Discord Role Ideas: Hierarchy, Permissions & Examples

Start with a role hierarchy, not a name list

Discord's hierarchy is operational: members can only affect people and roles below their highest role. Place roles by authority and responsibility first; colour and style come afterwards.

1Owner

The owner account; final authority and recovery.

2Administrator

A rare, trusted server manager with selected management permissions.

3Moderator

Member safety, reports and message moderation.

4Helper

Answers questions; no automatic moderation power.

5Bots

Below human staff, above only roles they must assign.

6Community / Member

Normal access; no management permissions.

7Interest, game and access roles

Optional identity or channel access.

8Notification and cosmetic roles

Permission-free, usually self-assignable.

9New member / @everyone

The safest useful starting access.

Need the complete server sequence? Build roles after the channel plan in the complete Discord server setup guide.

Build your role stack

Choose a server type, rename roles and move them into the order you need. The copied plan is a starting structure; the Discord Roles Generator creates the detailed permissions, bot placement, member gates and optional roles.

Separate moderation from event hosting; use game, platform and ping roles to help players find the right people without granting power.

Rename OwnerTop · Elevated permissions
Rename AdministratorBelow Owner · Elevated permissions
Rename ModeratorBelow server managers · Limited permissions
Rename Event HostBelow Moderator · None permissions
Rename Bot rolesBelow staff; above roles the bot assigns · Limited permissions
Rename MemberBelow staff and bots · None permissions
Rename Game rolesBelow Member · None permissions · Self-assignable
Rename Platform / regionLow · None permissions · Self-assignable
Rename Notification rolesNear the bottom · None permissions · Self-assignable

Permission guidance by responsibility

Owner

Ownership already provides full control. Use one protected account, enable MFA and avoid sharing credentials or creating a decorative Owner role with broad access.

Administrator

Use for the smallest possible group that changes server configuration. Prefer Manage Server, Channels or Roles only when the person needs those tasks; leave Administrator itself off.

Moderator

Start with message management and Timeout Members. Add kick, ban, voice or nickname tools according to your escalation process. Withhold Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator.

Helper

A support label can be visible without any elevated permission. If helpers triage posts, scope thread or message tools to the help category rather than granting them server-wide.

Member

Normal chat, reactions, voice and application commands belong here or on @everyone. Keep invites, mass mentions and every management permission off unless your server has a documented reason.

Bots

Review what each feature needs, restrict posting to relevant channels and keep bots below human staff. A bot needs to sit above a role only when it assigns or edits that role.

Cosmetic and self-assignable

Colour, interest, pronoun, platform, region, achievement and notification roles need no permissions. Put gated access on channel or category overrides instead.

Role sets by server type

These are working systems, not mandatory titles. Each row explains why the role exists, where it belongs, whether it needs power and how it should be assigned.

Gaming

Gaming community roles

Separate moderation from event hosting; use game, platform and ping roles to help players find the right people without granting power.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
Event HostBlue	Runs game nights and scheduled events.Below Moderator	None	Grant event permissions only; do not treat hosting as moderation.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Game rolesTeal	Shows games played and optionally unlocks game channels.Below Member	None	Use channel overrides for access; the role itself needs no server permissions.Self-assignable
Platform / region	Helps LFG posts match players.Low	None	Keep optional and combine categories if the picker becomes long.Self-assignable
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See The Gaming Hub's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Minecraft

Minecraft server roles

Keep Discord staff distinct from in-game ranks and use access roles for whitelist status, not as a substitute for moderation.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
HelperBlue	Answers questions and points members to the right place.Below Moderator	None	A visible staff label does not need moderation permissions. Escalate incidents to moderators.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Whitelisted	Unlocks approved-player areas after a whitelist check.Below bots	None	Staff-assigned. Put access in category overrides and remove the role when access ends.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Java / BedrockGreen	Shows edition and routes edition-specific help.Low	None	Self-assignable; no moderation permissions.Self-assignable
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See Minecraft Community's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Esports

Esports team roles

Management, coaching and roster access are different jobs. Keep public community members below the competitive team structure.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
Team ManagerWarm red	Controls roster access, schedules and team operations.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
CoachPurple	Leads practice and reviews without needing server-wide moderation.Below server managers	Limited	Give channel access and event tools, not Administrator.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Main RosterTeam accent	Unlocks private strategy and match rooms.Above substitutes	None	Staff-assigned and removed promptly after roster changes.
Substitute / Trialist	Gives limited team access appropriate to status.Below Main Roster	None	Use separate category overrides so trialists cannot see every strategy channel.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See Esports Team HQ's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Creator

Creator or streamer roles

Give the creator and human moderation team control; keep subscriber, supporter and live-alert roles integration-managed or opt-in.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
Community HelperBlue	Answers questions and points members to the right place.Below Moderator	None	A visible staff label does not need moderation permissions. Escalate incidents to moderators.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Subscriber / SupporterBrand accent	Recognition or gated perks from an eligible integration.Below bots	None	Let the integration manage synced roles. A supporter label should never imply staff authority.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Live / Upload Ping	Opt-in stream or upload alert.Low	None	Let only staff or the notifications bot mention it in the relevant channel.Self-assignable

