Discord server template

Discord server template for streamers

A streamer’s Discord keeps the community together between streams. It has to do three things well: tell people when you go live without spamming everyone, give regulars and subscribers somewhere to hang out, and let your mod team handle chat when you are busy streaming. This layout covers all three and gives subscribers their own space.

Build this server in Discord

Free. Adds channels and roles, deletes nothing.

Customise it first

Channels: 21
Roles: 7
Rules: 8

Who this template is for

Twitch, YouTube and Kick streamers with a regular schedule
Creators who want a subscriber-only area linked to their platform
Small streamers building a community before they grow

If you are a team or org with several creators, start from the esports template. Gaming groups without a creator at the centre should use the gaming template.

Channels and categories

Every channel, its purpose and who can post. Read-only and private channels are set up with the right permission overwrites, so you do not have to configure them by hand.

Start Here

rulesRead-only (Streamer can post)
Community rules. They apply here and in stream chat.
announcementsRead-only (Streamer can post)
Big news from the streamer: schedule changes, events, merch.
get-rolesRead-only (Streamer, Moderator can post)
Pick the Live Ping role to be notified when the stream starts.

Stream

going-liveRead-only (Streamer, Moderator can post)
Automatic go-live posts. Only Live Ping is mentioned.
scheduleRead-only (Streamer, Moderator can post)
This week’s stream schedule.
stream-chat3s slowmode
Talk about the current stream. Keep spoilers in tags.
clips30s slowmode
Best moments from stream. Post the clip link and a short title.
stream-ideas300s slowmode
Games to play, challenges and collabs. One idea per message.

Community

general
Hang out between streams.
fan-art60s slowmode
Art of the streamer or community. Credit yourself and keep it SFW.
pets-and-setups30s slowmode
Pets, desk setups and anything you want to show off.
self-promo21600s slowmode
Share your own stream or socials. One post per day.

Subscribers

sub-chatPrivate: Streamer, Moderator, VIP, Subscriber
Thanks for supporting the stream. Subscriber and VIP chat.
sub-announcementsRead-only (Streamer can post)
Early announcements and sub-only events.
Sub LoungevoicePrivate: Streamer, Moderator, VIP, Subscriber

Voice

Hangoutvoice
Watch PartyvoiceRead-only (Streamer, Moderator, VIP can post)
Community Gamesvoice

Mods

mod-chatPrivate: Streamer, Moderator
Private chat for the mod team.
mod-logPrivate: Streamer, Moderator
Bans, timeouts and AutoMod alerts.
Mod VCvoicePrivate: Streamer, Moderator

Why it is laid out this way

going-live: Go-live posts live in their own read-only channel and mention only the opt-in Live Ping role. Pinging @everyone for every stream is the fastest way to get your server muted.
stream-chat: A 3-second slowmode keeps live reactions fast without letting one person flood the channel during hype moments.
Subscribers: The whole category is hidden from non-subscribers. When you connect Twitch or YouTube, Discord adds a managed subscriber role; give that role the same access as Subscriber and it updates on its own when someone subscribes or lapses.
Watch Party: Everyone can join and listen; only the streamer, mods and VIPs can talk. It works like a stage channel without needing Community mode.
self-promo: A 6-hour slowmode allows one post per person per session, which keeps the channel useful instead of a link dump.

Roles and permissions

Roles are listed from highest to lowest. Member and ping roles carry no extra permissions because @everyone already has Discord's defaults. Check any role in the permissions calculator.

Roles from highest to lowest, with what each can do
Role	What it can do
StreamerShown separately	You. Full management without Administrator. Key permissions: Manage Server, Manage Roles, Manage Channels, Manage Webhooks, Manage Expressions, View Audit Log, Ban Members, Kick Members, Timeout Members, Manage Messages, Manage Threads and Posts, Manage Nicknames, Manage Events, Mention @everyone, @here and All Roles, Mute Members, Deafen Members, Move Members
ModeratorShown separately	Your mod team. Can time out, kick and ban, and manage messages. Usually the same people as your stream chat mods. Key permissions: Kick Members, Ban Members, Timeout Members, Manage Messages, Manage Threads and Posts, Manage Nicknames, View Audit Log, Mute Members, Move Members
VIPShown separately	Hand-picked regulars. Can speak in Watch Party and see subscriber channels.
SubscriberShown separately	Unlocks the Subscribers category. Give it by hand for supporters on other platforms; platform subscribers get Discord’s managed integration role.
Regular	Long-time members. Cosmetic, a way to recognise people.
Artist	Members who make fan art or emotes for the stream.
Live Ping	Opt-in role mentioned when the stream starts.

