#Bot Problem
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If you mean “the bot doesn’t reply / I can’t see any bot messages”, these are the usual causes on Discord:
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In server channels, the bot often only replies when you @mention it
- Try typing
@and selecting the bot, then send:@BotName hello - If the server is configured with
requireMention: true, normal messages will be ignored.
- Try typing
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The bot might not be allowed in this channel
- Many setups allowlist only specific channels. If there’s a dedicated
#helpchannel, try there (or DM the bot).
- Many setups allowlist only specific channels. If there’s a dedicated
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Permissions / intents (if this is your bot)
- In the Discord Developer Portal, enable Message Content Intent.
- In the channel permissions, the bot needs View Channel, Send Messages, Read Message History.
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DMs: pairing mode
- If DMs are set to “pairing”, you’ll get a pairing code on first DM and it must be approved (
openclaw pairing approve discord <code>).
- If DMs are set to “pairing”, you’ll get a pairing code on first DM and it must be approved (
If you tell me: