SOP: Advanced Discord Server Setup (Technical)

Document Type: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved for Use
Audience: Technician
Service Tier: Advanced ($95)
Estimated Time: 3-4 hours

1. Purpose

To provide comprehensive procedures for setting up an advanced Discord server with anti-raid protection, reaction roles, leveling systems, event management, social media integrations, and advanced moderation features.

2. Scope

This SOP applies to Advanced Discord Server Setup service for:

Growing communities (50-500 members)
Content creator communities
Small business servers
Communities requiring enhanced security and automation

Includes all Standard features plus:

Anti-raid and verification systems
Reaction roles and self-assignable roles
Leveling system with rewards
Event management tools
Social media integrations
Advanced moderation and auto-moderation

3. Responsibilities

Lead Technician Responsibilities

Execute all Standard setup procedures
Implement advanced security measures
Configure automation systems
Set up social media integrations
Test all advanced features
Document custom configurations

Client Responsibilities

Provide social media account access (if applicable)
Approve automation workflows
Participate in extended training session
Provide feedback on advanced features

4. Requirements

4.1 Client Requirements

All Standard requirements
Social media accounts for integration (optional)
Specific automation preferences
Event types and schedules (if applicable)
Leveling system preferences

4.2 Technical Requirements

Server with administrative access
Bot API keys (for custom integrations)
Webhook URLs (for social media)
Enhanced bot permissions

5. Pre-Setup Checklist

5.1 Standard Checklist Items

All Standard setup requirements completed
Server ownership/admin access confirmed
Basic server structure approved

5.2 Advanced Requirements

Social media integration preferences documented
Anti-raid protection level selected
Reaction role categories planned
Leveling system requirements specified
Event management needs identified
Auto-moderation rules defined
Custom bot permissions approved

6. Procedure

6.1 Complete Standard Setup

Execute all procedures from SOP-01-Technical-Standard.mdx before proceeding with advanced features.

6.2 Anti-Raid Systems Implementation

6.2.1 Verification Bot Setup

Select Verification Bot (recommend Wick, Beemo, or Captcha.bot):

Recommended: Wick
- Website:wickbot.com
- Features: Anti-raid, verification, advanced security
- Pricing: Free tier sufficient for most needs

Bot Installation:

Add bot with enhanced permissions:

• Administrator (for initial setup)
• View Channels
• Send Messages
• Embed Links
• Attach Files
• Read Message History
• Add Reactions
• Use External Emojis
• Connect
• Speak
• Manage Messages
• Kick Members
• Ban Members
• Manage Nicknames
• Manage Channels

Anti-Raid Configuration:

wick config
wick antiraid enable
wick antiraid threshold 5 60
wick antiraid action kick
wick verification enable
wick verification type captcha

6.2.2 Advanced Security Settings

Server Verification Level:

Server Settings → Privacy Settings:
- Verification Level: High (must be registered for 10+ minutes)
- Explicit Content Filter: All members
- Two-Factor Auth: Required for moderation roles

Account Age Requirements:

Wick Settings:
- Minimum account age: 7 days
- New member quarantine: 15 minutes
- Mass mention protection: 5 mentions max

Raid Detection Rules:

Anti-Raid Triggers:
- 5+ joins in 60 seconds
- 3+ identical usernames
- 10+ messages from new members
- Suspicious account patterns

6.3 Reaction Roles System

6.3.1 Choose Reaction Role Bot

Recommended Bots:

Carl-bot: carl.gg
- Features: Reaction roles, embeds, auto-mod
- Free tier: 250 reactions

Zira: zira.rocks
- Features: Simple reaction roles
- Free tier: Unlimited reactions

6.3.2 Create Role Categories

Game Roles:

🎮 Gaming Roles
- Valorant 🎯
- Minecraft ⛏️
- Among Us 👥
- Rocket League 🚗
- Fortnite 🏝️
- Call of Duty 🔫

Notification Roles:

🔔 Notifications
- Announcements 📢
- Events 🎉
- Giveaways 🎁
- Streams 📺

Color Roles:

🎨 Color Roles
- Red ❤️
- Blue 💙
- Green 💚
- Purple 💜
- Orange 🧡
- Pink 💗

Identity Roles:

👤 Identity Roles
- He/Him 🙋‍♂️
- She/Her 🙋‍♀️
- They/Them 🙋
- Artist 🎨
- Musician 🎵
- Developer 💻

6.3.3 Setup Reaction Messages

Create Reaction Channel:

Channel: #role-assignment
Topic: "React with emojis to get roles!"
Permissions: @everyone can read, no one can talk

Design Reaction Embeds:

🎮 Gaming Roles
React to get game-specific pings and channels!

