Tutorial: Setting Up Reaction Roles in Discord

Introduction

Welcome to our detailed tutorial on using the Reaction Roles Bot to effortlessly establish reaction roles in your Discord server. By following this guide, you’ll be able to provide your community with a more personalized experience, allowing them to receive only the notifications they desire. This method not only streamlines communication but also helps eliminate the need for the @everyone tag, reducing instances of server mutes due to notification overload. Let’s embark on the journey of efficient Discord communication together!

Preparation: Activating Developer Mode in Discord

Before we delve into the setup process, let’s perform a bit of pre-work:

How to Activate Developer Mode in Discord:

1. Launch the Discord application.
2. Click the gear icon to access Discord Settings.
3. In the left pane, scroll down and select the Advanced category under the APP SETTINGS section.
4. In the right pane, toggle on the button for Developer Mode.

Step 1: Invite Reaction Roles Bot to Your Discord Server

To get started, invite the Reaction Roles Bot to your Discord server by visiting Droplet.gg.

Step 2: Create the Roles You Want People to React To

Now, let’s create the roles that users can react to. Follow these steps:

How to Add Roles in Discord:

1. Click your server name in the upper-left corner of your server.
2. Go to Server Settings > Roles.
3. Click Create Role.

Step 3: Get the Message ID

To proceed, you’ll need the Message ID of the message where users will react to roles. Follow these steps:

How to Get Message ID:

1. Click on the three dots to the far right of the message.
2. Choose the option to Copy Message ID.

Now, you have the necessary components: Role Name, Emote Name, and Message ID.

Step 4: Creating a Reaction Role Message

1. Create a new message, for example: Select a Role “I’m currently improving the role system, providing you with the choice to opt in or out of receiving notifications. This update is designed to lower the frequency of notifications, minimizing the number of pings and dings on your app.”
2. Click Enter.

Step 5: Set Up Reaction Roles Using the Bot

Now, let’s use the Reaction Roles Bot to set up the reaction roles:

/reactionrole add message_id: <paste message id> emoji <type :emote name:> Role <@yournewrole>

Press Enter. This command will create an emote on the specified message, and users who react will receive the assigned role.

Conclusion: Streamlining Communication

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up reaction roles in your Discord server, allowing for a more customized and efficient communication experience. Feel free to use the new roles, such as @twitchalerts, to notify specific groups without overwhelming your entire community. Enjoy the streamlined communication in your Discord server!