# "How to Connect Discord to On-Chat"

> "On-Chat integrates with Discord so your team can receive and reply to Discord messages from your server in a unified shared inbox."

URL: https://on-chat.live/guides/how-to-connect-discord-to-on-chat/
Last updated: 2026-11-14

## Introduction
Discord is a popular communication platform originally built for gaming communities and now widely used by tech companies, online communities, and customer support teams. By integrating Discord with On-Chat, your team can monitor and respond to Discord server messages from a centralized inbox, keeping community support fast and organized.

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## Prerequisites
- An active On-Chat account with admin access
- A Discord account with server administrator permissions
- A Discord application and bot created via the Discord Developer Portal
- Bot token and appropriate bot permissions enabled

## Step 1: Access On-Chat Inbox Settings
Log in to your On-Chat dashboard at app.on-chat.live. Click **Settings** in the left sidebar and select **Inboxes**. Click **Add Inbox** to start the new channel setup.

## Step 2: Select Discord as Your Channel
Scroll through the channel list and click on **Discord**. This opens the Discord configuration form where you will enter your bot credentials.

## Step 3: Create a Discord Bot in the Developer Portal
Visit the Discord Developer Portal at discord.com/developers/applications. Click **New Application**, give it a name, then navigate to the **Bot** section. Click **Add Bot** and copy the **Bot Token**. Under **Privileged Gateway Intents**, enable the **Message Content Intent**.

## Step 4: Configure the Discord Inbox in On-Chat
Paste your Discord Bot Token into On-Chat's Discord configuration form. Enter the target server (Guild) ID and channel ID where you want to receive messages. Name your inbox (e.g., "Discord Support") and assign it to the appropriate team. Click **Create Inbox** to save.

## Step 5: Invite the Bot to Your Discord Server
In the Discord Developer Portal, navigate to **OAuth2** → **URL Generator**. Select the **bot** scope and grant permissions for reading messages and sending replies. Copy the generated invite URL and open it in your browser to add the bot to your Discord server.

## Step 6: Test the Integration
Send a message in the configured Discord channel. The message should appear in your On-Chat inbox. Reply from On-Chat and confirm the response is posted in the Discord channel.

## Best Practices
- Dedicate a specific Discord channel (e.g., #support) for customer-facing inquiries linked to On-Chat
- Use On-Chat auto-assignment to route Discord messages to community managers
- Set up auto-responses in On-Chat for common Discord questions
- Review Discord conversation volume in On-Chat analytics to plan community staffing

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