Howdy Bot

Want to automatically welcome new members to your server? The Howdy Bot makes it easy to send custom messages when someone joins.

The Howdy Bot is one of Guilded’s built-in bots that helps you automatically greet new members when they join your server. It comes with a pre-made flow that’s easy to customize, perfect for adding your own flair or rules reminder.

Let’s walk through how to set it up and personalize it!

Setting up the Howdy Bot 

1. Click the caret next to your server name.
2. Select Manage bots.
3. Click Add on the Howdy Bot.

Once added, it’ll appear in your list of server bots.

Customizing the Flow

1. Click Flows.
2. Click the three dots next to the flow.
3. Select Edit.

You’ll now see the full flow setup with two steps:
Member joined ➡️ Send a custom message.

Edit the Trigger

1. Click the Edit button next to Member joined.
2. Choose a type of trigger:
   • Any means – someone joins by invite or application
   • Invite (no application) – direct invite
   • Application – joined via application approval
3. Click Next.

Customize the Welcome Message

1. Click the Edit button next to Send a custom message.
2. Choose where the message will be sent:
   • Public channel
   • Toggle Send as private message if preferred
3. Write your message – use $TriggeringUser to automatically include the name of the new member.
4. Click Next, then Save.

💡 Tips

• Tip: Use $ to see dynamic options you can include in your welcome message.
• Tip: Ensure the bot has the necessary permissions to post in your selected channel.

Visual Guide - Prefer visuals? Follow the steps shown in the image below:

Your Howdy Bot will now greet new members just the way you want.

💬 FAQs

Q: Does the bot work in private channels?
A: Yes, as long as it has the correct permissions in that channel.

Q: Can I use this bot to DM people instead of posting in a channel?
A: Yep! Toggle the Send as private message setting when editing the flow.

Q: Why isn’t my welcome message posting?
A: Double-check that:

• The bot has permission to post in the selected channel
• The flow is enabled
• Your trigger settings match how members are joining