# How to Migrate from XP to Atom: A Step-by-Step Guide

As XP prepares to sunset, many communities are looking to transition to Atom. One of the biggest concerns during such a transition is preserving all the hard-earned XP and levels of your community members. Good news! Atom now supports importing XP data, making the migration process smooth and hassle-free. This guide will walk you through the entire process, from exporting your data from XP to importing it into Atom.

## What Data Gets Imported?

Before we dive into the process, it's important to understand what data Atom can import from XP community exports. Atom's import feature is comprehensive, covering most of the essential XP settings and member data:

1. **XP Rates**: 
   - Default text and voice XP rates
   - XP boost roles for both text and voice channels

2. **Level-up Settings**:
   - Customized level-up messages (including auto-translated variables)
   - Maximum level limit
   - Designated level-up announcement channel

3. **XP Accumulation Rules**:
   - Text message cooldown period

4. **Exclusion Settings**:
   - Blacklisted roles (roles that don't earn XP)
   - Blacklisted channels (channels where XP isn't earned)

5. **Reward System**:
   - Level reward roles

6. **Member Data**:
   - Complete leveling data for all members

This comprehensive import ensures that your transition from XP to Atom will be as seamless as possible, maintaining your community's progression and reward structures.

## Step 1: Exporting Your Data from XP

Before you can import your data into Atom, you need to export it from XP. Here's how: [XP Community Exports](https://xp-bot.net/blog/b1728227181194p)

## Step 2: Preparing to Import into Atom

Before you start the import process, ensure that:

1. You have Atom added to your server and properly set up.
2. You have the necessary permissions in your Discord server to manage Atom.
3. You have the exported XP data file ready.

## Step 3: Importing Your Data into Atom

Now that you have your exported data, let's import it into Atom:

1. **Use the import command:** In your Discord server, use the command `/import`.
2. **Select XP:** Select `XP Bot` as the source.
3. **Upload the file:** Atom will prompt you to upload a file. Upload the XP data file you exported earlier.
5. **Confirm the import:** Atom will ask you to confirm that you want to import the data. Press ✅ to continue.
6. **Wait for the import to complete:** The import process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of your community. Atom will notify you once the import is finished.

## Step 4: Verify the Import

After the import is complete:

1. Check a few random members' XP and levels to ensure they've been transferred correctly.
2. Run a few Atom commands to make sure everything is working as expected.

## Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the import process:

- Double-check that your exported file is in the correct format.
- If problems persist, reach out to Atom's support team for assistance.  
You can do so on their official Discord Server: [Atomic Labs](https://discord.gg/2V8ygVec5S)

Happy leveling with Atom!

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> **Disclaimer:** We are not in any way shape or form affiliated with Atom, and therefore cannot guarantee a safe environment, compliance with laws, or any other assurances. This comparison is provided for informational purposes only, and users should conduct their own due diligence before using any Discord bot.

Atom now supports importing XP data, making the migration process smooth and hassle-free.

Moving Forward: Migrating to Atom

# XP Alternatives: Comparing Smaller, Ethical Discord Bots

As XP prepares to shut down in December, many Discord server administrators are on the lookout for suitable alternatives. In our quest to find the best replacements, we've focused on smaller bots that align with ethical practices in Discord bot development and operation. Our goal was to highlight alternatives that not only provide similar functionality to XP but also prioritize user privacy, fair practices, and community-driven development.

We compared three promising alternatives to XP:

1. Atom
2. Engauge
3. Iris XP

Each of these bots offers a unique approach to XP and leveling systems, with their own strengths and limitations. By choosing to focus on smaller bots, we aimed to showcase options that may be more responsive to community needs and potentially offer a more personalized experience for users.

## Our Detailed Comparisons

For each bot, we've created an in-depth comparison with XP, including:

- A detailed feature comparison chart
- Pros and cons analysis
- Our personal conclusion
- Links to the bot's dashboard and top.gg page

You can find these detailed comparisons here:

- [XP vs Atom: In-Depth Comparison](https://xp-bot.net/blog/b1728492501718p)
- [XP vs Engauge: In-Depth Comparison](https://xp-bot.net/blog/b1728466886532p)
- [XP vs Iris XP: In-Depth Comparison](https://xp-bot.net/blog/b1728492838972p)

## Our Recommended Bot: Atom

After careful consideration and thorough testing, we believe that Atom stands out as the best alternative for XP users. Here's why we recommend Atom:

1. **Feature Parity**: Atom offers an excellent match to XP's feature set, ensuring a smooth transition for most servers. It covers all the essential XP functionalities and even adds some unique features. Recent updates have further improved this parity:
   - Atom now supports Auto Role, a feature many XP users rely on.
   - While not fully supported, there's a workaround available for Voice XP Cooldown.
   - Atom offers partial support for Dynamic Leaderboard, a premium feature in XP.

2. **Seamless Data Migration**: Atom now provides an import feature for XP data, allowing you to transfer your existing XP community levels effortlessly.

3. **User-Friendly Interface**: We found Atom's dashboard and commands to be intuitive and easy to use, which is crucial for both administrators and users.