🎯 Valorant
⛏️ Minecraft
👥 Among Us
🚗 Rocket League

🎨 Color Roles
Choose your favorite color for your name!

❤️ Red
💙 Blue
💚 Green
💜 Purple

Configure Bot Commands:

Carl-bot Commands:
!reaction add "Valorant" 🎯 "🎮 Gaming Roles"
!reaction add "Minecraft" ⛏️ "🎮 Gaming Roles"
!reaction add "Red" ❤️ "🎨 Color Roles"

6.4 Leveling System Implementation

6.4.1 Choose Leveling Bot

Recommended Bots:

MEE6: mee6.xyz
- Features: Leveling, moderation, custom commands
- Free tier: Basic leveling

AmariBot: amaribot.com
- Features: Advanced leveling, leaderboards
- Free tier: Full leveling features

6.4.2 Configure Leveling Settings

Basic Configuration:

MEE6 Commands:
!levels
!rank
!leaderboard

Settings:
- XP per message: 15-25
- XP cooldown: 60 seconds
- Voice XP: 1 XP per minute
- Max daily XP: 1200

Level Rewards Setup:

Level 5: Active 💎 (Color role)
Level 10: Regular 👤 (Special role)
Level 25: Veteran 🏆 (Higher permissions)
Level 50: Elite ⭐ (VIP status)
Level 100: Legend 👑 (Top tier role)

Leaderboard Configuration:

!leaderboard create
!leaderboard channel #leaderboards
!leaderboard style embed
!leaderboard update 30

6.4.3 Level Milestone Channels

Create Level-Based Channels:

#level-5-plus
#level-10-plus
#level-25-plus
#veterans-lounge

Set Channel Permissions:
- Restrict access based on level roles
- Create exclusive content for higher levels
- Set up special voice channels

6.5 Event Management System

6.5.1 Discord Events Setup

Create Event Categories:

📅 Events
├── #event-announcements
├── #event-discussion
└── #event-signups

Event Types:

🎮 Game Nights
🎬 Movie Nights
🎵 Music Sessions
🏆 Tournaments
💬 Community Chats
🎉 Celebrations

6.5.2 Event Automation

Event Reminder Bot:

Use Carl-bot or custom commands:
!reminder create "Game Night" "Starting in 1 hour!"
!reminder create "Tournament" "Signups close tomorrow!"

Event Role System:

Create temporary event roles:
- Game Night Participant 🎮
- Tournament Player 🏆
- Event Host 🎤

RSVP Tracking:

Use Discord Events:
- Create scheduled events
- Track interested/attending counts
- Send automatic reminders
- Post event recaps

6.6.1 Twitch Integration

Setup Twitch Bot:

Recommended: StreamElements or Nightbot
- Website: streamelements.com
- Features: Live notifications, chat commands

Twitch Notification Configuration:

Bot Commands:
!twitch add [channel_name]
!twitch notification #stream-announcements
!twitch message "@everyone [channel] is now live!"
!twitch cooldown 30

Create Stream Channels:

#stream-announcements
#stream-chat
#stream-schedule

6.6.2 YouTube Integration

YouTube Notification Bot:

Recommended: YouTube Discord Bot
- Features: Upload notifications, subscriber sync
- Setup via YouTube API key

Configuration:

!youtube add [channel_id]
!youtube notification #video-uploads
!youtube message "New video: [title]"
!youtube role YouTube Subscriber

6.6.3 Twitter/X Integration

Twitter Bot Setup:

