{"id":17025,"date":"2025-03-13T08:03:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T07:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=17025"},"modified":"2025-03-13T08:03:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T07:03:40","slug":"add-music-bot-discord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/add-music-bot-discord\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Music Bot to Discord [\u2713 Easy Steps]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Adding music bots is one of the most entertaining ways to enhance your Discord server. But how do you put a music bot on Discord? Is the process easy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains how to play music in Discord and explore other options like 24\/7 music bots or creating your own music bot. But first of all, let\u2019s clear up a common question among Discord users who love music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-add-bots-discord.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Bots to Discord\" class=\"wp-image-17026 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-add-bots-discord.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-add-bots-discord-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-add-bots-discord-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-add-bots-discord-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-add-bots-discord-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1067;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"do-music-bots-still-work-in-discord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Music Bots Still Work In Discord? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, music bots still work on Discord, but not all. Some popular music bots like Groovy have been shut down for violating copyright laws. However, there are many legitimate music bots that comply with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/safety\/copyright-trademark-policy-explainer#:~:text=This%20policy%20prohibits,of%20copyrighted%20material.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Discord&#8217;s policies<\/strong><\/a><strong>, allowing users to enjoy music seamlessly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of adding a music bot is straightforward, and Discord has even introduced an <em>&#8220;App Directory&#8221;<\/em> to simplify finding bots. Let\u2019s explore the steps to add a music bot to your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-add-a-music-bot-to-discord-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add a Music Bot to Discord Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the detailed steps that explain how to add a Music bot to Discord:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>To add bots, you must own the server or at least be in a server with the <strong><em>&#8220;Manage Server&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>permission enabled.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-go-to-your-server-settings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Go to Your \u201cServer Settings\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the server name at the top-left corner to open a drop-down menu with the Settings option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Music Bot to Discord - Server Settings\" class=\"wp-image-17027 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-select-app-directory\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Select \u201cApp Directory\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-app-directory.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Music Bot to Discord - App Directory\" class=\"wp-image-17028 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-app-directory.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-app-directory-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-app-directory-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-app-directory-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-app-directory-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-look-for-a-music-bot-and-click-on-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Look for a Music Bot and Click on it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Don\u2019t know which bot to add? We have selected 10 Discord music bots for you in this <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/best-discord-music-bots\/\">article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-search.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Music Bot to Discord - Search\" class=\"wp-image-17029 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-search.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-search-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-search-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-search-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/music-bot-discord-search-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-click-add-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4. Click \u201cAdd App\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-app-music-bot-discord.jpg\" alt=\"Add App - Music Bot Discord\" class=\"wp-image-17030 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-app-music-bot-discord.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-app-music-bot-discord-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-app-music-bot-discord-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-app-music-bot-discord-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-app-music-bot-discord-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-5-select-your-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5. Select Your Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-server.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Music Bot to Discord - Select Server\" class=\"wp-image-17031 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-server.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-server-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-server-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-server-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-server-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-6-authorize-the-bot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6. Authorize the Bot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add a Music Bot to Discord - Server Settings\" class=\"wp-image-17032 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-settings-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-7-join-a-voice-channel-and-start-playing-music\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7. Join a \u201cVoice Channel\u201d and Start Playing Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the chatbox, use the bot&#8217;s specific commands (usually listed on its website or documentation of the bot) to start playing music in your voice channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-play.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Music Bot to Discord - Play Commands\" class=\"wp-image-17033 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-play.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-play-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-play-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-play-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/add-music-bot-discord-play-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, to play music with the Uzox bot, join a voice channel of the server and use the following command in the chatbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\/play [name of song] [spotify]<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A song will start playing on your server&#8217;s voice channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Discover how to add a music bot to Discord on <a href=\"https:\/\/support-apps.discord.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/26592957841303-How-to-Discover-and-Add-Apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Discord Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-add-a-247-music-bot-to-discord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Add a 24\/7 Music Bot to Discord? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adding a 24\/7 music bot to Discord is the same as adding a regular one. Search the<em> &#8220;App Directory&#8221;<\/em> for a bot designed for continuous music playback, such as Mee6, Uzox, or Lofi Radio. Next, click <em>&#8220;Add App&#8221;<\/em>, select your server, and authorize the bot. Follow the bot\u2019s usage guide to play music 24\/7.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These bots are perfect for servers that require uninterrupted background music, such as study groups, podcasts, or chill hangouts. And if you don\u2019t like the available 24\/7 bots, you can also try to create and host your bot yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-create-a-music-bot-in-discord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create a Music Bot in Discord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important!<\/strong> You\u2019ll need basic programming knowledge and server hosting to create a Discord bot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the main steps to create a Discord music bot by yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. Set up a<em> \u201cNew Application\u201d <\/em><\/strong>in a <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/developers\/applications\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Discord developer portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>. <strong>Code the bot<\/strong> using a programming language like JavaScript with Node.js. Use also integrating APIs like Spotify or YouTube.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3. Host your bot<\/strong> on platforms like Cloudflare Workers, Heroku, or Replit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Check out the detailed steps to create your first Discord App on <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/developers\/docs\/quick-start\/getting-started\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Discord Developer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s a challenging project, creating your music bot for Discord is an exciting option if you\u2019re tech-savvy or want complete control over its functionality. It\u2019s rewarding to have a fully customizable bot tailored to your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"unite-your-community-through-music\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unite Your Community Through Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Music has the power to bring people together, and with Discord, the possibilities are endless. Now that you know how to add a music bot to Discord, why wait? Try out a music bot today, experiment with 24\/7 options, or dive into the challenge of building your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the rhythm unite your community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"related-articles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/fun-discord-bots\/\">Fun Discord Bots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/add-bot-discord\/\">How to Add a Bot to Discord<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/level-up-discord\/\">How to Level Up in Discord [The Fastest &amp; Easiest Way]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to play music on Discord and how to create a music bot for your Discord server!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17026,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[37],"class_list":["post-17025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discord","tag-discord"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17025"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17025\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17037,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17025\/revisions\/17037"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}