4. **Active Development**: Atom's development team is highly active and responsive to user feedback. This is evident in their recent feature additions and improvements.

5. **Cost-Effective**: Many features that are premium in other bots (including XP) are available in Atom's free tier, making it an economical choice for budget-conscious servers.

6. **Community Focus**: With a growing user base, Atom offers a great opportunity for users to influence the bot's future development, potentially shaping it to better meet the community's needs.

7. **Exceptional Community Engagement**: What truly sets Atom apart is their team's dedication to the community. The developers are incredibly approachable, often interacting directly with users in their support server. They're quick to address concerns, implement suggested features, and provide personalized assistance.

While Atom still has some limitations, such as the absence of Reaction XP and Boosted Channels, we believe its overall package and rapid development offer the best experience for servers transitioning from XP.

> **Note**: We are not affiliated with any of these bots. Our comparisons are based on available information and are intended for informational purposes only. Always conduct your own research before implementing any new bot in your Discord server.

Let's explore potential replacements for XP by comparing them.

Moving Forward: XP Replacements

# Introducing: Community Exports

The long-awaited Community Exports feature has finally arrived! In this post, we’ll guide you through how to use this powerful tool to easily export your community’s valuable data. Whether you’re looking to safeguard your settings or migrate to another bot, Community Exports make the process seamless.

## How to Export Your Community’s Data

We’re glad you asked! Exporting your community’s data is quick and straightforward. Here’s how to do it:

1. **Head to your community dashboard:** Log in and access your community’s management area.
2. **Navigate to the “Settings” tab:** You’ll find this option in the main menu.
3. **Click the “Export Community” button:** This is where the magic happens.

Once you click the button, your browser will automatically download a file named *community\_export.json*. This file contains a comprehensive backup of your community’s data, including:

- Module settings
- Configured level roles
- User XP data
- Incognito settings

... and everything else you have configured XP to do.

## What Can I Do with This Export File?

The export file serves primarily as a backup for your community. It ensures that you don’t lose any critical settings or user progression data, especially as we prepare for XP’s retirement. But it doesn’t stop there!

If other bots introduce an import feature, this file will allow you to set up those bots with the same configurations you had on XP. Imagine effortlessly migrating your entire setup to a new bot without missing a beat.

## What Bots Should I Move To When XP Retires?

As we mentioned in our [Farewell post](https://xp-bot.net/blog/b1719602305930p), XP will be retiring soon. But don’t worry—we’re preparing a list of alternative bots that can take XP’s place. This list will be published in the coming weeks, and we’ll announce it on our [official Discord community](https://discord.xp-bot.net/), so stay tuned!

In the meantime, if you haven’t read the farewell post yet, we highly recommend checking it out: [XP: A Final Send-Off](https://xp-bot.net/blog/b1719602305930p). It provides important details on XP’s retirement and what to expect moving forward.

## For Developers: Implementing Import Functionality

If you’re a developer and considering adding an import feature to your bot, you’ll want to take a closer look at the structure of our export file. The file uses a specific TypeScript type, which you can review here: [xp-community-export.ts](https://gist.github.com/ConnysCode/3299952533ad10232275ae50e9cd2d1b).

By adopting this type, you can ensure your bot seamlessly integrates exported data from XP, making it easier for users to transition without losing their community settings.

Community Exports make it easier than ever to preserve your community’s data and prepare for a smooth transition to new platforms. Whether you’re looking to safeguard your settings or explore new bot options, this feature puts control in your hands.

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> **Disclaimer:** XP Community Exports do not contain any personal information about you or your users. The only data included for identification purposes are the guildId (your community’s unique identifier) and the userIds of your members. This ensures you can track key metrics such as XP levels and incognito status.

> **We do not export usernames, display names, profile pictures, banners, or any other personalized data.** This approach ensures your community’s privacy remains protected, while still providing you with the essential data needed for seamless bot migration or backup purposes.

The long-awaited Community Exports feature has finally arrived!

Introducing: Community Exports

## XP: A Final Send-Off

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the retirement of XP on the **15th of December, 2024**. Over the years, XP has been more than just a bot; it has been a reliable companion, a source of entertainment, and a pillar of your community. As we prepare to bid farewell, we want to ensure you have all the information you need for a smooth transition and to celebrate the memories we were able to create together.

### A Brief History of XP

XP was born out of a desire to enhance our Discord community experience, providing a range of features from leveling systems to role management and mini-games. Since its inception, XP has been instrumental in bringing your communities closer together, helping you make your users interactions more engaging and fun.

### Why We Are Retiring XP

The decision to retire XP was not made lightly. Several factors contributed to this decision:

1. **Maintenance and Development Challenges:** As our user base has grown, so have the technical requirements for maintaining XP. Keeping XP updated and functional has become increasingly complex, resource-intensive, and costly. The demands on our team have reached a point where it is no longer sustainable.
2. **Discord’s Malicious Practices Against Small Projects:** Recent developments and policies by Discord have made it increasingly difficult for small projects and their developers to thrive. We cannot and do not want to continue supporting these changes, which we believe undermine the spirit of community and innovation that XP was built upon.
3. **Focus on New Projects:** Our team is excited to embark on new projects that require our full attention. Retiring XP allows us to allocate resources and creativity to new, innovative solutions that will continue to enhance your experience.

