# Getting Started with Discord Bot Hosting (/docs/discord-bots/getting-started) import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps'; XGamingServer makes it easy to host your Discord bot 24/7. Your bot runs on dedicated resources with full panel access for managing files, viewing logs, and configuring startup settings — no VPS or Linux experience required. What You Get [#what-you-get] * **24/7 uptime** — Your bot stays online around the clock without needing to keep your PC running. * **Multiple runtimes** — Host bots written in Node.js, Python, Java, Go, C#, .NET, Lua, and PHP. * **Full console access** — View your bot's output, errors, and logs in real time from the `Console` page. * **File manager** — Upload, edit, and manage your bot's files directly from the `Files` page in the panel. * **Backups** — Create and restore backups of your bot's files from the `Backups` page. Server Types [#server-types] XGamingServer offers different server types for bot hosting. You can tell which one you have by checking the `Startup` page in the panel. Discord Bot Server [#discord-bot-server] The multi-language Discord Bot server has a single **Startup Command** variable. You control what runs by typing the full command (e.g., `node index.js`, `python3 bot.py`). | Language | Startup Command Example | How to Install Packages | | --------- | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | Node.js | `node index.js` | `npm install` via `/bin/bash` | | Python 3 | `python3 bot.py` | `pip3 install -r requirements.txt` via `/bin/bash` | | Java | `java -jar bot.jar` | Packages are included in the JAR | | C# / .NET | `mono Bot.exe` | Packages are included in the EXE | | Go | `./bot` | Compile for `GOOS=linux GOARCH=amd64` | | Lua 5.3 | `lua bot.lua` | — | | PHP 7.2 | `php bot.php` | — | > 💡 **Tip:** To install packages or run commands manually, set the **Startup Command** to `/bin/bash`. This gives you an interactive terminal in the `Console` where you can run `npm install`, `pip3 install`, and other commands. Change the startup command back to your bot's run command when done. Standalone Node.js Server [#standalone-nodejs-server] The dedicated Node.js server has separate variables on the `Startup` page: | Variable | Description | | ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Main File** | The entry point for your bot (e.g., `index.js`, `bot.js`). Supports `.js` and `.ts` files | | **Git Repo Address** | Optional — clone your bot directly from a GitHub URL | | **Install Branch** | Which branch to clone (leave blank for the repo default) | | **Auto Update** | Pull the latest code from GitHub on each restart (`0` = off, `1` = on) | | **User Uploaded Files** | Set to `1` if you are uploading files manually instead of using Git (`0` = off, `1` = on) | | **Additional Node Packages** | Extra npm packages to install (space-separated) | | **Git Username** | Username for private repository authentication | | **Git Access Token** | Personal access token for private repository authentication | Dependencies from `package.json` are installed **automatically** on each start — no need for `/bin/bash`. Standalone Python Server [#standalone-python-server] The dedicated Python server has separate variables on the `Startup` page: | Variable | Description | | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **App py File** | The main Python file to run (default: `app.py`) | | **Git Repo Address** | Optional — clone your bot directly from a GitHub URL | | **Git Branch** | Which branch to clone (leave blank for the repo default) | | **Auto Update** | Pull the latest code from GitHub on each restart (`0` = off, `1` = on) | | **User Uploaded Files** | Set to `1` if you are uploading files manually instead of using Git (`0` = off, `1` = on) | | **Additional Python Packages** | Extra pip packages to install (space-separated) | | **Requirements File** | Custom requirements file name (default: `requirements.txt`) | | **Git Username** | Username for private repository authentication | | **Git Access Token** | Personal access token for private repository authentication | Dependencies from `requirements.txt` are installed **automatically** on each start — no need for `/bin/bash`. Available Docker Images [#available-docker-images] Your server can use different Docker images depending on the language you need: * **Node.js**: Versions 12 through 23 * **Python**: Versions 2.7, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10 If you need a specific version, contact support or join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) to switch. Requirements [#requirements] Before you begin, you need: 1. **An XGamingServer account** — Sign up and purchase a Discord bot hosting plan. 2. **A Discord bot token** — Created for free at the [Discord Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/applications). See our [Create a Bot Token](/docs/discord-bots/create-bot-token) guide. 3. **Your bot's source code** — Ready to upload as files or available on GitHub. Next Steps [#next-steps] * [Create a Bot Token](/docs/discord-bots/create-bot-token) — Register your bot on Discord and get a token. * [Install a Node.js Bot](/docs/discord-bots/install-nodejs-bot) — Deploy a Node.js bot like discord.js. * [Install a Python Bot](/docs/discord-bots/install-python-bot) — Deploy a Python bot like discord.py. * [Install a Custom Bot from GitHub](/docs/discord-bots/install-custom-bot) — Download and deploy any bot from GitHub.