Can We Enable Community on Discord?
TL;DR: Yes, you can enable Discord's Community feature with LaunchPass. Community features give you announcements, welcome screens, stage channels, and more. Enable it in Server Settings before or after connecting to LaunchPass.
Quick Answer
Yes, Discord Community features work with LaunchPass.
You can enable Community features:
Before connecting to LaunchPass
After connecting to LaunchPass
Anytime you want
No conflicts with LaunchPass functionality.
What is Discord Community?
Discord Community is a set of features for larger or public servers.
Community features include:
Welcome Screen (custom onboarding)
Announcement Channels (with follow feature)
Stage Channels (for presentations)
Server Insights (analytics)
Discovery (if eligible)
Rules Screen (required rules display)
Member Screening (new member questions)
Good for:
Growing communities
Professional servers
Public communities
Organized onboarding
Multiple channels and categories
Enabling Community Features
Before You Start
Requirements to enable Community:
You must be server owner or have admin permissions
Server must have 2FA enabled (two-factor authentication)
Must set up verification level
Must create rules channel
Must create community updates channel
Time needed: 5-10 minutes
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Go to Server Settings
Click your server name at the top
Select "Server Settings"
Click "Enable Community" in the left menu
Click "Get Started"
Step 2: Set Up Safety Requirements
Enable 2FA if not already on
Set verification level (recommended: Medium)
Set explicit media content filter
Click "Next"
Step 3: Create Required Channels
Rules channel:
Discord creates this automatically
Or choose existing channel
Where server rules are posted
Members must read before accessing
Community updates channel:
Discord creates this automatically
Or choose existing channel
For important server announcements
Admin-only posting recommended
Step 4: Review and Enable
Review your choices
Agree to Community terms
Click "Finish Setup"
Community features now active
Done! Your server now has Community features enabled.
Does This Work with LaunchPass?
Full Compatibility
Yes, LaunchPass works perfectly with Community-enabled servers.
LaunchPass features still work:
Role assignment works normally
Member access control works
Auto-kick on cancellation works
#launchpass channel works
All bot commands work
No changes needed:
Don't need to reconfigure LaunchPass
Don't need to reconnect Discord
Everything continues working
No disruption to existing members
When to Enable Community
Enable before LaunchPass:
Set up during initial server creation
Have Community features from day one
Clean setup process
Enable after LaunchPass:
Already have paid community running
Want to add Community features later
Works perfectly fine
No disruption
Either way works! Choose what's convenient for you.
Benefits of Community Features
Welcome Screen
Custom first impression:
Show new members what your server is about
Highlight key channels
Display server rules
Set expectations clearly
How to set up:
Server Settings → Community → Welcome Screen
Toggle "Enable Welcome Screen"
Add description (what your community is about)
Select up to 5 channels to highlight
Save changes
Perfect for paid communities:
Welcome paid members properly
Show them where to start
Highlight premium channels
Professional appearance
Announcement Channels
Push notifications to followers:
Members can "follow" your announcement channel
Announcements show in their other servers
Great for updates and important news
Expands your reach
How to set up:
Create or choose announcement channel
Server Settings → Community → Discovery
Set channel as announcement channel
Members can click "Follow" on channel
Use for:
New content announcements
Event notifications
Important updates
Community milestones
Stage Channels
Host large presentations:
Like a virtual stage or conference
Speakers and audience
Request to speak feature
Perfect for 50+ people
How to create:
Create new channel
Choose "Stage Channel" type
Set permissions (who can be speaker)
Start stage when ready
Use for:
Q&A sessions
Guest speaker events
Workshops and training
Community meetings
Live announcements
Server Insights
Analytics for your server:
How many members join and leave
Which channels are most active
When members are most active
Growth trends over time
How to access:
Server Settings → Community → Insights
View charts and data
Available after Community enabled
Use for:
Understanding your community
Planning content timing
Measuring growth
Making data-driven decisions
Community Feature Compatibility
What Works with LaunchPass
✅ All these work perfectly:
Welcome Screen (customizable onboarding)
Announcement Channels (with follow feature)
Stage Channels (for events and presentations)
Server Insights (analytics and data)
Rules Screen (required reading)
Member Screening (questions for new members)
Discovery (if your server qualifies)
Scheduled Events (event planning feature)
LaunchPass continues working:
Paid role assignment
Access control
Auto-kick on cancellation
All bot functionality
Permissions Setup with Community
LaunchPass bot still needs:
Highest role position (above all others)
Administrator permission enabled
Access to all channels it needs
No changes required:
Bot permissions stay the same
Role hierarchy stays the same
Everything works as before
If you enabled Community after LaunchPass:
Check bot is still highest role
Verify Administrator still enabled
Test that access control works
Usually no issues
Common Questions
Will enabling Community break my LaunchPass setup?
No. Community features are separate from LaunchPass functionality.
