# Connections

**What is a connection?**

A **Connection** links FlexyBot to your Discord server, enabling it to interact, send messages, manage roles, and more. Without a connection, your bot won’t function in Discord. The Discord Bot connection is a **Live** integration that requires an active connection to work properly.

**Adding a Connection**

To connect FlexyBot to Discord, follow these steps:

1. While inside your project, go to **Connections** page, then click the **“Add Connection”** button to start the setup.
2. Select **“Discord Bot”** from the available options.
3. Enter a name for your bot, paste your bot token, and click **Save.** 
4. Then click on the **"Invite 'your bot' into a Discord Server".** Fill in all the login information and select your server. 

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