The Ultimate Discord Server Checklist for 2025 (Before You Launch)

Why You Need a Launch Checklist

A polished Discord server doesn’t happen by accident. Whether you’re launching a community, a client project, or a brand hub — this checklist ensures your setup is clean, secure, and scalable from day one.

This is the same internal checklist we use for Nitronomics clients during professional setup engagements.

✅ Discord Server Setup Checklist (2025 Edition)

1. Server Branding

Server name and icon are finalized and professional Server banner and invite splash image uploaded Vanity URL set (if eligible) About section completed in Server Settings → Overview

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2. Role Structure

Admin/mod roles created with correct hierarchy Permissions tested in test channels Member roles with onboarding restrictions Optional roles (VIP, Boosters, Bots) styled and colored

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3. Channel Architecture

Categories created (e.g., Info, Community, Support, Staff) Channels named consistently (e.g., #📢・announcements, #💬・general-chat) Read-only rules in info channels Private mod/staff channels set correctly

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4. Security Settings

2FA required for admin roles Verification level set appropriately (recommended: High) Unused admin permissions removed from bots Alt detection or CAPTCHA in place (e.g., Sentinel, Wick, AltIdentifier)

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5. Bot Configuration

Welcome/onboarding bot configured Moderation bot (e.g., Sentinel or Dyno) with warnings, bans, filters Auto-role bot tested Slash commands scoped properly Bot channels hidden from regular users where needed

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6. Message & Embed Style

Pinned messages use embeds or formatting Announcement formatting is consistent across posts Emojis used to enhance readability, not overwhelm it Link previews and media embedding enabled or restricted as needed

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7. Rules, Guidelines, & Onboarding

#rules channel has clear community expectations Channel to introduce yourself or welcome new members Optional: Server Guide channel with basic navigation help First message triggers role reaction or instructions

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8. Testing & QA

Create a “Test Member” role and use it to preview server experience Test all role-based access, message permissions, bot flows Invite a trusted friend or mod to do a dry run Review mobile vs desktop experience

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9. Launch Prep

Server Invite settings are customized (limit uses, expire links if needed) Public vs private channels are verified Community tab features (like welcome screen) are enabled Backups or audit bots (like Xenon or Sentinel) set up for recovery

🔁 Reset Checklist

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