> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.scamshield.lol/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> How to invite ScamShield to your Discord server and verify it's running.

# Installation

## Inviting the Bot

1. Visit [https://scamshield.lol](https://scamshield.lol) and click the **Invite** button
2. Select your Discord server from the dropdown
3. Review the requested permissions
4. Click **Authorize**

## Required Permissions

The bot needs the following permissions to function:

| Permission                    | Purpose                                    |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Read Messages / View Channels | Read message content in monitored channels |
| Send Messages                 | Send alert embeds and notifications        |
| Manage Messages               | Delete flagged scam messages               |
| Moderate Members              | Timeout, kick, or ban scammers             |
| Read Message History          | Check edited messages for scam content     |
| Attach Files                  | Include evidence in alert embeds           |
| Embed Links                   | Send rich embed alerts                     |
| Use External Emoji            | Display detection emoji indicators         |

## Verifying the Bot Is Online

Once invited, check that the bot is working:

1. The bot should appear as online in your member list
2. Type `s.ping` in any channel — the bot should reply with `Pong!` and its latency
3. If using slash commands, try `/ping`

## Permissions Issues

If the bot doesn't respond, check:

* The bot has **Read Messages** permission in the channel
* The bot has **Send Messages** permission
* Your server has enabled **Use Slash Commands** permission for members

## Prefix Commands

The bot's prefix is `s.`. For example:

* `s.help` — Show command list
* `s.ping` — Check bot latency

Slash commands (like `/help`, `/warns`, `/check`) are also available.