### XP's Mission and Achievements

XP has enabled users to experience premium features with an immense level of customizability for free. Our mission was to challenge the big bots and their companies that lock essential features behind exorbitant paywalls. In this mission, we have succeeded. Serving over 140,000 servers and a staggering 10 million individual users, we demonstrated to Discord and its user base that an affordable and extensive solution for tracking activity and rewarding it is not only possible but also deeply desired.

### What to Expect Leading Up to the Retirement

We understand that XP has become an integral part of your Discord experience, and we want to ensure a seamless transition. Here’s what to expect in the coming weeks:

1. **Transition Support:** Our team will be available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have during this period.
2. **Export Tool:** We are working on providing an export tool that will allow users to export server and user settings. This tool will help you retain important data and facilitate the setup of alternative bots. The Export Tool will become available in the following weeks.

### How to Prepare for XP's Retirement

To make the transition as smooth as possible, we recommend taking the following steps:

1. **Backup Important Data:** Make sure to export and back up any important data. We will provide tools and instructions to help with this process.
2. **Explore Alternatives:** There are many Discord bots available that can replace certain functionalities provided by XP. We will curate a list of recommended bots and provide comparisons to help you choose the best fit for your needs in the following weeks.
3. **Stay Informed:** Keep an eye on our announcements and updates. We will be sharing important information and resources to guide you through this transition.

### Thank You

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Your support, feedback, and engagement have been the driving force behind XP’s success. It has been an incredible journey, and we are grateful for the moments we’ve shared.

A special thanks goes out to our patrons and our amazing staff team, which has shape-shifted quite a lot over the last years, while supporting @angelsflyinhell and me immensely. Without you, getting here would've been impossible. ❤️

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Here’s to new beginnings and the exciting adventures that lie ahead.

### Stay Connected

Join our [official Discord server](https://discord.xp-bot.net) to stay up to date during the following months.

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With gratitude and love,

The XP Bot Development Team
@**angelsflyinhell** & @**conny.**

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Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. We are here to support you through this transition and ensure that the spirit of XP lives on.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the retirement of XP on the 15th of December, 2024.

XP: A Final Send-Off

# Transparency is key
We want to take a moment to talk about a core value that we hold dear to our hearts: transparency. As a team, we believe that transparency is key to building trust and fostering a positive relationship with our users.

Over the years, we have added paid features to our bot. We carefully selected these features to ensure they were not essential for day-to-day use but rather nice-to-haves. We understand that once money is involved, it's natural to have some level of distrust. You want to know where your money is going and expect the best value and service for your hard-earned cash.

We are committed to providing the best possible service to our users, but we are not always able to deliver. As a team, we work on this project as a hobby alongside our day-to-day jobs. Sometimes it's hard for us to spend the few extra hours fixing issues on XP, but we're doing our best to make sure you have the best experience possible.

We understand that this might not mean a lot to you, and you might have to wait a couple of months for features to get fixed. That's why we want to be completely transparent with you about our earnings, expenses, and liquidity buffer.

So, without further ado, here's a rundown of every service we need to pay and every dollar we earn by offering premium features.

## Open cards
The following data has been last updated on **01. October 2023**.

### Earnings

- **Patreon income:** 150,- € /month
- **Patreon Count:** 30 Patreons
- **Discord Boosts:** 7

### Expenses:

- **Server Infrastructure:** 127,- € /month
- **Developers on payroll:** 0,- € /month

As you can see, we do not pay ourselves a penny. We purely want this to stay a fun hobby project. We hope that by being open about our earnings and expenses, you can see that we are committed to providing the best possible service to our users while maintaining transparency and trust.

In addition to being transparent about our earnings and expenses, we also believe in the power of open source. We're committed to taking transparency to the next level by open sourcing our stack part by part.

## One last thing

This has been a long-time discussion, and we're finally beginning to make it happen. We're excited to share that our production repository for this very Dashboard is now available for anyone to clone, run, experiment with, and contribute to.

We understand that not everyone is familiar with open source development, so we've provided clear instructions on how to get started in the repository's readme file. We hope that by open sourcing our code, we can collaborate with you to improve and innovate our services together.

<div style="border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0px 4px 5px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);"><a target="_blank" href="https://github.com/xp-bot/dashboard">![xp-bot/dashboard](https://opengraph.githubassets.com/a99694b784f86a20b630f73453377e231be6f11183e84defd20207c8b0b60a86/xp-bot/dashboard)</a></div>

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working with you all to make our bot the best it can be.

Best regards,  
your XP Development Team ❤️

We emphasize transparency and open-source development to build trust with you by sharing our earnings and expenses and open-sourcing our code.

Transparency is key

# Dashboard v2 is Here!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Dashboard v2, the latest update to XP's Dashboard. After months of hard work and dedication, we are proud to bring you this improved version of our dashboard that is packed with new features and enhancements.

