Custom Welcome and Goodbye Messages for Engaging Discord Server Management
Welcome and goodbye messages play a vital role in establishing a welcoming and engaging community on your Discord server. These messages can make a new member feel valued and provide a sense of belonging. Similarly, when a member leaves the server, a well-crafted goodbye message can create a positive impression and show that the server values the member's contribution.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the steps required to configure welcome and goodbye messages on your Discord server.
The dashboard is where the configurations described here are managed.
- Go to the dashboard and log in.
- Select your server from the menu on the left.
- Choose the module and make sure that it is enabled.
Configuring Welcome Messages
Sending a Message
A welcome message is a great way to greet new members and make them feel valued. To configure welcome messages, follow these steps:
Turn on the option for welcome messages in the dashboard.
Enter the text you want to send to new members when they join the server.
Choose whether to send the message as a direct message to the new member or to a specific channel on the server.
Sending an Image
Sending a welcome image is another way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for new members. To configure welcome images, follow these steps:
Turn on the option for welcome images in the dashboard.
Choose one of the three available options for sending the image:
- With Text Message
- Before Text Message
- Send to a channel
Customize the welcome image using the available options:
- Background: Choose either a transparent background or an image with customizable width and height.
- Avatar: Choose between a square or circle avatar with customizable height, width, and coordinates.
- Username: Choose the position, size, color, and alignment of the user's username on the welcome image.
- Text: Enter the text you want to display on the welcome image, along with its position, size, and color.
Background images should be less than 3MB, and the supported image types are (jpg, png, and jpeg). gif are not currently supported.
Configuring Goodbye Messages
A goodbye message is an excellent way to show your appreciation to members who have left your server. To configure goodbye messages, follow these steps:
- Turn on the option for goodbye messages in the dashboard.
- Enter the text you want to send to members when they leave the server.
- Choose the channel where you want the goodbye message to be sent.
Additional Information
Each text message box has a usable variable that you can insert into your message text, such as the user's username or the server's name. This feature can help personalize the welcome and goodbye messages and make them more engaging.
Customizing the welcome and goodbye messages is an excellent way to showcase your server's personality and make it stand out from other servers. Consider experimenting with different messages and images to find what works best for your community.