bot asks for, never Administrator.
Welcome messages
#welcome
Welcome to {Server name} 🎮
We play {games} mostly on {days}, {timezone}.
• Pick your games and region in Channels & Roles
• Need a squad? Post in #lfg with your game, rank and mode
• Clips go in #clips-and-highlights
• Events are listed in the Events tab: click Interested to get a reminder
Break the rules in #rules and you'll be timed out. Have fun.#lfg (post guidelines)
Title: **Game · Mode · Region · Rank** Body: how many players you need, mic yes/no, start time. Close or delete your post once the squad is full.
Setup checklist
Structure
- ☐ Create roles highest first, level roles under the leveling bot role
- ☐ Create categories and voice rooms with user limits
- ☐ Add #lfg and #clips-and-highlights forum tags
Safety
- ☐ Verification level: Medium or higher for public servers
- ☐ AutoMod rules + #mod-log
- ☐ Invite an anti-raid bot and test its lockdown command
- ☐ Require 2FA for moderation actions
Engagement
- ☐ Set up leveling with a cooldown and role rewards
- ☐ Schedule the first community night as a Scheduled Event
- ☐ Pin the LFG post format
Launch
- ☐ Set #AFK as the AFK channel
- ☐ Test onboarding with an alt account
- ☐ Create a permanent invite for your stream, YouTube or game page
Guides for this setup
Get the Gaming Community template
Import it in one click for $49, one-time. Includes the template link, JSON, checklist, welcome copy, AutoMod lists and bot notes.