One of the biggest updates in this release is the enhanced user interface. The new design is not only visually appealing but also highly intuitive and easy to navigate. The layout has been optimized to provide you with a more streamlined experience, allowing you to access important information and settings more efficiently.

We understand the importance of having access to important information and tools while on the go, which is why we decided to go "mobile first" in the redesign of our platform. Our goal was to provide users with an even better experience while using our platform on their mobile devices. That's why we went back to the drawing board and completely redesigned the mobile experience from the ground up. We made sure to pay close attention to every detail, from the user interface to the overall performance, to ensure that our users have a seamless and enjoyable experience while accessing XP from their mobile devices. With this new design, you can now finally enjoy managing your community, even when you're on the go.

In addition to these major updates, we have also added a number of smaller improvements to enhance your overall experience. From faster load times to better performance, every aspect of the dashboard has been optimized for your benefit.

We are confident that you will love the new and improved Dashboard v2. Whether you are a new or existing user, we encourage you to give it a try and experience the difference for yourself.

If you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to support you in any way that we can.

So go ahead and log in to your Dashboard now to start exploring all the exciting new features and enhancements that Dashboard v2 has to offer!

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### Feedback
We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the new Dashboard v2. If you have any ideas, concerns, or anything else you would like to share, please feel free to post your comments below this blog post. Your feedback is invaluable to us and helps us improve the platform for you and all our users.

### Thank you

As always, we are grateful for your continued support of XP. Your loyalty and trust in us is what drives us to continually improve and enhance the experience for you.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the years to come.

Warm regards,  
The XP Development Team. ❤️

Dashboard v²

# Dashboard V2 Public Beta
The new XP Dashboard is finally here, and we couldn't be more excited to share all the new features and improvements with you! We've spent the last few months working tirelessly to make the best XP Dashboard yet, and we think you're going to love what we've come up with.

### Major goals
One of the major goals we had with the new XP Dashboard was to make it more accessible and user-friendly for mobile users. With the rise of mobile devices, it's more important than ever to ensure that our users can easily configure XP on the go. We've completely redesigned the interface with mobile users in mind, making it much easier to navigate and use on a small screen.

### Highly requested features
We've also made some specific changes to make editing ranking card on mobile devices more easier. Now you can better edit your ranking card directly from your mobile device, this was a requested feature and we've made sure that it's now a reality in the new version.

### Blazingly fast
In addition to being more mobile-friendly, we've also made the new XP Dashboard incredibly fast and optimized. The page will adapt to your device theme (dark/light), and we've optimized the code to make the whole page load more quickly. This means you can get your server set up in a matter of seconds, without any delays or waiting.  
Oh, and have we mentioned? It's now a fully optimized PWA, making the experience even more seamless.

### Try it out
All in all, the new XP Dashboard is a major improvement over the previous version, and we're confident that you'll love all the new features and improvements. We've put a lot of time and effort into making this the best XP Dashboard yet, and we hope you find it as useful as we do.

You can join the closed beta by subscribing to [XP Premium](https://qwq.sh/ljt41f) right now ...or take a look at some screenshots below!  
- Go to [beta.xp-bot.net](https://qwq.sh/ek6655) to get started.

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### Report Bugs
If you encounter any unexpected behaviour on the new dashboard, you can use the 🔐**Dashboard Beta** Tag in #bug-reports to let us know.

## Themes
# Dashboard V2 Public Beta
The new XP Dashboard is finally here, and we couldn't be more excited to share all the new features and improvements with you! We've spent the last few months working tirelessly to make the best XP Dashboard yet, and we think you're going to love what we've come up with.

### Major goals
One of the major goals we had with the new XP Dashboard was to make it more accessible and user-friendly for mobile users. With the rise of mobile devices, it's more important than ever to ensure that our users can easily configure XP on the go. We've completely redesigned the interface with mobile users in mind, making it much easier to navigate and use on a small screen.

### Highly requested features
We've also made some specific changes to make editing ranking card on mobile devices more easier. Now you can better edit your ranking card directly from your mobile device, this was a requested feature and we've made sure that it's now a reality in the new version.

### Blazingly fast
In addition to being more mobile-friendly, we've also made the new XP Dashboard incredibly fast and optimized. The page will adapt to your device theme (dark/light), and we've optimized the code to make the whole page load more quickly. This means you can get your server set up in a matter of seconds, without any delays or waiting.  
Oh, and have we mentioned? It's now a fully optimized PWA, making the experience even more seamless.

### Try it out
All in all, the new XP Dashboard is a major improvement over the previous version, and we're confident that you'll love all the new features and improvements. We've put a lot of time and effort into making this the best XP Dashboard yet, and we hope you find it as useful as we do.

You can join the closed beta by subscribing to [XP Premium](https://qwq.sh/ljt41f) right now ...or take a look at some screenshots below!  
- Go to [beta.xp-bot.net](https://qwq.sh/ek6655) to get started.

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### Report Bugs
If you encounter any unexpected behaviour on the new dashboard, you can use the 🔐**Dashboard Beta** Tag in #bug-reports to let us know.

