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Add Banno to a Discord server

Invite the bot, verify its permissions, and connect a character to a channel.

For: Server adminsLast reviewed: 2026-07-31

What you will accomplish

Invite the bot, verify its permissions, and connect a character to a channel.

Before you start

Sign in with a Discord account that can manage the target server.
Keep Discord and Banno open while you test.

Steps

Open Manage servers and choose Add Banno.
Select the server and approve the requested Discord permissions.
Return to Banno and open that server dashboard.
Open AI Webhooks and bind a character to a text channel.
Send a test message and check the troubleshooting list if Banno does not reply.

What success looks like

The saved value or confirmation appears on screen and remains after one refresh.

If it does not work

Confirm that you are signed in to the intended account and have the required permission.
Repeat the steps once and read the complete on-screen error before closing it.
Contact support with the page link, time, and exact error text. Never send an API key or payment card number.

Related tasks

Play a visual novel
Set up a Banno Discord server

Play a visual novel

Start a session, make choices, adjust reading controls, and return to saved progress.

Set up a Banno Discord server

Use the web dashboard to configure the essential server features in a safe order.

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