Quick Start Guide

Welcome to Vör! This guide will help you get your Discord bot up and running in minutes. Whether you’re new to Discord bots or a seasoned server admin, follow these steps to configure Vör for your community.

🚀 Immediate Setup (5 Minutes)

Step 1: Invite Vör to Your Server

  1. Visit the Discord Developer Portal
  2. Generate Invite Link
    • Under “Privileged Gateway Intents”, enable:
      • ✅ Message Content Intent
      • ✅ Server Members Intent
    • Use this invite URL (replace YOUR_CLIENT_ID): 
      https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&permissions=414464658496&scope=bot%20applications.commands
  3. Required Permissions Vör needs these permissions to function properly:
    • Read Messages - Process commands and content
    • Send Messages - Respond to users
    • Embed Links - Display rich information
    • Manage Messages - Delete spam/offensive content
    • Moderate Members - Timeout users
    • Ban Members - Remove problematic users
    • Manage Roles - Assign roles and permissions

Step 2: Basic Configuration

Once Vör joins your server, use these essential commands:

Set Up Logging Channels 

# Create a channel for bot notifications (optional but recommended)
# Name it something like #bot-logs or #vor-notifications

/config guild

Select your server and configure:

  • Log Channel: Where Vör sends important notifications
  • Botspam Channel: Dedicated channel for bot commands (reduces main chat clutter)

Enable Core Features 

# Enable essential moderation
/config cog Moderation

# Enable user verification to prevent bots
/config cog Verification

# Enable message logging
/config cog MessageLogger

# Enable anti-scam protection
/config cog VorSentinel

Step 3: Test Your Setup

Send these commands in any channel:

# Check if Vör is responding
/ping

# View available commands
/help

# Check your server's current configuration
/config guild

⚙️ Essential Configuration

Moderation Setup

  1. Create Moderator Roles
    • Go to Server Settings → Roles
    • Create roles like “Moderator”, “Admin”
    • Assign appropriate permissions
  2. Configure Moderation 
    /config cog Moderation
    • Set Mod Log Channel: Where moderation actions are recorded
    • Configure Moderator Roles: Who can use moderation commands
    • Set Default Reasons: Common ban/warn reasons

Verification Setup 

/config cog Verification
  • Enable Verification: Turn on CAPTCHA verification
  • Set Verified Role: Role given to verified members
  • Verification Channel: Where verification messages appear
  • Log Channel: Where verification attempts are logged

Message Logging Setup 

/config cog MessageLogger
  • Enable Logging: Start tracking message edits/deletions
  • Edit Log Channel: Where edited messages are logged
  • Delete Log Channel: Where deleted messages are logged
  • Excluded Channels: Channels to ignore (like #bot-commands)

🎯 Popular Features to Enable

For Tech Support Servers 

# PC building community features
/config cog PCPartPicker    # Build list sharing
/config cog DropReference  # Component pricing
/config cog PSU Tier List  # Power supply recommendations

# Support tools
/config cog Tags           # Reusable responses
/config cog Tickets        # Support ticket system
/config cog Reputation     # Helper recognition

For Gaming Communities 

# Fun features
/config cog FunEconomy     # Coin system and gambling
/config cog Tiers          # XP and leveling
/config cog Reminders      # User reminders

# Moderation
/config cog Reports        # User reporting system
/config cog NameEnforcement # Nickname standards

For General Communities 

# Utility features
/config cog CurrencyConversion  # Exchange rates
/config cog MiscFunctions       # Confessions, deals relay

# Community management
/config cog Voting         # Server voting system
/config cog UserManagement # Advanced user tools

🔧 Advanced Setup

Using the Dashboard

For easier management, use the web dashboard:

  1. Visit: https://vor.pchelphub.com
  2. Authenticate: Sign in with Discord
  3. Select Server: Choose your server from the dropdown
  4. Configure: Use the web interface for advanced settings

Customizing Commands 

# Change bot prefix (default: !)
/config guild  # Look for "Bot Prefix" setting

# Set up custom welcome messages
/config cog MiscFunctions  # Configure welcome features

Backup & Recovery 

# Export server configuration
/config export

# Import configuration to another server
/config import

🚨 Troubleshooting

Bot Not Responding?

  1. Check Permissions: Ensure Vör has “Send Messages” permission
  2. Bot Status: Use /ping to verify bot is online
  3. Channel Access: Make sure Vör can see the channel
  4. Command Format: Use / for slash commands, ! for prefix commands

Configuration Not Saving?

  1. Save Changes: Click “Save” after making configuration changes
  2. Bot Permissions: Ensure Vör has “Manage Server” permission for some settings
  3. Channel Validity: Verify configured channels exist and bot can access them

Users Can’t Use Commands?

  1. Channel Permissions: Check if users can send messages in that channel
  2. Role Restrictions: Some commands require specific roles
  3. Bot Permissions: Ensure Vör has necessary permissions for the command

Need More Help?

🎉 You’re All Set!

Vör is now configured and ready to enhance your Discord server. Explore the features, customize settings to your community’s needs, and enjoy a better moderated, more engaging server experience!

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