# Create Discord App

To begin linking your Discord bot to **Guilda**, you need to create a Discord application.

1. Navigate to the [Discord Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/applications).
2. In the top right corner, click the **"New Application"** button.

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3. In the pop-up window, enter a name for your application, accept the TOS, then click **"Create"** and complete the Captcha.

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Next, you’ll need to create a bot user for your application:

4. On the left-hand sidebar, click the **"Bot"** tab.

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5. Click the **"Reset Token"** button to generate a new secret token for your bot.

   * **Note**: If you have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled, you will be prompted to enter a verification code.

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5. After the token is generated, copy it to your clipboard (Click Copy button). You’ll need this in the next step.

   * **Important**: Keep your bot token secure and **never share it** publicly. (You can save it in a Password Manager App, secret doc, etc).
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Click **Next Step** below to proceed


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