Everything keeps working:
Member access control
Role assignment
Payment integration
Auto-kick features
Just verify after enabling:
LaunchPass bot still highest role
Bot has Administrator permission
Test with new member if concerned
Do I need Community features for LaunchPass?
No, Community features are optional.
LaunchPass works fine without Community:
All core features work
Access control works
Roles work
Payments work
Enable Community only if you want:
Welcome screens
Stage channels
Announcement channels
Server insights
Public discovery
Can I disable Community later?
Yes, but with consequences.
If you disable Community:
Lose access to Community features
Welcome Screen stops working
Stage Channels convert to voice channels
Announcement channels become normal
Server Insights disappear
LaunchPass keeps working:
Not affected by disabling Community
All features continue normally
Recommendation: Only disable if you really don't need the features.
What happens to existing members when I enable Community?
Nothing changes for them.
Existing members:
Keep all their roles
Keep all their access
Don't need to rejoin
Everything stays the same
Only difference:
They might see Welcome Screen once
They might see Rules Screen
Server looks slightly different
New features available
Does Community cost money?
No, Community features are free.
Discord Community:
Free for all servers
No Discord Nitro required
No server boost required
Just enable it
You still pay:
LaunchPass fees ($29/month + 3.5%)
Stripe fees (~2.9% + 30¢)
No additional costs for Community
Best Practices
Setting Up Community with LaunchPass
Before enabling Community:
1. Plan your channel structure
Decide public vs premium channels
Plan where rules go
Choose announcement channel
Organize categories
2. Write your rules
Clear community guidelines
Behavior expectations
What premium members get
How to get support
3. Prepare welcome message
Welcome Screen description
Key channels to highlight
What members should do first
Where to find help
After enabling Community:
1. Configure Welcome Screen
Write compelling description
Highlight premium channels
Show where to start
Professional appearance
2. Set up Rules Screen
Post complete rules
Make them easy to read
Include contact info
Update as needed
3. Test everything
View as new member
Check welcome flow
Verify access control
Make sure LaunchPass works
Channel Organization
Public channels (everyone sees):
Welcome channel
Rules channel
Announcements
General chat (optional)
Premium channels (paid members only):
All your paid content
Member-only discussions
Exclusive resources
Special events
Admin channels (staff only):
#launchpass (bot notifications)
Admin chat
Moderation log
Keep it organized:
Use categories
Clear naming
Logical structure
Easy to navigate
Troubleshooting
Community Won't Enable
Common issues:
1. 2FA not enabled
Enable 2FA on your Discord account
Server owner must have 2FA
Required for Community
2. Not server owner
Only owner can enable Community
Or admin with specific permissions
Check your role
3. Server doesn't meet requirements
Need certain verification level
Need to accept terms
May need minimum members (rare)
LaunchPass Stopped Working After Enabling Community
Check these:
1. Bot role still at top?
Server Settings → Roles
LaunchPass should be #1
Drag to top if not
2. Administrator still enabled?
Click LaunchPass role
Check Administrator permission
Toggle on if off
3. Channel permissions changed?
Check #launchpass channel still private
Check premium channels still locked
Community setup may have reset some permissions
Fix: Usually just need to move bot back to top and verify Administrator permission is on.
Welcome Screen Not Showing
Check:
Is Welcome Screen enabled in settings?
Did you add description and channels?
Are you viewing as new member?
Clear Discord cache and try again
Note: Existing members may only see it once. Use an alt account or ask someone new to test.
Getting Help
LaunchPass Support
We can help with:
LaunchPass setup with Community servers
Verifying compatibility
Troubleshooting access issues
Best practices for setup
Email: [email protected]
Include:
Your server name
When you enabled Community
What's not working
Have you checked bot permissions?
Response time: Usually within 24 hours on business days.
Discord Support
For Discord Community feature questions:
How to use Community features
Community setup issues
Feature-specific help
Discord platform problems
Visit: support.discord.com
Quick Reference
Community Setup Checklist
✅ Enable 2FA on your Discord account
✅ Server Settings → Enable Community
✅ Set verification level
✅ Create/choose Rules channel
✅ Create/choose Updates channel
✅ Complete Community setup
✅ Verify LaunchPass still works
✅ Configure Welcome Screen
✅ Test as new member
LaunchPass Compatibility Check
After enabling Community, verify:
✅ LaunchPass bot at top of role list
✅ LaunchPass bot has Administrator
✅ #launchpass channel still private
✅ Premium channels still locked
✅ Test: New member gets role assigned
✅ Test: Cancelled member gets kicked
Community Features Summary
Welcome Screen - Custom first impression
Announcement Channels - Push notifications
Stage Channels - Large presentations
Server Insights - Analytics and data
Rules Screen - Required reading
Member Screening - New member questions
Discovery - Public server listing (if eligible)
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