> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://discortics.com/llms.txt). A consolidated single-file corpus is available at [llms-full.txt](https://discortics.com/llms-full.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://discortics.com/guides/settings.md).

# Server Settings

Start here after adding Discortics. Set up moderation first, then choose your prefix and language.

## Before you begin

- You need **Manage Server**.
- Discortics needs **Send Messages** and **Embed Links** to reply.
- For moderation, it also needs **Manage Roles**, **Ban Members**, **Kick Members**, **Timeout Members**, and **Manage Channels**.
- Keep the Discortics role above the members it moderates and above any Muted or Member Role.

## Set up moderation

### Dashboard Setup

1. Open **Dashboard → Moderator → General**.
2. Choose a private **Modlog Channel**.
3. Choose a **Muted Role**.
4. Choose a **Member Role** if your server uses one.
5. Choose which actions DM the member, then save.

### Discord Command Setup

1. Run `/settings moderation`.
2. Choose a private **Modlog Channel**.
3. Under **Muted Role**, choose **Use existing role** or **Create new role**.
4. Add a **Member Role** if your server uses one.
5. Choose which actions DM the member.

| Setting            | What it's for                                        |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Modlog Channel** | Receives moderation cases and Automoderation logs    |
| **Muted Role**     | Given by `/mute`. `/mute` won't work until it's set  |
| **Member Role**    | Used by `/lock` and `/unlock` instead of `@everyone` |
| **DM Notices**     | Choose per action whether the member gets a DM       |

The muted role can't be a managed role, `@everyone`, or a role with risky permissions. See [Moderation](/guides/moderation) for commands and cases.

## Set the prefix

The default prefix is `;`. Slash commands always start with `/` and don't change.

### Dashboard Setup

1. Open **Dashboard → Settings**.
2. Enter the new prefix under **Prefix**.
3. Save with the save bar.
4. Test a message command with the new prefix.

### Discord Command Setup

1. Run `/settings prefix set:!`, replacing `!` with your prefix.
2. Test a message command with the new prefix.

**Limits:** up to 10 characters. A prefix can't start with `/` or contain line breaks. Set it back to `;` to restore the default.

## Set the language

Discortics replies in this language in your server. Text without a translation stays in English.

### Dashboard Setup

1. Open **Dashboard → Settings**.
2. Select the language.
3. Save with the save bar.

### Discord Command Setup

1. Run `/settings language name:English`.
2. Choose a language from Discord's suggestions.

## Next steps

- Protect your server with [Automoderation](/guides/autopilot) and [Anti-Nuke](/guides/anti-nuke).
- Screen new members with [Verification](/guides/verification).
- Greet members and give roles with [Welcome and autoroles](/guides/welcome).
- Control who can use each command with [Command Permissions](/guides/commands).

## Commands

| Command                              | What it does        | Permission    |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------------- | ------------- |
| `/settings moderation`               | Set up moderation   | Manage Server |
| `/settings prefix set:<prefix>`      | Change the prefix   | Manage Server |
| `/settings language name:<language>` | Change the language | Manage Server |

Discord changes save immediately. Dashboard changes save when you use the save bar.

## Troubleshooting

**A setting won't change.** Check that you have **Manage Server**, then check [Command Permissions](/guides/commands) in case the command is restricted.

**A Dashboard change isn't showing in Discord.** Use the save bar before leaving the page.

Prefer one-line commands? See [Direct Commands](/guides/command-arguments).