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Learn about the public beta for the new XP Dashboard and how to join the program.

Dashboard v2 Beta

# XP Spooktober Event 2022
Hey there! We're holding an **Art Contest** on the official XP Discord Server, but instead of creating professional artworks, we want you to **only use Paint** (or something similar, if you don't have Paint).

**Please send your submission into the [#👻submissions](https://discord.gg/wud48G6ev7) channel before October 31st 2022.**

Feel free to design anything entertaining/XP related/pretty or even a meme! Anything works, as long as it complies to the ruleset[^2], which you can find further below.

### 🤑Prizes[^3]
#### 1st Place[^4]
- **1 year Discord Nitro** (includes 2 Server Boosts, Profile customisation and more)
- **1 year of 1x Server Premium** (including User Premium)

#### 2nd Place[^4]
- **1 month of Discord Nitro** (includes 2 Server Boosts, Profile customisation and more)
- **1 month of 1x Server Premium** (including User Premium)

#### 3rd Place[^4]
- **1 month of Discord Nitro Classic** (includes Chat features, Better screen share and more)
- **1 month of 1x Server Premium** (including User Premium)

#### All[^1] participants also get:
- Their artwork featured on the XP Community Hub on our website
- The all new **Community Badge** (rare!)
- A chance to win 1 out of 5x Server Premium (1 month)

### The Rules
- Your artwork must not contain copyrighted content
- You will need to create the artwork yourself
- Your artwork must not contain any racist, xenophobic, sexist, defamatory, illegal or offensive content
- Your artwork needs to be an image (You may submit additional text content on submission)
- Your artwork needs to be compliant with our [Service & Community Guidelines](https://xp-bot.net/blog/contributing_to_user_safety_and_service_guidelines_1657056506533)

[^1]: We reserve the right to not feature images without justification or notice.
[^2]: By participating in this event, you agree to the (re)usage of your submitted image on the [XP Website](https://xp-bot.net) as well as to our [Privacy Policy](https://xp-bot.net/privacy).
[^3]: We reserve to not provide the listed prizes if one or more of the following conditions apply: 1. If less than 15 people participate in the event, 2. If [namespace.media](https://namespace.media) isn't able to afford or manage the distribution of above listed prizes.
[^4]: XP Staff is not eligible to claim this prize.

Join the community and participate in our latest halloween event and win cool stuff!

XP Spooktober Event 2022

# XP Premium Subscription Changes
> Before we start: If you're already subscribed to XP Premium, these changes won't affect you. You can just continue to use XP Premium as usual.

## So what did change?
In the past, XP Premium had to be paid at the first day of each month. Additionally to that, you had to pay at the first day of your subscription. This meant, that you basically paid for a full month even though you didn't actually get features for a full month. 
Another problem with this was, that you could subscribe to XP Premium at the 30th of a month and then pay again one day later at the 1st of the next month. And nobody likes paying twice for one thing. So we changed it!

Instead of paying every 1st of each month, you'll now be charged in a 1 month cycle. So if you subscribe on the 15th, you will only be charged at the 15th of the month after that.

## Why was it different before?
We actually knew about this issue, but we couldn't really do anything about it as we use [Patreon](https://patreon.com) as our payment provider. The new subscription model just launched a few days ago, so we made sure to enable it as soon as possible.

A few details about the new XP Premium subscriptions.

Premium Subscription Changes

# Quality Of Life Changes: September 2022

Hello there!  
Today, we want to announce a few small improvements for XP that are available from now on.

These include changes to voting, free premium and more.

Let's get started!

## Less Voting

We heard you. Voting is annoying when it comes to changing server settings for XP. Therefore, with the latest update, you are no longer required to vote in order to save settings on your dashboard.

Voting still applies to Games commands though. If you want to remove voting for your Account entirely, consider supporting XP by subscribing to [XP Premium](https://premium.xp-bot.net).

## Getting Premium is even easier now

Just recently, we added a way to get XP Premium for free. Our initial requirements were Level 400 for User Premium and Level 500 for Server Premium. We think that these levels are quite high and hard to achieve. From now on, you'll only need to reach Level 100 for User Premium and Level 150 for 1x Server Premium on our [official Discord Community](https://discord.xp-bot.net).

## Statuspage improvements

To make announcing outages, incidents and more even more simple and to have everything in one place, you can now also view status reports on the [XP Status Site](https://xp-bot.net/status). Status reports will also be shown in #status-reports on Discord as usual.

# Thank you for using XP

Seriously, we mean it. The past month has been the most successful month for XP ever and the bot continues to power more Communities every day because of your support!

Thank you for using XP in your Community.

* The XP Team

Learn more about recent changes to voting, free premium and more.

Quality Of Life Changes: September 2022

# Guide: Levelroles and Boosts

In this guide, we will cover how levelroles and boosted roles work in your community!

But first of all, what even is a levelrole?  
A levelrole is a role on your Discord community, which is set to be assigned to someone when they reach a specific level. You can set if a user should collect or just get the highest available role and boosts allow you to set special features for (level)roles. This can be utilised to enhance your server in a variety of ways and will most likely increase your servers activity by a lot.

