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By Mike
Partnership Server Template for Discord Communities
A partnership server connects communities, so the template must protect quality and avoid spam. It has a clear partner standard, an application ticket, an ad channel with limits, and logs. Noxyr supplies applications, tickets, sticky messages and security. Partners join by invite only, never by forced or paid joins.
Who it is for
This is for owners who want to swap exposure with similar servers, run a small network or host a directory. Partnership works when both communities want it, so your standards matter. Never buy members, trade for fake joins or force anyone into a server. Those break Discord rules and hurt both sides.
Channel plan
| Category | Channel | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Info | #welcome | What the network is |
#partner-standards | Who can partner and what is required | |
#rules | Network rules | |
| Partners | #apply-to-partner | Application panel |
#partner-ads | Approved partner posts, one each | |
#partner-updates | News from partners | |
| Community | #general | Owner talk |
#ideas | Joint events | |
| Staff (private) | #reviews | Application review |
#logs | Server logs |
Roles
| Role | What it can do |
|---|---|
| Owner and Admin | Network settings. |
| Partner Manager | Review applications, post partner ads. |
| Partner | Owner or rep of an approved server. Can post one ad. |
| Guest | Can read, not post. |
| Observer | Optional role for applicants waiting. |
Give Partner no mention rights for everyone. A partner ad that pings the whole network is how spam starts.
Setup in Noxyr
- Create an application with
/application createnamed Partner, and add questions with/application question-add: server name, member count, invite link, topic, rules link. - Set the review channel, staff role and accept role with
/application setup, then post the panel with/application post. - Review with the buttons on each application, and see recent ones with
/application list. - Use
/sticky setin #partner-ads to keep the posting rules at the bottom. - Turn on link filters, but allow the invite links of partners you accept. See link filters.
- Set
/serverlogs setand/warn stepfor repeat offenders.
Standards and first week
- Keep a short list of partners with their invite links in a private channel.
- Ask partners to check their invite is permanent.
- Review the network every month and drop inactive servers.
- Never share private member data with a partner.
Standards that keep it clean
Publish a short standard: an active community, rules against harassment, a safe-for-everyone policy or clear age gating, and no scams. Check each candidate yourself by reading the rules and spending ten minutes in the server. Reject without drama when it does not fit.
Ad rules
One ad per partner, no pings, a fixed length and an expiry. When it expires, the partner can repost. Tell partners that you may remove an ad if their server breaks standards. Keep the same rules for everyone, including your own friends.
Common mistakes
- Partnering for member count alone.
- Letting ads pile up with no limit.
- No way to leave. Say how a partner can be removed or can leave.
Handling a rejection
Send a short, kind answer that names the standard the server did not meet, and say they can apply again after changing it. Never share what other partners said about them. If a partner later breaks the rules, warn first with /warn add and remove the ad only if it is not fixed.
Your first week
Write the standards before you advertise the server. Then partner with two or three servers you already know, so the ad channel has real content and you learn how the process feels from the other side. Ask them for feedback on the application form, and cut any question they found pointless. Only then open applications to strangers.
Related pages
Read about the application bot and sticky messages. The invite link checker helps vet links.
Common questions
How do I run a Discord partnership server?
Publish standards, take applications through a form, review each one and allow one ad per partner under clear rules.
Can I buy members for a partnership?
No. Buying or forcing members breaks Discord rules.
How do I stop partner ad spam?
Limit each partner to one ad, remove pings and keep a sticky message with the rules.
