What is bumping on Discord?
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How To Grow Your Server With OneBump· 1 minRecorded with the previous version of OneBump, so some screens look different. The written steps below are up to date.
The short version
Bumping a Discord server means posting its advert in other servers, so new people can find it. On OneBump you type /bump and your advert goes to as many other servers as OneBump can reach at that moment (never fewer than 35). In return, other servers’ adverts appear in one channel of yours.
- It is free. A Free server can bump every 2 hours.
- Anyone in your server can type
/bump. - OneBump asks for seven permissions and never for Administrator.
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What is OneBump?
OneBump is a free Discord bump bot run by Bump LTD, a subsidiary of Simply Union Ltd. When someone in your server types /bump, your server’s The card other servers see: your server’s name, description, member count and a Join button. is posted in as many other servers as OneBump can reach at that moment (never fewer than 35). Other servers’ adverts appear in one channel of yours. Free servers can bump every 2 hours. The paid plan for one server: OneBump bumps for you every hour, plus a banner and other extras., $3.99 a month, bumps every 30 minutes. OneBump needs seven permissions and never asks for Administrator.
What does a bump look like?
Channel: bumps
OneBumpAPP
https://discord.gg/your-invite
You’ve been invited to join a server
Midnight Lounge
4,218 Members
Midnight Lounge
General Information
Created: -
Members: 4,218
Boosts: 0
Bumps: 1
Category: Gaming
Server Description
Late-night gaming, movie Fridays and a friendly community. Game nights every week, a book club, and people who actually talk. Come say hi 👋
Advertisement Links
Support • Vote • Premium • Guilds.me
Bumped By: Auto bump
Join Server ↗How does bumping work?
- You add OneBump to your server and pick one channel for adverts. That channel is your The channel in your server where other servers’ adverts show up. Everyone must be able to see it..
- Someone types
/bump. Any member can do it. No special role is needed. - OneBump posts your advert in as many other servers as OneBump can reach at that moment (never fewer than 35). Servers like yours get it first.
Your server
Someone types /bump.
# bumps
Other servers’ adverts arrive here.
Many other servers
Your advert is posted in the bump channel of each one. People there press Join server.
What do I give back?
You show other servers’ adverts in your bump channel. This is called the swap. Your members must be able to see that channel. If they cannot, your server cannot bump.
Why does this grow my server?
People who look at a bump channel are looking for new servers to join. Each bump puts your advert in front of them again.
Who sees my advert?
Pick a What your server is mainly about, like Gaming or Art. and up to 5 Up to 5 keywords that describe your server, like “minecraft” or “study”., and servers like yours see your advert first. The rest of your How many servers one bump is sent to. It follows demand (never fewer than 35); Premium reaches 50% more. goes to other servers in turn, so every server gets seen. 18+ adverts are kept apart: they only go to servers that asked for them. Read Who sees my advert?.
How often can I bump?
A Free server can bump every 2 hours. This wait is called the The wait between bumps: 2 hours on Free, 30 minutes with Premium.. It is for the whole server: when one person bumps, everyone waits. A Premium server can bump every 30 minutes, or let OneBump bump by itself every hour. Read how often you can bump.
Is it safe?
OneBump asks for seven permissions: View Channels, Send Messages, Embed Links, Create Invite, Read Message History, Use External Emojis and View Audit Log. It never asks for Administrator. Every advert has a Report Server button, and a OneBump moderator reads every report. Read the rules of bumping.
Bumping brings people in. Keeping them is the other half: read how to grow a Discord server.
What can go wrong?
- The bot says “This server isn’t set up yet”. An admin of the server has to set OneBump up first. It takes about 2 minutes. Read how to set up.
- The bot says “Next bump in …”. Someone already bumped. Wait for the time shown.
- Something else. Find the message you see in Fix a problem.
- A word you do not know. Type
/helpin your server and pick the word. Or open the glossary.
Quick answers
What does bumping a Discord server do?
It posts your server’s advert in the bump channels of other servers, so their members can find and join yours. With OneBump one bump reaches as many servers as OneBump can reach at that moment (never fewer than 35).
Is bumping free?
Yes. Every server can bump every 2 hours for free, with no time limit and no card. Premium is optional.
Who can use /bump?
Any member of your server. Only changing OneBump’s settings needs the Manage Server permission.
What is a Discord bump bot?
A bump bot is a bot that advertises your server inside other servers. OneBump is one: you type /bump and your advert is posted in as many other servers as OneBump can reach at that moment (never fewer than 35).
Your next step
Add OneBump to your server. It is free and takes about 2 minutes.
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