Recommended: TweetShift or custom webhook
- Features: Tweet posting, hashtag monitoring
- Requires Twitter API access

Configuration:

!twitter connect [account]
!twitter channel #social-feed
!twitter hashtag #[server_hashtag]

6.6.4 Reddit Integration

Reddit Bot Setup:

Recommended: Reddit Discord Bot
- Features: Post notifications, subreddit monitoring
- Requires Reddit API access

6.7 Advanced Moderation Tools

6.7.1 Auto-Moderation Rules

Spam Protection:

Dyno Auto-Mod:
- Max mentions: 3 per message
- Max caps: 50% of message
- Max links: 2 per message
- Max new lines: 5 per message
- Max duplicate characters: 10

Content Filtering:

Blocked content:
- Profanity (adjustable levels)
- Personal information
- External links (except approved)
- Invite links (except approved)
- Scam/phishing URLs

Keyword Filtering:

Filtered words/phrases:
- Offensive language
- Hate speech
- Threats
- Personal attacks
- Spam phrases

6.7.2 Logging System

Moderation Log Channels:

#moderation-log
#message-log
#user-log
#voice-log
#server-log

Log Configuration:

Dyno Logging:
!log channel moderation #moderation-log
!log channel messages #message-log
!log channel users #user-log
!log channel voice #voice-log
!log channel server #server-log

Log Events:

Tracked events:
- Message deletions
- Member joins/leaves
- Role changes
- Channel creation/deletion
- Voice channel joins/leaves
- Ban/kick actions

6.8 Advanced Security Features

6.8.1 Two-Factor Authentication

Require 2FA for Staff:

Server Settings → Moderation:
- Enable "Require 2FA for moderation actions"
- Apply to Admin and Moderator roles
- Staff must enable 2FA in Discord settings

6.8.2 Advanced Verification

Multi-Step Verification:

Step 1: Account age check (7+ days)
Step 2: Email verification (Discord native)
Step 3: Captcha verification (Wick bot)
Step 4: Rule acknowledgment (reaction role)
Step 5: Manual approval (optional)

6.8.3 Backup Systems

Server Backup Bot:

Recommended: Backup Bot
- Features: Channel/role backups
- Automated daily backups
- Recovery procedures

7. Testing & Validation

7.1 Advanced Feature Tests

Anti-raid protection triggers correctly
Reaction roles assign properly
Leveling system awards XP correctly
Event reminders send on schedule
Social media integrations work
Auto-moderation rules enforce properly
Logging captures all events

7.2 Security Tests

Verification system works for new members
2FA requirements enforced for staff
Backup system creates snapshots
Raid detection responds appropriately

7.3 Integration Tests

Twitch notifications send when live
YouTube notifications post new uploads
Twitter integration posts correctly
Reddit notifications work

8. Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Fix
Anti-raid not triggering	Settings too lenient	Adjust thresholds in Wick
Reaction roles not working	Bot permissions missing	Re-add bot with proper perms
Leveling not awarding XP	Cooldown not reset	Check bot status and settings
Social media not posting	API key expired	Refresh API credentials
Auto-mod too aggressive	Rules too strict	Adjust filter sensitivity
Events not sending reminders	Bot offline	Check bot status and restart
Backup not working	Insufficient permissions	Grant admin to backup bot

9. Delivery Checklist

9.1 Technical Delivery

9.2 Client Training (45 minutes)

Anti-raid system management
Reaction role customization
Leveling system administration
Event creation and management
Social media integration management
Advanced moderation tools

9.3 Documentation

10. Post-Delivery Support

10.1 30-Day Priority Support

Advanced troubleshooting assistance
Up to three configuration adjustments
Integration setup help
Security consultation
Response time: Within 12 hours

10.2 Support Channels

Priority email: advanced@wizardtechservices.com
Discord: Priority support channel
Response time: 12 hours or less

11. Maintenance Recommendations

11.1 Regular Tasks

Monitor anti-raid effectiveness weekly
Review leveling system monthly
Update social media API keys quarterly
Test backup systems monthly
Review auto-mod rules monthly

