Getting Started
This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your first roster with Auto Rosters.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A Discord account
- Administrator permissions on your Discord server
- Your Discord server ID (Guild ID)
To get your server ID, enable Developer Mode in Discord (User Settings > Advanced > Developer Mode), then right-click your server icon and select "Copy ID".
Setup Process
1 Create an Account
Visit https://autorosters.com and click "Get Started for Free" to log in with your Discord account. This will create your Auto Rosters account using your Discord credentials.
2 Create Your First Roster
Once logged in, you'll be directed to your dashboard. Click the "Create Your Custom Roster" button to create your first roster page.
A new roster will be created with default settings. You'll be redirected to your roster settings page.
3 Configure Basic Settings
In the roster settings, update the following information:
- Title: Give your roster a name (e.g., "LSPD Roster", "Gaming Clan Members")
- Description: Add a brief description of your roster
- Guild ID: Enter your Discord server ID
- Custom URL: (Optional) Set a custom URL path for easier sharing
Click "Update Settings" to save your changes.
4 Invite the Bot to Your Server
For Auto Rosters to sync with your Discord server, you need to add our bot to your server:
- Click the "Install Bot" button in your roster settings
- Select your server from the dropdown menu
- Authorize the bot with the requested permissions
- Complete any verification if prompted by Discord
The bot needs permissions to read roles and members in your server. It will not make any changes to your server structure.
5 Configure Ranks
Ranks are the main hierarchy in your roster. To set up ranks:
- Navigate to the "Ranks" tab in your roster settings
- Click "Add Rank" to create a new rank
- Enter the rank name (e.g., "Captain", "Member", "Senior Developer")
- Select the corresponding Discord role from the dropdown
- Choose whether this rank is part of command staff (optional)
- Enable color syncing if you want to match Discord role colors
- Click "Save" to add the rank
Repeat this process for all ranks you want to display on your roster. You can drag and drop ranks to reorder them.
6 Set Up Certifications (Optional)
Certifications allow you to track special skills or qualifications. To add certifications:
- Go to the "Certifications" tab
- Click "Add Certification"
- Enter the certification name (e.g., "First Aid", "Leadership")
- Select the corresponding Discord role
- Click "Save"
Members with these roles will automatically show these certifications on the roster.
7 Configure Subdivisions (Optional)
Subdivisions help organize members into departments or teams. To set up subdivisions:
- Navigate to the "Subdivisions" tab
- Click "Add Subdivision"
- Enter the subdivision name (e.g., "SWAT Team", "Marketing Department")
- Select the corresponding Discord role
- Click "Save"
8 View Your Roster
Once you've finished configuration, click the "View Roster" button to see your live roster. It will automatically display all members based on the Discord roles you've configured.
The roster updates automatically as members join, leave, or change roles in your Discord server.
Free vs. Premium Features
With the free plan, you can create one roster page with up to 6 ranks, 3 certifications, and 3 subdivisions.
Premium subscribers get access to:
- Unlimited roster pages
- Unlimited ranks, certifications, and subdivisions
- Patrol Logs System
- Role color syncing
- Priority support
See our pricing page for more details.
Troubleshooting
If your roster isn't displaying members correctly, check the following:
- Verify the Guild ID is correct
- Ensure the bot has been added to your server
- Check that the bot has permission to view roles and members
- Confirm that you've selected the correct Discord roles for your ranks
For additional help, join our Discord server and open a support ticket.