Server rules

Posted to #rules when you build with Discrofy, or copy them.

Be kind to each other and the streamer
No harassment, hate speech or drama. Disagreements stay civil, and the community is not a place to pile on anyone.
No spoilers or backseating
Do not spoil games the streamer is playing, and do not give tips unless they ask. Spoiler tags (||like this||) are required for new releases.
Keep it streamable
No NSFW, gore or shock content. Assume anything you post could appear on stream.
No self-promotion outside #self-promo
Do not post your own channel, socials or links anywhere else, or in DMs to members. One post per day in #self-promo.
Respect privacy
Do not share personal information about the streamer, mods or members, including where they live or their real names if not public.
Clips must be credited
Share clips in #clips with the original link. Do not repost clips to other platforms as your own.
Mods decide
Mods act on the streamer’s behalf. If you disagree with a decision, message a mod privately instead of arguing in chat.
Follow Discord and platform rules
Follow the Discord Community Guidelines and the terms of the platform the stream is on.

Want a different tone or stricter rules? Use the Discord rules generator.

Welcome message and onboarding

**Hey {user}, welcome to the community!** 💜

Grab the **Live Ping** role in #get-roles to know when the stream starts.
Schedule: #schedule
Rules: #rules

Subscribed on Twitch? Link your account in Discord settings > Connections and you’ll get the subscriber role automatically.

Connect Twitch or YouTube in Server Settings > Integrations. Discord creates a managed subscriber role; open the Subscribers category permissions and give that role View Channel.
Set up a go-live notifier to post in #going-live and mention Live Ping only.
Add Live Ping to Onboarding so new members can opt in when they join.
Give your stream chat mods the Moderator role so the same team covers both places.

Moderation and AutoMod

Discord AutoMod rules to turn on

Block common scam phrases ("free nitro", "steam gift", "claim your prize") and send the alert to #mod-log.
Block invite links outside #self-promo by adding the channel as an exception.
Turn on mention spam protection at 5 mentions: raids often follow a big stream.
Add the streamer’s real name or address keywords, if they are private, to a block list.

How to moderate it

Raise the verification level temporarily after a big raid or viral clip.
Keep moderation consistent with stream chat: a ban on Twitch for harassment should mean a ban here.
Let mods handle Discord during the stream; the streamer should not have to moderate while live.
Review #stream-ideas weekly and react to the ones you will do so people see their ideas matter.

Recommended server settings

Setting	Value	Why
Default notifications	Only @mentions	Live Ping does the notifying. Everything else stays quiet.
Verification level	Medium, High during raids	Raids follow attention; raise it when a clip goes viral.
Explicit media filter	Filter for all members	Anything posted could end up on stream.
Onboarding	On, with Live Ping as an option	Most members want notifications; asking up front gets more opt-ins.

Suggested bots

Discrofy: Builds this layout and manages AutoMod, moderation and analytics from a dashboard.
Discord’s Twitch or YouTube integration: Gives linked subscribers a managed role. Built into Discord, no bot needed.
A go-live notifier: Posts in #going-live when the stream starts and pings Live Ping.

Build it in about a minute

Discrofy creates every category, channel, role and permission above in your server, then posts the rules. It only adds, so existing channels are kept, and you can undo the build from your dashboard. Your first build each month is free.

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Frequently asked questions

How do subscribers get access to the subscriber channels?+

Connect Twitch or YouTube under Server Settings > Integrations. Discord then gives a managed role to members who link their account and are subscribed. Allow that role to view the Subscribers category and access follows their subscription automatically.

Why is there no stage channel?+

Stage channels need Community mode turned on. The Watch Party voice channel gives the same listen-only effect with permissions, so the template works on any server.

Should I ping @everyone when I go live?+

No. Use an opt-in role like Live Ping. People who want notifications get them, and everyone else does not mute your server.

Does this work for YouTube or Kick streamers?+

Yes. The layout is platform-neutral. Only the subscriber integration differs: YouTube has a built-in Discord integration; for Kick, use a bot that syncs subscribers to a role.

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