11.2 Client Education

Advanced server management techniques
Security best practices
Integration troubleshooting
Community growth strategies

12. Quality Assurance

12.1 Pre-Delivery Review

Verify all advanced features operational
Test security measures thoroughly
Validate all integrations
Confirm client understanding

12.2 Post-Delivery Follow-up

Contact client after 3 days
Address any advanced feature issues
Gather feedback on new capabilities
Optimize configurations based on usage

13. Revision Control

Version: 1.0
Created: February 2026
Author: Wizard Tech Services
Next Review: Within 60 days
Approved By: Senior Technician

14. Appendices

14.1 Advanced Bot Command Reference

Wick Commands:
wick config - Open configuration menu
wick antiraid enable - Enable anti-raid
wick verification enable - Enable verification
wick quarantine @user - Manual quarantine

Carl-bot Commands:
!reaction add/remove - Manage reaction roles
!embed create - Create custom embeds
!auto-mod - Configure auto-moderation

MEE6 Commands:
!levels - Configure leveling system
!rank - Check user rank
!leaderboard - Show server leaderboard
!rewards - Set level rewards

14.2 Integration Setup Guide

Twitch Integration:
1. Create StreamElements account
2. Connect Discord server
3. Link Twitch channel
4. Configure notification settings

YouTube Integration:
1. Get YouTube API key
2. Add YouTube Discord bot
3. Configure channel notifications
4. Set up subscriber role sync

Twitter Integration:
1. Apply for Twitter API access
2. Configure webhook endpoints
3. Set up posting permissions
4. Test tweet posting functionality

14.3 Security Configuration Matrix

Feature	Standard	Advanced	Professional
Verification Level	Medium	High	Maximum
Anti-Raid Protection	❌	✅ Wick	✅ Custom
2FA Requirement	❌	✅ Staff	✅ All
Account Age Check	❌	✅ 7 days	✅ 30 days
Manual Approval	❌	❌	✅ Optional
Backup System	❌	❌	✅ Automated

End of SOP

SOP: Advanced Discord Server Setup (Technical)

SOP: Advanced Discord Server Setup (Technical)

1. Purpose

2. Scope

3. Responsibilities

4. Requirements

4.1 Client Requirements

4.2 Technical Requirements

5. Pre-Setup Checklist

5.1 Standard Checklist Items

5.2 Advanced Requirements

6. Procedure

6.1 Complete Standard Setup

6.2 Anti-Raid Systems Implementation

6.2.1 Verification Bot Setup

6.2.2 Advanced Security Settings

6.3 Reaction Roles System

6.3.1 Choose Reaction Role Bot

6.3.2 Create Role Categories

6.3.3 Setup Reaction Messages

6.4 Leveling System Implementation

6.4.1 Choose Leveling Bot

6.4.2 Configure Leveling Settings

6.4.3 Level Milestone Channels

6.5 Event Management System

6.5.1 Discord Events Setup

6.5.2 Event Automation

6.6 Social Media Integrations

6.6.1 Twitch Integration

6.6.2 YouTube Integration

6.6.3 Twitter/X Integration

6.6.4 Reddit Integration

6.7 Advanced Moderation Tools

6.7.1 Auto-Moderation Rules

6.7.2 Logging System

6.8 Advanced Security Features

6.8.1 Two-Factor Authentication

6.8.2 Advanced Verification

6.8.3 Backup Systems

7. Testing & Validation

7.1 Advanced Feature Tests

7.2 Security Tests

7.3 Integration Tests

8. Troubleshooting

9. Delivery Checklist

9.1 Technical Delivery

9.2 Client Training (45 minutes)

9.3 Documentation

10. Post-Delivery Support

10.1 30-Day Priority Support

10.2 Support Channels

11. Maintenance Recommendations

11.1 Regular Tasks

11.2 Client Education

12. Quality Assurance

12.1 Pre-Delivery Review

12.2 Post-Delivery Follow-up

13. Revision Control

14. Appendices

14.1 Advanced Bot Command Reference

14.2 Integration Setup Guide

14.3 Security Configuration Matrix