TL;DR: Discord's new member notifications are controlled by Discord server settings, not LaunchPass. Go to Server Settings → Community → System Messages Channel → enable "Send a random welcome message when someone joins" to see join notifications. For LaunchPass-specific notifications, set up a #launchpass channel instead.

There are two types of "new member" notifications you might be looking for:

1. Discord's built-in new member messages

2. LaunchPass payment/subscription notifications

Most people want: Discord's join messages OR the #launchpass channel notifications (or both).

To turn on Discord's new member messages:

Now when someone joins:

Where should join messages go?

Popular options:

Recommendation: Create a dedicated #welcome or #introductions channel so join messages don't clutter other channels.

Discord's default messages are random. Examples:

You can't customize these messages in Discord's free tier. They're random Discord-generated text.

Discord's join messages show:

LaunchPass #launchpass channel shows:

For managing a paid community: LaunchPass notifications are more helpful.

Create dedicated channel for LaunchPass notifications:

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Much better for paid communities.

Full setup guide: What is the #launchpass channel?

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Full guide: What is the #launchpass channel?

Check if it's turned on:

Verify where messages go:

Have someone join to test:

Make sure channel allows bot posts:

Make sure you're on latest version:

If still not working:

For Discord join messages:

For LaunchPass notifications:

If you want more control over welcome messages:

Popular welcome bots:

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Note: These still show when someone joins DISCORD, not when they join via LaunchPass specifically. For LaunchPass payment notifications, use #launchpass channel.

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✅ Choose one notification method - Don't overwhelm yourself with multiple

✅ Put notifications where you'll see them - Active channels

✅ Welcome new members personally - Build relationships

✅ Monitor for issues - Check if notifications work

✅ Test periodically - Make sure system still works

✅ Use #launchpass channel - Better info than Discord join messages

✅ Keep it private - Only admins see payment info

✅ Act on notifications - Welcome paying members

✅ Track join patterns - Understand your growth

✅ Follow up with new members - Provide value immediately

✅ Use Discord join messages - Good enough for free

✅ Public welcome channel - Let community welcome them

✅ Consider welcome bot - If you want customization

✅ Make it friendly - Warm welcome message

✅ Discord notifications controlled by Discord server settings

✅ LaunchPass notifications controlled by #launchpass channel setup

✅ Enable in Server Settings → System Messages Channel

✅ Choose which channel receives messages

✅ LaunchPass shows more info (email, payment, subscription)

✅ Discord shows basic info (username, join time)

✅ Welcome bots available for custom messages

✅ For paid communities: Use #launchpass channel

✅ For free communities: Discord join messages work fine

✅ Test to verify it's working

Have questions about Discord notifications?

For Discord join message settings:

For LaunchPass notification setup:

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