> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prowlbot.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add Prowl to Your Discord Server — Quick Setup Guide

> Step-by-step guide to inviting Prowl to a Discord server, granting the required permissions, and completing the initial bot setup in under two minutes.

Adding Prowl to your server takes less than two minutes. Once invited, Prowl is ready to use immediately — no complicated setup required. Follow the steps below to get the bot online and then head over to the dashboard to start customizing its features.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you meet the following requirements:

<Info>
  You must have either the **Administrator** or **Manage Server** permission on the Discord server you want to add Prowl to. If you don't see a server in the selection list during the invite flow, you likely don't have the required permissions on that server.
</Info>

* A Discord account in good standing
* Ownership or admin/manage-server access on the target server
* A web browser with your Discord account already logged in

## Invite Prowl

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the invite link">
    Click the link below to open Prowl's official Discord authorization page. This link requests all the permissions Prowl needs to function correctly.

    <Card title="Invite Prowl" icon="robot" href="https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1519467315899400353&scope=bot&permissions=8">
      Click here to add Prowl to your Discord server.
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your server">
    In the **Add to Server** dropdown, choose the server you want to invite Prowl to. Only servers where you hold the Administrator or Manage Server permission will appear in this list.

    <Tip>
      If you manage many servers, type the server name in the dropdown to filter the list quickly.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and authorize permissions">
    Discord will show you a list of permissions that Prowl is requesting. Review them, then click **Authorize** to complete the process.

    Once you click **Authorize**, you may be prompted to complete a CAPTCHA to confirm you are human. Complete it and you'll be redirected to a confirmation page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Return to your server">
    Head back to your Discord server. Prowl will have automatically joined and posted a **welcome message** in your default or system channel. That message contains a direct link to your server's dashboard page where you can start configuring features right away.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Permissions Explained

Prowl requests the **Administrator** permission during the invite flow. This grants all server permissions at once and ensures every feature works without additional configuration on your end.

<Warning>
  If you choose to deny the Administrator permission and manually select individual permissions instead, some features — such as AutoMod, muting members, or managing channels for Tickets — may not work correctly. Granting Administrator is strongly recommended.
</Warning>

Here's a quick overview of why broad permissions are needed:

| Permission             | Why Prowl needs it                                        |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Manage Roles           | Assign level roles, verification roles, and mute members  |
| Manage Channels        | Create and archive ticket channels automatically          |
| Kick / Ban Members     | Carry out moderation actions                              |
| Manage Messages        | Delete messages flagged by AutoMod                        |
| Send Messages & Embeds | Post welcome messages, level-up alerts, and bot responses |
| View Audit Log         | Track moderation history and generate reports             |
| Connect & Speak        | Stream audio for the music player                         |

## After the Invite

Once Prowl is in your server you're ready to start exploring its features. The welcome message Prowl posts contains a one-click link to your personalized dashboard, but you can also access it any time at [Prowl's Dashboard](https://prowlbot.xyz/dashboard).

<Note>
  Prowl's dashboard requires you to first sign up with your Discord account. Make sure you log in with the same account that holds admin permissions on your server so your server appears in the dashboard's server list.
</Note>

From the dashboard you can configure every feature — moderation rules, AutoMod filters, leveling rewards, verification flows, tickets, music settings, and more.

<Card title="Dashboard Overview" icon="gauge" href="/getting-started/dashboard-overview">
  Learn how to navigate the Prowl dashboard and configure your server's features.
</Card>