> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dogebot.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect your bot to DogeBot

> Paste your token so DogeBot can run your bot.

Now you tell DogeBot about your new bot.

![The Connect a bot page in DogeBot](https://mintcdn.com/doge-bot/0C6-zgXTpDx1QOCe/images/guide/connect-bot.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=0C6-zgXTpDx1QOCe\&q=85\&s=6528641878a85c66c3bb773fc0c69941)

**1. Open Connect a bot**

On [dogebot.net](https://dogebot.net), go to your dashboard. If you don't have a bot yet, DogeBot takes you to **Connect a bot** by itself.

Already have a bot? Open the **bot picker** at the top of the sidebar and press **+ Discord bot**.

**2. Pick Discord**

Choose **Discord**. (For WhatsApp, see [Connect a WhatsApp number](/whatsapp/connect-a-whatsapp-number).)

**3. Paste the token**

Paste the token you copied from the Developer Portal into the box. DogeBot checks it and shows your bot's name and picture.

**4. Confirm the three switches**

DogeBot reminds you about the three **Privileged Intents**. If you already turned them on, tick the box and continue.

**5. Done!**

Your bot now appears in your dashboard. DogeBot keeps the token locked away safely, so you never need to paste it again (unless you reset it).

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Got a new token?** If you reset the token on Discord, paste the new one under **Settings**, **Access Token** in DogeBot.

> [!TIP]
>
> Next: [invite your bot to your server](/getting-started/invite-your-bot-to-your-server).


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