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SunLinks has an optional Discord bot integration that lets users interact with their short links and analytics directly from Discord using slash commands.
For security and flexibility, SunLinks does not provide a pre-configured bot token. You must configure your own Discord bot in the Discord Developer Portal.
When a user without an account runs a slash command, an account is created automatically and the bot sends them a direct message with their username and password.

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Setup

1

Create a Discord bot

Create an application and bot in the Discord Developer Portal, then copy the bot token. See Create a Discord bot token for a detailed walkthrough.
2

Configure bot permissions

  • Bot permissions: Send Messages, Use Slash Commands, Embed Links
  • Under OAuth2 → URL Generator, select the bot and applications.commands scopes, and invite the bot to your server with the generated URL
3

Connect the bot to SunLinks

  1. Go to the Discord Integration page.
  2. Enter the Discord Bot Token and your Discord User ID.
  3. Click Start Bot.
Once connected, the bot initializes, slash commands are registered automatically, and the bot becomes active in your server.

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Response format

All bot responses use Discord embeds for clean, structured presentation, readable statistics and consistent formatting.

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Error handling

  • Invalid or expired tokens: bot startup fails with a clear message
  • Unauthorized users: restricted command execution
  • Missing or incorrect parameters: descriptive error responses
  • Internal errors: safe fallback messages without exposing system details