Getting Started
Get Auth Bot up and running in your Discord server in under a minute.
Adding the Bot
Click the Add to Discord button on the homepage or use the invite link to add Auth Bot to your server. The bot only requires the Manage Roles permission.
Invite Auth Bot
Use the invite link to add the bot to your server. Make sure you have Administrator permissions.
Run /setup
Use the /setup slash command to start the configuration wizard. You'll choose a verification type, channel, and role(s).
Link your account (if using unlockers)
If you choose Unlocker or Unlocker + Captcha verification, you'll be prompted to link your Link Unlock account.
Done!
The bot will post a verification embed in your chosen channel. New members can click 'Verify Me' to begin.
Tip
Verification Types
Auth Bot supports three verification modes to suit different server needs.
Captcha Only
Members complete a secure captcha to prove they're human. This is the simplest mode and doesn't require a Link Unlock account. Ideal for servers that just want basic bot protection.
Unlocker Only
Members must complete all social actions on your Link Unlock unlocker page (e.g., subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter) before being verified. Requires a linked Link Unlock account with at least one Discord-enabled unlocker. Perfect for creators who want to grow their audience.
Unlocker + Captcha
The most secure option. Members must first complete all social actions on your unlocker page, then pass a captcha. This combines audience growth with strong bot protection. Also requires a linked Link Unlock account.
Configuration
Manage your server's verification settings with slash commands.
Available Commands
/config viewView your server's current verification configuration including the type, channel, roles, and active status.
/config editUpdate your verification settings. You can change the verification type, channel, and/or roles in a single command. Only the fields you specify will be updated.
/config toggleEnable or disable verification for your server. When disabled, the verification embed remains but members won't be able to verify. Existing verified members keep their roles.
/config unlockerChange which unlocker is used for verification. Only applies to Unlocker or Unlocker + Captcha verification types. If you only have one Discord-enabled unlocker, it will be selected automatically.
/config resetRemove all verification configuration from your server. You'll need to run /setup again to reconfigure.
Warning
Changing Verification Type
When switching between verification types, keep these things in mind:
- Switching to Captcha Only removes any linked unlocker from the config.
- Switching to Unlocker or Unlocker + Captcha requires a linked Link Unlock account with at least one Discord-enabled unlocker.
- If the values you provide are the same as the current config, no changes will be made.
- The verification embed is only re-sent when the channel changes.
Link Unlock Integration
Connect Auth Bot to Link Unlock for audience-growth-powered verification.
What is Link Unlock?
Link Unlock is a platform where creators build unlocker pages with social actions. Users must complete every action (subscribe, follow, like, etc.) to unlock content or gain access.
When integrated with Auth Bot, completing an unlocker becomes the verification step — members finish the social actions, and Auth Bot automatically assigns their roles.
Linking Your Account
To use unlocker-based verification, your Discord account must be linked to a Link Unlock account.
Run /setup and choose an unlocker type
Select Unlocker Only or Unlocker + Captcha as your verification type.
Click the link button
If your Discord isn't linked yet, you'll see a button to link your account. Click it to go to the Link Unlock setup page.
Sign in or create an account
Log into your existing Link Unlock account, create a new one, or use Discord OAuth for the fastest path.
Setup completes automatically
Once linked, the bot will automatically configure verification using your unlocker and post the embed.
Managing Unlockers
You can have multiple unlockers on your Link Unlock account, but each server config uses one at a time.
- Enable the Discord Verification toggle on any unlocker in your Link Unlock dashboard to make it available.
- Use /config unlocker to switch which unlocker your server uses.
- If you only have one Discord-enabled unlocker, it's selected automatically.
Ownership & Transfers
Understand how config ownership works and how to transfer it between accounts.
How Ownership Works
Every server config has an owner — the Link Unlock account that controls it. The owner's unlockers are used for verification (if applicable), and the config is tied to their account.
When a config loses its owner (through unlinking or transfer), it becomes orphaned. Orphaned configs automatically fall back to Captcha Only verification until a new owner claims them.
Transferring Ownership
Use /config transfer when you need to hand off a server's config to a different Link Unlock account.
Run /config transfer
This orphans the config — it switches to Captcha Only and detaches the current owner.
New admin links their account
A setup link is provided. The new admin clicks it to link their Link Unlock account and claim ownership.
Config is restored
The new owner can then use /config edit to set the verification type back to an unlocker-based mode.
Note
Unlinking from the Dashboard
You can also unlink your Discord from your Link Unlock account via the Link Unlock dashboard. This is a broader action that affects all servers you own.
- All your server configs switch to Captcha Only and become orphaned.
- The bot notifies each affected server's owner about the change.
- Any server admin can run /setup to claim ownership with their own account.
- Your Link Unlock account remains intact — only the Discord link is removed.
Important
/config transfer. Transfer affects one server; dashboard unlinking affects all servers you own.Master Guide
Watch the complete video walkthrough covering everything from setup to advanced configuration.
What's Covered
- Adding Auth Bot and initial /setup walkthrough
- Choosing the right verification type for your server
- Linking your Link Unlock account
- Managing and switching unlockers
- Editing config, transferring ownership, and troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions.