Server Settings

Server Configuration

This section provides details on how to configure the bot for your server.

Note: These settings are server-specific and will only affect the server they are set on. Each Discord server has its own independent configuration.

Command Syntax

/config server [auto-delete] [translate-bot-messages] [display-type] [news-notification] [quota-reached-notification]

Use the command /config server to configure the bot. All parameters are optional - you can configure one, several, or all settings at once.

Parameters

Parameter	Description
`auto-delete`	When set, the bot will automatically delete command messages after a certain time to keep the chat clean.
`translate-bot-messages`	When set, the bot will translate messages of other bots to the server’s set language.
`display-type`	When set, the bot will display the translated message in the specified format.
`news-notification`	When set, the bot will send a notification when new information is available.
`quota-reached-notification`	When set, the bot will send a notification when the translation limit is reached.

Display Type Options

The display-type parameter controls how translations are presented in your channels.

Option	Description
`default`	Default output format - includes source language, target language, and link to original message
`full`	Full output format - includes all metadata, user information, timestamps, and formatting
`reduced`	Reduced output format - shows only the translated text and target language
`compact`	Compact output format - minimal display with just the translation

Note: Parameters are optional. If not specified, the bot will use the default settings.

Configuration Examples

Example 1: Enable Auto-Delete Commands

Keep your channels clean by automatically deleting command messages:

/config server auto-delete:true

After you use commands like /translate, the bot will delete both the command and its response after a few seconds.

Example 2: Translate Bot Messages

Enable translation of messages from other bots:

/config server translate-bot-messages:true

Useful for servers with multiple bots that post in different languages.

Example 3: Set Compact Display

Use minimal display format for translations:

/config server display-type:compact

Translations will appear with minimal formatting, saving screen space.

Example 4: Enable Notifications

Stay informed about news and quota limits:

/config server news-notification:true quota-reached-notification:true

The bot will notify you about updates and when you’re approaching translation limits.

Example 5: Configure Multiple Settings

Set multiple options in one command:

/config server auto-delete:true display-type:reduced news-notification:true

Auto-Delete Commands

When enabled, auto-delete will:

Delete command messages after 5 seconds
Delete bot responses to commands after 10 seconds
Keep translation results and automated messages
Only affect commands, not automatic translations

Best for:

Keeping general chat channels clean
Servers where commands are frequently used
Reducing visual clutter

Note: Messages with errors or important information may not be auto-deleted.

Translate Bot Messages

By default, TranslateMate ignores messages from other bots to prevent translation loops and spam. When enabled:

Messages from all bots will be translated
Useful for multilingual announcement bots
Can create translation chains if multiple translation bots are present

Use with caution: May increase quota usage significantly in bot-heavy channels.

Display Types Explained

Default Display

Shows source and target languages
Includes link to original message
Shows who requested the translation
Includes bot branding

Example:

🇬🇧 English → 🇩🇪 German
Hello world
Translated: Hallo Welt
Requested by @username

Full Display

All features of default display
Shows timestamp
Includes character count
Shows detection confidence
Full user information

Reduced Display

Target language only
Translated text
No attribution or links

Example:

🇩🇪 Hallo Welt

Compact Display

Translated text only
Minimal formatting
Maximum space efficiency

Example:

Hallo Welt

Notification Settings

News Notifications

When enabled, the bot will send announcements to your server about:

New features and updates
Important service announcements
Maintenance schedules
Breaking changes

Notifications are sent to the channel where /config server was last used, or your server’s system channel.

Quota Reached Notifications

When enabled, you’ll receive alerts when:

80% of monthly quota is used
90% of monthly quota is used
100% of quota is reached
Quota resets (monthly)

Recommended: Enable this to avoid unexpected service interruptions.

Viewing Current Configuration

To see your server’s current settings:

/config server

Without parameters, this command displays all current configuration values.

Resetting to Defaults

To reset all server settings to defaults:

/config reset

This will:

Disable auto-delete
Disable bot message translation
Set display-type to default
Keep notification settings
Preserve all auto-translation rules (users and channels)

Permissions Required

To modify server settings, you need:

Administrator permission
OR Manage Server permission

Regular members cannot change server-wide settings.

Best Practices

Test settings in a private channel before server-wide deployment
Inform your community about auto-delete if enabled
Monitor quota usage when translating bot messages
Choose appropriate display-type for channel purpose:
- Use full for documentation channels
- Use compact for busy chat channels
- Use default for general purpose
Enable quota notifications to avoid service interruptions
Document your configuration in your server’s rules or info channels

Common Configurations

Casual Gaming Server

/config server auto-delete:true display-type:compact

Clean, minimal translations for fast-paced chat.

International Business Server

/config server display-type:full news-notification:true quota-reached-notification:true

Professional display with important notifications.

Support Server

/config server translate-bot-messages:true display-type:default quota-reached-notification:true

Translate ticket bot messages, monitor usage.

Language Learning Server

/config server display-type:full auto-delete:false

Show all translation metadata for educational purposes.

Troubleshooting

Commands Not Being Deleted

Verify auto-delete is enabled: /config server
Check bot has Manage Messages permission
Some commands with errors are intentionally not deleted

Bot Messages Not Translating

Confirm translate-bot-messages is enabled
Check that the bot message isn’t from TranslateMate itself
Verify bot has permission to read the channel

Wrong Display Format

Check your display-type setting
Settings may take a few seconds to apply
Try using /config server to verify current setting

Related Features

Translate Users: Configure automatic user translation
Translate Channels: Configure automatic channel translation
Miscellaneous Commands: Other utility commands

Need Help?

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