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Custom Bot
Run NightCrew through a dedicated Discord application with a custom identity.
Getting started
Unlock the module
Attach Custom Bot to this server. Free and Premium plans can preview but cannot edit it.
Create an application
Create a Discord Developer Portal application, add a bot, and enable Presence, Server Members, and Message Content intents.
Connect once
Paste the Application ID and bot token. NightCrew validates and encrypts the token and never displays it again.
Invite it
Select Invite custom bot and authorize it for the active server.
Personalize
Change the name, profile picture, banner, status, activity, and status text. The large Discord preview updates while editing.
Settings reference
Use this reference when you need to check what a setting does.
Public numeric ID of the dedicated Discord application.
Secret credential accepted once, validated, encrypted, and never shown again.
Discord username for the dedicated bot; Discord rate limits frequent changes.
Online, Idle, Do Not Disturb, or Invisible.
Playing, Watching, Listening, Competing, or custom presence wording.
Square PNG, JPG, WebP, or GIF under the displayed upload limit.
Wide profile artwork; Discord may restrict banner behavior based on application capabilities.
How it works
Here’s what happens once you’ve finished setup.
- 1Administrator
Creates the Discord application and connects its credentials once.
- 2NightCrew
Starts an isolated child process restricted to the subscribed server.
- 3Dashboard
Edits identity for an active Custom Bot subscription.
- 4Custom bot
Runs the same enabled cogs and per-server data as NightCrew.
Example
Name it after the community, upload its logo and banner, set Do Not Disturb or Online, and use Listening to Community Support as the status.
Permissions
- Custom Bot plan
- Dedicated Discord application
- Correct bot role position
Things to know
Changing identity does not change the Discord application account or application ID.
Troubleshooting
Reset the token in Discord Developer Portal and reconnect with the matching Application ID.
Confirm the custom child process is Connected and restart it after major Discord-side application changes.
Wait up to one minute after the custom bot shows Connected. NightCrew automatically removes the shared bot and routes dashboard actions through the custom identity.
Common questions
Why is it locked?+
The selected server does not have an active Custom Bot subscription.
Why is it offline?+
Restart the correct hosted process and check Connection settings for its startup error.