Whether you’re setting up Stellar for the first time or running into an unexpected issue, this page covers the questions our community asks most often. Each answer is written to help you resolve the problem on your own, but if you’re still stuck after reading, you’re always welcome to ask in the Stellar support Discord server.Documentation Index
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Why won't my autorole work?
Why won't my autorole work?
- Role hierarchy — Stellar’s own role must be positioned above the role you want it to assign in your server’s role list. You can check this under Server Settings → Roles. Drag Stellar’s role above the autorole target.
- Manage Roles permission — Stellar must have the Manage Roles permission granted, either through its role or directly. Without it, Discord will reject the role assignment entirely.
How do I set warning thresholds?
How do I set warning thresholds?
/warn threshold [type] [count]— sets how many warnings trigger a specific action (e.g., a timeout or ban)./warn timeoutlength [minutes]— sets how long a timeout lasts when a threshold is reached./warn status— shows your current warning configuration so you can confirm everything is set correctly.
How do I set up the ticket system?
How do I set up the ticket system?
- Invite Stellar to your server if you haven’t already.
- Go to stellarbot.dev and log in with your Discord account.
- Select your server from the dashboard.
- Navigate to the Tickets section in the sidebar.
- Configure your support channel, ticket category, and staff role, then save.
How do I view previous support tickets?
How do I view previous support tickets?
- Log in at stellarbot.dev.
- In the left sidebar, select My Tickets.
Can I claim tickets?
Can I claim tickets?
Do I need special permissions to access the dashboard?
Do I need special permissions to access the dashboard?
- Server ownership
- Administrator permission
- Manage Guild permission
How do I report a bug or request a new feature?
How do I report a bug or request a new feature?
/info in any server where Stellar is active — the bot will display its support server link directly in Discord.When reporting a bug, include as much detail as possible: the command you ran, any error message Stellar returned, and your server ID. This helps the team reproduce and fix issues faster.How do I receive support?
How do I receive support?
/info in Discord to get the support server invite link, or visit stellarbot.dev for additional contact options.How do I change Stellar's prefix?
How do I change Stellar's prefix?
/prefix [new prefix] in your server. You must have the Manage Guild permission to change the prefix. The prefix can be up to 10 characters long.To check what the current prefix is without changing it, run /prefix with no argument — Stellar will display the active prefix for your server.Stellar isn't responding to commands — what do I do?
Stellar isn't responding to commands — what do I do?
- Bot is online — Check that Stellar shows as online in your server’s member list. If it’s offline, it may be restarting; wait a minute and try again.
- Channel permissions — Stellar needs Send Messages, Embed Links, and View Channel permissions in the channel you’re using. Check the channel’s permission overrides.
- Correct prefix — If you’re using text commands, make sure you’re using the right prefix for your server. Run
/prefixto confirm. - Slash command availability — If slash commands aren’t appearing, try kicking and reinviting Stellar with the correct OAuth2 scopes (
botandapplications.commands).
Why isn't verification working for new members?
Why isn't verification working for new members?
- Stellar must have the Manage Roles and Send Messages permissions.
- The verified role must be below Stellar’s role in the server hierarchy.
- A verification channel must be configured in the dashboard under the Verification section.
Why isn't the chat filter deleting messages?
Why isn't the chat filter deleting messages?
- The chat filter is enabled and configured in the dashboard under Chat Filter.
- The channel isn’t excluded from filtering.
- The member who sent the message doesn’t have a role that bypasses the filter (some configurations allow moderator roles to be exempt).