# How to set up levelroles

To configure levelroles, head over to your [Dashboard](https://xp-bot.net/me/servers) and select your server. From there you can go to the Roles tab.

![Roles Tab](https://qwq.sh/nxyt96)

On the right side, you can now view a small interface to set up roles. As soon as you've set roles, you can save your changes. After that you are good to go and everything should work as expected!

![Set a role](https://qwq.sh/y1lv1m)

### Troubleshooting

> You cannot set two roles for one level. Doing so will overwrite the previously set role.
>
> If your levelroles don't work, make sure XPs bot role is above all other roles and has the **Manage Roles** permission.
>
> Your roles might take up to 30 minutes to show up on your dashboard.

# Boosts

Boosts enable you to reward a user with more xp each time automatically. These work by adding a specific percentage to the gained xp amount.

So if a user gains 100xp and their boost is 20%, they will gain 120%. If two or more boosts apply at the same time, they can stack, allowing for very detailed xp rewards.

To get started, head over to the Boosts tab.

![Boosts Tab](https://qwq.sh/80tyj1)

Similar to levelroles, you can then select roles, textchannels and even voicechannels. Simply configure a percentage, select a role or channel and save your changes. Now you're good to go! Boosts work almost instantly after saving.

# Finishing words

Great! You're now able to set up levelroles and boosted textchannels, roles and voicechannels.  
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask on our [Official Discord Server](https://discord.xp-bot.net). 

**To support XP, you can also subscribe to** [**XP Premium**](https://premium.xp-bot.net) **and get exclusive features for your Account and Server!**

Learn how to use levelroles and xp boosts with XP.

Guide: Roles and Boosts

# Guide: Announcements
This guide will teach you everything you need to know to master XPs Announcement feature.  

## First of all: What are Announcements?
Announcements allow you to automatically inform your users about reaching a new level in XP.  
By default, announcements are already set up and ready to use. Whenever a user reaches a new level via text chat, the following message is issued in the corresponding channel: 

![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/791841931486298152/1122797041815396423/image.png)


If that's all you wanted to know - have a nice day!

If you want to customize the design and behavior of this message, keep scrolling!

## Customization
Once you've opened the tab on your servers dashboard, you'll see two panels in front of you.
### Announcement Settings
- **Specific Channel**  
    This option allows you to decide whether the Announcement should be sent into the Text Channel where the user has gained the XP that made them reach a new level.  
    <br/>
    Enabling this option will give you the option to select a specific channel, where Announcements should be printed.  

> _You can also select "Channel Not Set" to disable announcements._

- **Ping Users**  
  By enabling this option, your users will be pinged once they reach a new level.  
  _Essentially making sure, they are not missing out on that very important information!_

### Announcement Message Designer
This Panel allows you to give your Announcement a personal touch.  
By using the provided parameters below the "Message Editor", you can display:
- `{TAG}` The Users Tag 
- `{MNT}` The Users Mention 
- `{OLDLVL}` The Users old level 
- `{LVL}` The Users new level 
- `{CMB}` How many levels the user climbed 

You can also include custom emotes into the message by providing its name and ID.  
For example: ``<:xp_info:818532849598201886>``  

_You can get this by sending your emoji with a `\` in front of it._  

## Wrapping things up
That's it! You should now be able to make your announcements look and feel amazing in your community!  
Tho - as always, please do not hesitate to ask us on our official [Support Server](https://discord.xp-bot.net/) if there are still some unanswered questions.

A quick guide on how to master XPs announcement feature.

Guide: Announcements

## Are you an avid Discord user looking for ways to enhance your experience with XP?
If you are, then you'll be happy to know that there is a way to get lifetime Premium access for free! In this blog post, we'll discuss how you can obtain this exclusive reward and make the most out of your Discord experience.

Now, let's move on to the exciting part – how to get lifetime Premium access for free! On our official [Discord Server](https://discord.xp-bot.net/), we use level roles to reward active users. Recently, we introduced two new rewards – User Premium and 1x Server Premium. Here's how you can obtain these rewards:
<br/><br/>
### User Premium:
To get User Premium, you need to reach Level 100[^1] on the Official XP Server. This means you'll need to be an active member of the server for a while and earn XP by participating in various activities.[^2]  
These activities can range from chatting with other members, joining voice calls, playing games, and more. Once you reach Level 100, you'll automatically receive User Premium as a reward, giving you lifetime access to Discord Premium.  

![](https://qwq.sh/0jor7s)
<br/><br/>
### 1x Server Premium:
To obtain 1x Server Premium, you need to reach Level 150[^1] on the Official XP Server. This reward is similar to User Premium, but it gives you access to Server Premium for one of your server. This means that if you're a server owner, you can use this reward to upgrade your server to Premium and enjoy all the perks that come with it.  

![](https://qwq.sh/hfc2d5)

So, what are you waiting for? Start leveling up on the Official XP Server to get your hands on these exciting rewards!

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[^1]: We reserve the right to always change this offer in the future
[^2]: Levels **must not** be reached by abusing bugs

We're launching new ways to obtain XP Premium!

