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Create Invite Link

Generates an invitation link for a Discord channel.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If the ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if a Catch node is used.

Inputs​

  • Client Id - The Discord bot client identifier from the Connect node (optional if Bot Token provided).
  • Channel Id - The ID of the Discord channel to create an invitation link for.

Options​

  • Bot Token - Discord bot token credential (optional if using Client ID from Connect node).

Output​

How It Works​

The Create Invite Link node generates a temporary invitation link for a Discord channel. When executed, the node:

  1. Authenticates using either Client ID or direct bot token
  2. Validates the channel ID
  3. Creates an invite with temporary settings
  4. Constructs the full invite URL
  5. Returns the complete invite link

Requirements​

  • Active Discord bot session (Client ID) or bot token credentials
  • Valid channel ID
  • Create Instant Invite permission in the target channel
  • The bot must be a member of the server

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • ErrInvalidArg - Client ID or bot token missing/invalid
  • ErrInvalidArg - Channel ID is empty or invalid
  • Discord API errors (missing permissions, channel not found, etc.)

The generated invite link is:

Example: Generate Server Invite​

Inputs:

  • Channel Id: "123456789012345678"

Flow:

1. Create Invite Link → link
2. Send message with invite
   - Message Text: "Join our server: {{link}}"

Result: Generates and shares an invite link.

Example: Auto-Invite System​

Flow:

1. Receive Message → message
2. Condition: message.Content == "!invite"
3. If True:
   - Create Invite Link
     - Channel Id: "123456789012345678"
   - Send Direct Message
     - User Id: {{message.Author.ID}}
     - Message Text: "Here's your invite: {{link}}"

Result: Bot sends invite link via DM when requested.

Example: Event Invitations​

Flow:

1. Create event channel
2. Create Invite Link → event_link
3. Send announcement
   - Message: "Event starting! Join here: {{event_link}}"

Result: Generate invite for event participants.

Use Cases​

  • Automated invites - Send invites automatically when requested
  • Event links - Create temporary invites for events
  • Onboarding - Send invite links to new users
  • Partner integration - Share invites with partner systems
  • Referral systems - Generate unique invites for tracking
  • Support tickets - Create invite links for support channels

Invite Configuration​

This node creates invites with these default settings:

  • Temporary - Set to true (members will be kicked on disconnect if they have no roles)
  • Max Age - Default (24 hours)
  • Max Uses - Unlimited (within Discord's limits)

For custom invite settings, you would need to use Discord API directly.

Channel Types​

Invites can be created for:

  • Text channels - Most common
  • Voice channels - Users join the voice channel
  • Stage channels - Users join as audience
  • Announcement channels - For community servers

Bot Permissions Required​

  • Create Instant Invite - Required to generate invite links

Invite Expiration​

The default temporary invite:

  • Expires after 24 hours
  • Removes invited users on disconnect if they don't have roles
  • Has unlimited uses until expiration

Security Considerations​

  • Temporary invites - Good for short-term access
  • One-time invites - Consider manual invite settings for one-time use
  • Monitoring - Track invite usage through Discord's audit log
  • Revocation - Delete old invites regularly
  • Channel selection - Choose appropriate channel for invite target

Tips and Best Practices​

  • Channel choice - Usually create invites for general or welcome channels
  • Verification - Ensure the channel is appropriate for public access
  • Permissions - Verify Create Instant Invite permission before generating
  • Expiration - Remember invites are temporary by default
  • Tracking - Store generated invite codes for tracking if needed
  • Rate limiting - Don't generate excessive invites
  • Security - Only share invites with intended recipients