[Free Release] Discord Python Program to send DM to member when joining server

[SenpaiSoftware]

Intro

I was searching online for a program that could send a direct message, rather than just a "welcome message," to users when they join your server. However, I couldn't find anything, so I created one myself. If you found this post helpful, please leave a thanks!

Guide

1. Install discord.py (if you haven't already)

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pip install discord.py

2. Create the bot script: This script will listen for new members joining the server and send them a direct message (DM) when they join.

Explanation of the Code

1. Intents: The bot needs intents.members to listen to member join events.

2. Events:

• on_ready: Confirms when the bot is online.
  
• on_member_join: Sends a DM to the new member when they join.

3. Token: Replace 'YOUR_BOT_TOKEN' with the bot token you obtained from the Discord Developer Portal.

Running the Bot in the Background

Windows: You can run the script using a scheduler like Task Scheduler.

Linux: Use nohup or screen to run the script in the background, e.g.

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nohup python3 your_script.py &

Important Notes

Discord Intents: Make sure to enable the Server Members Intent in the bot's settings on the Discord Developer Portal for this to work.

Bot Permissions: Your bot should have permission to send DMs to members in the server

PROGRAM CODE

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import discord
from discord.ext import commands

# Replace 'YOUR_BOT_TOKEN' with the actual bot token
TOKEN = 'YOUR_BOT_TOKEN'
WELCOME_MESSAGE = "Welcome to the server! We're glad to have you here 🎉"

# Set up the bot with appropriate intents
intents = discord.Intents.default()
intents.members = True # Needed to listen for member join events
bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

@.event
async def on_ready():
print(f'Bot is ready! Logged in as {bot.user}')

@.event
async def on_member_join(member):
try:
# Send a DM to the new member
await member.send(WELCOME_MESSAGE)
print(f"Sent welcome message to {member.name}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Could not send message to {member.name}: {e}")

# Run the bot
bot.run(TOKEN)

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