# Discord Bot Installation

Source: https://docs.tradeit.app/discord/installation

Add Trade It to your server, pick the channels where it belongs, and start with `/help`.

[Install Trade It In Discord](https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1420881647410352159&permissions=2048&integration_type=0&scope=bot+applications.commands)

## Install [#install]

To add the bot to your Discord server:

1. Open the install link above.
2. Choose your server from the dropdown list.
![Discord bot installation screen](https://images.tradeit.app/docs/discord_install.png)

3. Review permissions and click **Authorize**.
![Discord bot authorization screen](https://images.tradeit.app/docs/discord_authorize.png)

The bot is now available on your server!

## Permissions [#permissions]

Before authorizing, the following permissions will be requested.

| Permission | Why it is needed |
| --- | --- |
| Send messages | Lets the bot respond to commands with cards, buttons, and text. |

> **Note**
>
> Trade It does not require administrator access. It cannot modify channels, nor send messages as any user. It only responds to known [slash  and menu commands](/discord/commands).

## Settings [#settings]

Configure the bot by right-clicking your server in Discord and navigating to 

***Server Settings > Integrations > Bots and Apps > Trade It***

Use Role and Channel permissions to decide where the bot can be used. If you want a quieter rollout, keep it to one private channel first.

![Discord settings screen](https://images.tradeit.app/docs/discord_settings.png)

## Testing [#testing]

To test that the bot is working and to see a list of its capabilities, use the `/help` command.

You can also test the message context menu by right-clicking any trade callout and choosing **Apps → Trade It → Copy Trade**.

![/help command](https://images.tradeit.app/docs/discord_command_help.png)

![/help response](https://images.tradeit.app/docs/discord_help.png)