Discord server template

Streamer & Creator Discord template

For Twitch streamers, YouTubers and podcasters with an audience. Starts small; the layout holds up for very large public servers.

Streamers and VTubers
YouTubers and podcasters
Creators with an editing or mod team

Channels and categories

START HERE

# welcome text
Who you are, stream schedule, where to start.
Access: Everyone can read; only Staff can post
# rules text
Rules, plus no spoilers, no self-promo outside #self-promo.
Access: Everyone can read; only Staff can post
📣 live-now announcement
Automatic go-live and new-upload alerts.
Access: Everyone reads; bot/webhook posts
# schedule text
Weekly stream schedule. Scheduled Events for each stream.
Access: Everyone can read; only Staff can post

COMMUNITY

# general text
Main chat.
Access: Members can read and post
💬 clips forum
One post per clip. Tags: funny, fail, highlight. Best of the week gets featured.
Access: Members can read and post
💬 fan-art forum
Fan art. Credit required.
Access: Members can read and post
💬 suggestions forum
Stream and video ideas. Tags: game, collab, challenge.
Access: Members can read and post
# self-promo text
Members' own channels. Slowmode 6h.
Access: Level 5+ can post

HANG OUT

🎙️ Watch party stage
Premieres and watch-alongs.
Access: Members listen; mods invite speakers
🔊 Lounge voice
Voice hangout.
Access: Members can read and post
🔊 Game night voice
Community games.
Access: Members can read and post

SUPPORTERS

# supporters-chat text
Subs and members. Role from Twitch or YouTube linked roles.
Access: Supporter roles only
# behind-the-scenes text
Early looks and polls.
Access: Supporter roles only

TEAM

# team-chat text
Creator, mods, editors.
Access: Hidden from everyone except Staff
💬 video-pipeline forum
One post per video: Idea → Script → Recording → Editing → Thumbnail → Scheduled.
Access: Team only
# mod-log text
Logs.
Access: Hidden from everyone except Staff

Roles and permissions

Role (highest first)	Purpose	Key permissions	Assigned by
Creator	You	Manage Server	Owner
Moderator	Stream and Discord mods	Manage Messages, Timeout Members, Kick Members, Manage Threads, View Audit Log	Creator
Editor / Designer	Team members working on videos	View TEAM category	Creator
Twitch Subscriber / YouTube Member	Supporters	View SUPPORTERS	Twitch or YouTube integration (check current support)
Live pings	Opt-in go-live pings	None	Onboarding
Member	Everyone onboarded	Send Messages, Connect	Default

Ping the Live pings role, not @everyone, when you go live: people choose to get it, so fewer people mute the server.
Editors only need View Channel on TEAM; do not give them moderation permissions.
Supporter roles from integrations are managed by Discord; keep the SUPPORTERS category denied for @everyone.

Onboarding questions

Ping you when I go live? (required, pick one)
- • Yes, every stream → Live pings role
- • Only big events → Event pings role
- • No pings → Nothing
What are you into? (optional, pick any)
- • Clips and memes → Default channel: #clips
- • Fan art → Default channel: #fan-art
- • Game nights → Game night role

Onboarding needs Community enabled. Never grant paid, holder or client roles from an onboarding answer: anyone can pick any answer. See Discord's Onboarding help.

AutoMod rules

Rule	Setting	Response
Block Mention Spam	On, with a low mention limit per message and raid protection enabled.	Block message + alert #mod-log + timeout member
Block Suspected Spam Content	On for all channels.	Block message + alert #mod-log
Block Commonly Flagged Words	Preset lists: insults and slurs, sexual content, severe profanity.	Block message with a short custom explanation
Custom keyword rule: scams	Keywords such as free nitro, steam gift, dm me for, free followers, promote your channel. Exempt Staff.	Block message + alert #mod-log + timeout member
Custom keyword rule: invite links	Block discord.gg/ and discord.com/invite outside Moderators and #self-promo.	Block message + alert #mod-log
Member profile filter	Block impersonation patterns like admin, support, moderator, official and your creator name in usernames and nicknames.	Block member from interacting until they change their name

Configure in Server Settings > Safety Setup > AutoMod. See scam and raid protection.

Recommended bots and why

MEE6 recommended
Twitch and YouTube alerts
Posts in #live-now when you go live or upload. Check which alert features are free today.
Carl-bot recommended
Role menus, logging, tags
Button and reaction role menus for anything Onboarding doesn't cover, plus detailed mod logs and saved answers (tags).
Arcane optional
Leveling
XP for chatting, level-up role rewards and rank cards. Optional: only add if you want levels.
Sesh optional
Events and reminders
Timezone-aware event times and reminders on top of Discord's native Scheduled Events.

Bot features and premium plans change; check each bot's site. Grant only the permissions a bot asks for, never Administrator.

Welcome messages

#welcome

Welcome to the {Creator} Discord 💜

I stream {days} at {time, timezone}. You'll find the schedule in #schedule and the Events tab.

• Want a ping when I go live? Pick it in Channels & Roles.
• Post clips in #clips: best one each week gets shown on stream.
• Subs/members: link your account to unlock #supporters-chat.

#live-now alert format

🔴 {Creator} is live: {stream title}
{link}
<@&Live pings>

Setup checklist

Open the printable version

Structure

☐ Create roles
☐ Create forums with tags (#clips, #fan-art, #suggestions)
☐ Set #live-now as an announcement channel

Alerts and roles

☐ Connect an alert bot or webhook for go-live and uploads
☐ Set up Twitch/YouTube supporter roles if available
☐ Create the weekly schedule as Scheduled Events

Team

☐ Create the TEAM category and #video-pipeline tags
☐ Add editors with the Editor role only

Guides for this setup

Get the Streamer & Creator template

Import it in one click for $49, one-time. Includes the template link, JSON, checklist, welcome copy, AutoMod lists and bot notes.

Done for you: $299