Get XP Premium for FREE!

# Guide: Values
In this comprehensive Guide, you will learn everything around values in XP.


> **Want to support XP?**
In order to cover the costs for hosting and developing the Bot, we're providing additional Premium Features for donators.
[Read more](https://premium.xp-bot.net).

# Values in XP
Values can be used to control different XP Modules. XP uses Values for calculations, cooldowns and other useful things. 
We also have Guides for [Moderation Modules](https://xp-bot.net/blog/guide_moderation_modules_1656074394928) and [XP & Game Modules](https://xp-bot.net/blog/guide_xp__game_modules_1655300944128).

# Essential Values
Most important are the **Essential Values** - hence the name.
Available Values are Message XP,  Message Cooldown, Voice XP, Voice Join Cooldown and Reaction XP. Here's what they do:

> **Message XP** <br/>
> This value controls the amount of xp a user will get, when they write a message in your Server. In order for this to work, you will need to enable the Message XP Module.

> **Message Cooldown** <br/>
> With this value, you can control how often xp is given. This value is measured in seconds. Using 60 means, that your Server Members will be able to receive xp once every minute.

> **Voice XP** <br/>
> Similar to Message XP, this value controls how much XP is given per Minute spent in Voicechats. Requires the Voice XP Module.

> **Voice Join Cooldown** <br/>
> This value means the amount of time in seconds a user will need to spent in a Voicechat before receiving xp. This is especially useful to prevent Join/Leave spamming.

> **Reaction XP** <br/>
> With the Reaction XP Module enabled, this value will control the amount of xp given per Reaction. This value cannot be controlled with cooldowns.

# Game Values
XP features a couple of simple Games to earn XP. The following Values depend on the Game Module, so be sure to enable it first.

> **Loot XP** <br/>
> Controls the amount given per `/loot`.

> **Fish XP** <br/>
> Controls the amount given per `/fish`.

> **Roll XP** <br/>
> Controls the amount given per `/roll`.

> **Game Cooldown** <br/>
> Controls the seconds to wait after using one of the Game Commands. Available with [XP Premium](https://xp-bot.net).

> **Trivia XP** <br/>
> This value means the amount of xp given per trivia game.

> **Trivia Cooldown** <br/>
> Similar to all other Cooldowns, this controls the minimum waiting time between two trivia commands.

# Additional Values
> **Maximum Daily XP** <br/>
> With this value, you can set a maximum xp reward for `/daily`. Usually, a user gets `250 * streak in days` xp. If you set a maximum daily xp. They will only get the limit of xp once they reach it.

> **Maximum Level** <br/>
> By default, XP does not limit your levels. If you don't want infinite levels, you can set a maximum level here.

## Outro
And that's it for this guide! If you're looking out for more blog posts like this, stay tuned! Guides like these will be published at least once a week.

If you need help or support around the XP Discord Bot, you can also join our [Discord Community](https://discord.xp-bot.net).

Thank you for using XP ❤️

Guide: Values

# Guide: XP, Moderation & Game Modules
In this quick guide, you learn how to successfully utilise all of XP's Modules in your Discord Community.

> **Want to support XP?**
In order to cover the costs for hosting and developing the Bot, we're providing additional Premium Features for donators.
[Read more](https://premium.xp-bot.net).

# Modules explained
XP is split into a variety of different modules. By enabling one, you're activating a specific part of the Bot. And if you don't want specific features, you can simply turn that module off.

All Modules can be found in your Servers' Settings in the **Modules** Tab.

# The XP Modules

![The four XP Modules](https://qwq.sh/h9jvcd)

### Message XP
The Message XP Module enables your Community to gain xp by writing messages in your Server. The overall behaviour of this Module can be controlled over the **Values** Tab, where you can set the xp amount per message, cooldowns and more.
We will cover this section of the Dashboard in another guide soon.

### Voice XP
If you want to reward time spent in your Servers' Voicechats, this is the module you're searching for. Just as in the Message XP module, you can configure more options in the **Values** Tab.

### Reaction XP
With this module enabled, your Community can also gain rewards through reactions on messages. If your Community reacts to messages a lot, we recommend keeping this modules' rewards relatively low.

### Ignore AFK
This module is an addition to the Voice XP module: If you have set an AFK Channel on your Discord Server, inactive users will be moved into this voicechat, if they're not interacting with their current voice channel. This comes in handy when you want to prevent AFK farming for xp in your Community as it prevents users from gaining xp in your Servers' AFK Channel.

> **Pro Tip**:
If you set one of the modules' xp rewards to a higher value, your Community will start interacting through this way more.
With this in mind, you can set up voicechat-/message-focused Discord Servers with ease.

# The Moderation Modules

![Moderation Modules](https://cdn.namespace.media/s/Spd4JHNmpHG5t8F/download/%5D.png)

### Autonick
Autonick is one of the most used Modules of XP. With its features, you can show a Users' Level in their Nickname on your Server. This makes it especially easy to view someone's level as well as having a linear design over your Community.
The Autonick Module can be further extended by "Autonick Use Prefix" and "Autonick Show String", which are available with [Server Premium](https://premium.xp-bot.net).

