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# Permissions and Messages

If you get a permission error, it will display the missing permissions that the bot needs to run this command! Make sure you allow them, if you don't know how follow the steps below.

<img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fmtm6qMMlpBMQxEyJRV1d%2Fuploads%2FZISZASMmPPnLgwWEOWAt%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f1aa8287-1068-4ac0-8f05-4a944e41b0ca" alt="Permissions Image" width="375">

## **1. Bot Permissions**

**Basic Checks:**

* Verify if the bot is online by checking its status [here](https://status.badbears.io).

**Message Permissions:**

* Make sure the bot can both Read Messages and Send Messages in the desired channel.
* If you wish for the bot to embed links or upload files, grant it the Embed Links and Attach Files permissions.

**Role-Related Permissions:**

* Ensure the bot's role is correctly positioned in the role hierarchy. The bot can only manage roles that are below its highest role.
* For assigning roles, the bot requires the Manage Roles permission.

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## **2. Role & Channel Permissions**

**Explicit Deny:**

* Remember, Discord permissions have a hierarchy. Channel-specific permissions will always override server-wide role permissions.
* If a role's specific permission is denied in a channel, this will override any permission granted server-wide.

**Hierarchy:**

* Roles on Discord are arranged hierarchically. Members with higher roles can manage roles below theirs. Double-check the arrangement of roles to avoid issues.

**Audit Log:**

* Unintended changes on the server? Check out the server's Audit Log to see all changes and identify the responsible member.

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## **3. Common Mistakes**

**Muted Role:**

* If members are unable to send messages, they might have been assigned a "muted" role. This role denies the Send Messages permission.

**Channel Overrides:**

* Specific channel permissions can trump general server permissions. If a role or user is denied permissions in a channel, those denials will supersede server-wide permissions.

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Remember, always ensure permissions are set as per requirements to ensure smooth operation. If you see messages indicating missing permissions such as "Manage Roles" or "Manage Channels", refer to the [Permissions Image](https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fmtm6qMMlpBMQxEyJRV1d%2Fuploads%2FZISZASMmPPnLgwWEOWAt%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f1aa8287-1068-4ac0-8f05-4a944e41b0ca) to rectify.