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By Mike
Discord Server Template: Copy a Server's Structure
A server template is a link that copies the structure of a Discord server, including channels, categories, roles and permissions, into a new server. It does not copy messages, members or bots, so it is a starting point rather than a backup.
How to make one
- Open Server Settings, Server Template.
- Give it a name and description.
- Press Generate Template Link. Discord gives you a link starting with discord.new.
- Press Sync Template whenever you change the server and want the template to match.
Anyone with the link can create a new server from it. The template shows what it will copy before they confirm.
What it copies
- Channels, categories and their order, with permission overrides.
- Roles and their permissions and colors.
- Core server settings, such as verification level.
What it leaves out
- Messages and pinned posts.
- Members and role assignments.
- Bots, webhooks and integrations.
- Custom emoji, stickers and the server icon.
So after creating a server from a template you still need to add bots and set them up again.
Why server owners use it
Templates save time when you run several servers with the same layout, share a layout for a game community, or want a fresh start after a bad event. They also make a basic recovery plan: if a server is damaged by a nuke, the template lets you rebuild the channels fast. Remember to sync it after big changes.
Check a template link before using it. A template from a stranger can include roles with Administrator that you do not want.
Templates and Noxyr settings
A Discord template carries structure only, so Noxyr settings do not travel with it. To copy bot settings to another server, use Copy Settings in the dashboard. It leaves out anything that names channels or roles in the source server, such as ticket categories and verify roles, because they would not exist in the target. The how-to is in copying bot settings between servers.
Do not mix this up with the dashboard's own presets: pages like Welcome offer one-click templates that fill a form with ready text. For a full walk through of a new server, start with the server setup guide.
Keeping it useful
Treat the template as a living blueprint. Name channels and roles clearly, leave out test channels before you sync, and sync after each big change. Store the link somewhere safe with your staff notes. If you run a network of similar servers, a template makes each new one consistent in minutes.
Common questions
Does a server template copy messages or members?
No. It copies channels, categories, roles and permissions, not messages, members or bots.
Do Noxyr settings come with a template?
No. Use Copy Settings in the dashboard to copy bot settings to another server.
How do I keep a template current?
Open Server Settings, Server Template and press Sync Template after you change the server.