### Leaderboard
Enable or disable the Servers leaderboard.

### Single Rank Role
If you're using Level Roles in your Discord Community, you might also want to enable this Module, where a User will only get the highest available Level Role instead of collecting all available Roles including lower ones.
You can further extend this Module by enabling "Remove Reached Levelroles", which makes it so already reached Level Roles wil also be removed, if someone's xp have been reduced. This extension is available over [Server Premium](https://premium.xp-bot.net).

### User Ranking Override
This Module comes in handy, if someone in your Server disabled their Ranking, which normally would prevent them from earning xp in your Discord Server. By enabling this Module, XP will reward them with xp again, but will still not show them in leaderboards.

### Maximum Level
By default, XP has no maximum Level. If you still want to have one, you can enable this Module. You can set your Servers' Maximum Level over the **Values Tab**.

### Reset User On Leave
Because doing this manually can be a lot of work, we're offering an automation for this for Premium Servers.
The Module automatically resets someone's xp and Level, when they leave your Community.
This Module is only available over [Server Premium](https://premium.xp-bot.net).

### Enable Commands In Threads
XP will always reward xp in Threads, but you might also want to use XPs Commands in these. With this Module, you can view & use XPs Slash Commands in all types of Channels.
This Module is only available over [Server Premium](https://premium.xp-bot.net).


# Game Modules
![Game Modules](https://qwq.sh/phahkt)

### Games
The Games module features commands like `/roll`, `/loot` and `/fish`. By enabling this module, you allow your Community to gain xp by playing these luck based games. You can further configure this module in the **Values** Tab.

### Trivia
Similar to the Games module, this module features the `/trivia` command. By playing this game, you gain xp by correctly answering a variety of questions. As always, you can further configure this module in the **Values** Tab.

## Outro
And that's it for this guide! If you're looking out for more blog posts like this, stay tuned!

If you need help or support around the XP Discord Bot, you can also join our [Discord Community](https://discord.xp-bot.net).

Thank you for using XP ❤️


A quick guide on how to use the XP, Moderation & Game Modules.

Guide: XP, Moderation & Game Modules

# Getting to know RankingCard Badges
Hey, you may have seen a RankingCard with some of these symbols in the past.

![Ranking Card in Discord](https://cdn.namespace.media/s/fBLYqs5Z5xgki7B/download/ranking.png)

And then wondered, "What are those things? And how come I don't have these images on my RankingCard?? 😡😭"

### Well, let me explain!
In XP v6.1.0 we have introduced the new Ranking Cards and with it the Badge System.
It offers us a way to reward users and colleagues for contributing to, or supporting XP.

> Each Badge has its own meaning and its own way to get it.

<br/>
At the moment there are 7 badges.
These Badges to be specific:

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/851942228435402804.webp?size=80&quality=lossless"/></div><b>XP Developer</b></div><br/>
> Every XP developer has this Badge.

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/851213499492335638.webp?size=80&quality=lossless"/></div><b>XP Support Team</b></div><br/>
> Each member of the XP Support Team has this Badge.

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/851213381611946025.webp?size=80&quality=lossless"/></div><b>XP Premium</b></div><br/>
> Everyone who is supporting XP on <a href="https://premium.xp-bot.net/">Patreon</a> has this Badge.

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.namespace.media/s/aAZ4XzZC8m8dtwP/download/xp-core-community.png"/></div><b>XP Core Community</b></div><br/>
> Everyone who participates in public XP Community Events obtains this badge.

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/851213538440904755.webp?size=80&quality=lossless"/></div><b>XP Feature Smith</b></div><br/>
> Everyone who suggested an idea on our <a href="https://discord.xp-bot.net/">Discord Server</a>, which we finally built into XP because has this Badge.

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/851213449358868480.webp?size=80&quality=lossless"/></div><b>XP Bug Hunter</b></div><br/>
> Everyone who points out valid bugs in XP via bug-reports channel on our <a href="https://discord.xp-bot.net/">Discord Server</a> has this Badge. _How many bugs is not specified._

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/851213365879242793.webp?size=80&quality=lossless"/></div><b>Server Booster</b></div><br/>
> Everyone who boosts our <a href="https://discord.xp-bot.net/">Discord Server</a> has this badge.

> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.namespace.media/s/2pDcXnCdKjHN9bk/download/xptranslator.png"/></div><b>XP Translator</b></div><br/>
> Everyone who helped translate XP gets this badge.


> <div style="display: inline-flex; gap: 5px;"><div style="width: 20px; transform: translateY(-2px);"><img style="height:1em; box-shadow:none;" src="https://cdn.namespace.media/s/nYXRizXt6eY68LR/download/xpcontributor.png"/></div><b>XP Contributor</b></div><br/>
> Contribute to our codebase on GitHub and get this badge! <a href="https://github.com/xp-bot">XP on GitHub</a>

<br/>
I hope this article helped you understand when and why you can expect a Badge on your RankingCard!

Have a nice day. 👋

A short introduction to the RankingCard Badges.

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