> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.guildabot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.guildabot.com/guilda-bot-knowledge-base/customer-guides/installation-guide/bot-token-and-intents.md).

# Bot Token & Intents

Now that you’ve copied your bot’s token, head over to the [**Guilda Dashboard Login**](https://app.guildabot.com/) and do the following:

1. Go to the **Guilda Dashboard**, then click the **"Settings"** tab in the sidebar.

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2. Paste your bot token into the **"Bot Token"** field and click **Save**.

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Next, return to the Discord Developer Portal to configure the bot’s visibility and enable required gateway intents:

3. Enable the following **Privileged Gateway Intents**:

* **Presence Intent**
* **Server Members Intent**
* **Message Content Intent**

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These intents are necessary for the bot to function properly on your server.

Click **Next Step** below to continue.