Auto Channels

Set up automatic translation for specific Discord channels, ensuring every message is instantly translated for all members regardless of their language.

🎯 Overview

Channel-based auto-translation is perfect for:

International communities with members from different countries
Multilingual support channels where staff and users speak different languages
Global announcement channels that need to reach everyone
Collaboration spaces for international teams

🚀 Quick Setup

Getting started with auto-channels is simple and takes less than a minute.

Run the Channel Command

Use the /channel command to begin the configuration process:

Terminal

/channel

This will display helpful information about the channel configuration options.

Follow the Interactive Setup

Watch this quick video guide to see the complete setup process:

Demo Live

Complete the Configuration

The bot will guide you through an easy interactive setup. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to:

Select the channel you want to configure
Choose source and target languages for translation
Confirm your settings and activate auto-translation

That's it! The bot will now automatically translate all messages in the configured channel. No additional setup required.

⚙️ Configuration Options

Single Language Pair

Translate from one language to another:

Source: English
Target: Spanish
Result: All English messages are translated to Spanish

Multiple Target Languages

Translate to multiple languages simultaneously:

Source: English
Targets: Spanish, French, German
Result: Messages appear in all configured languages

Bidirectional Translation

Enable two-way translation for better communication:

Languages: English ↔ Spanish
Result: English messages → Spanish, Spanish messages → English

💡 Best Practices

Best Practices

Recommended: Start with high-traffic channels like announcements or general chat to maximize the impact of auto-translation.

Consider enabling auto-translation for:

Announcement channels - Ensure important updates reach everyone
Support channels - Help users in their native language
General chat - Foster inclusive conversations
Bot command channels - Usually not needed
Media-only channels - Translation won't apply to images/videos

🔧 Managing Channel Translations

Updating Configuration

To modify an existing channel configuration:

Run /channel again in the configured channel
Select "Update Configuration"
Adjust your language settings

Disabling Translation

To turn off auto-translation for a channel:

Run /channel in the configured channel
Select "Disable Translation"
Confirm the action

🔍 Troubleshooting

Messages not being translated?

Verify the bot has Read Messages and Send Messages permissions
Check that the channel is properly configured with /channel
Ensure the source language matches the message language

Translation is slow?

This is normal during high traffic periods
Consider using role-based translation for better performance
Contact support if delays persist

Learn More: Explore Global Translations for server-wide configuration options.