# Setting up an application

## Creating your app

You'll need to follow the steps below to create an app on Guilded:

1\. Go on your Guilded server > Manage bots.

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2\. On the left side, click on "Create a bot".

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3\. Choose a name for your bot.

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4\. Once you're on the bot's profile, click on "API".

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5\. Generate a token

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Once the token generated, copy this token, this is your bot's secret used to login, DO NOT SHARE IT. You'll need this token to connect your app.