See Streamer Community's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Study

Study server roles

Mentors help with subjects; they do not automatically become moderators. Subject and focus roles should stay self-service.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
MentorBlue	Answers study questions in subjects they know.Below Moderator	None	No moderation permissions by default; vet the label and provide a reporting route.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Subject rolesOne family of cool colours	Routes members to subjects and study rooms.Below Member	None	Use access overrides only when a subject area is intentionally hidden.Self-assignable
Focus Session Ping	Opt-in study-session notification.Low	None	Permission-free and removable at any time.Self-assignable

See Study Club's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Community

Community or social server roles

Keep the core hierarchy short. Interest, region, pronoun and colour roles should help members express preferences, not create status confusion.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
HelperBlue	Answers questions and points members to the right place.Below Moderator	None	A visible staff label does not need moderation permissions. Escalate incidents to moderators.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Interest rolesMuted category palette	Shows hobbies or unlocks optional spaces.Below Member	None	Use a small set based on active conversations.Self-assignable
Region / timezone	Helps members plan events across time zones.Low	None	Use broad regions or UTC offsets; avoid requesting precise locations.Self-assignable
Pronouns (optional)	Lets a member choose how they want to be referred to.Low	None	Always optional and user-controlled. Include an opt-out or simply allow profile-based sharing.Self-assignable
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See Cozy Corner's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Business

Business server roles

Reflect job responsibilities without copying every company title. Separate workspace administration, moderation and ordinary team access.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
Workspace AdminWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
Community ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
Team LeadBlue	Coordinates one team or project area.Below moderators	Limited	Limit channel management to the team category; no server-wide Administrator.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Team Member	Normal internal workspace access.Below bots	None	Staff-assigned based on current employment or membership.
Guest / Partner	Limited access for external collaborators.Below Team Member	None	Use explicit category access; verify that private staff areas remain hidden.
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See Shop & Customer Support's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Support

Customer support roles

Agents need ticket access, not broad server control. Keep escalation authority clear and customer labels permission-free.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
Support ManagerWarm red	Owns support policy, staffing and restricted configuration.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
Support LeadPurple	Handles escalations and quality review.Below server managers	Limited	Grant ticket/thread management where needed, not Administrator.
Support AgentBlue	Replies to customer cases and closes resolved threads.Below Moderator	None	Scope access to support categories and withhold bans, role management and server management.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Verified Customer	Optional label or access to customer-only help.Below bots	None	Use only if verification is reliable; never expose order or account details in a public channel.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See Shop & Customer Support's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Roleplay / TTRPG

Roleplay and TTRPG roles

Separate server safety from story authority. Game Masters and storytellers control sessions or lore, not member discipline by default.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
GM / StorytellerGold	Runs sessions, scenes and campaign channels.Below Moderator	Limited	Grant channel access and event tools only. Escalate conduct issues to moderators.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Player / Approved Roleplayer	Unlocks campaign or in-character areas.Below bots	None	Staff-assigned after joining the campaign or completing approval.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Campaign / Faction	Organises optional story spaces.Low	None	Self-assign only when joining does not require approval; otherwise have staff assign it.Self-assignable
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See TTRPG Campaign's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Art

Art and creative community roles

Use curator and critique roles to describe responsibilities; medium and challenge roles can remain self-assignable and permission-free.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
CuratorBlue	Organises showcases, prompts and featured work.Below Moderator	None	Allow posting in showcase channels, not moderation across the server.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Verified Artist	Optional access role for commissions or portfolio areas.Below bots	None	Staff-assigned after a documented review; do not present it as a ranking of artistic quality.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Medium rolesCreative palette	Digital, traditional, 3D, photography and similar interests.Low	None	Keep the list aligned with active areas.Self-assignable
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See Art Collective's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Book club

Book club roles

A host coordinates the club, while a rotating discussion lead needs only temporary access to the current-book channels.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
Club HostWarm red	Chooses the schedule and maintains the server.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
Discussion LeadGold	Guides the current meeting or reading cycle.Below Moderator	Limited	Assign for the current cycle; allow event or discussion controls only.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
Reader	Normal club membership and discussion access.Below bots	None	Can be the main member role or an approved-access role.
Genre interests	Shows reading interests for recommendations.Low	None	Do not make a role for every genre before members request it.Self-assignable
Notification roles	Opt-in alerts for events, updates or releases.Near the bottom	None	Keep them permission-free and let members remove them. Staff can ping them without making the roles broadly mentionable.Self-assignable

See Book Club's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

Developer

Developer community roles

Distinguish repository maintainers from Discord moderators. Language and framework roles should route help, not imply expertise or trust.

Role	Purpose and position	Permissions	Assignment and safety
OwnerNeutral	The account that owns the server and makes final security decisions.Top	Elevated	This is a person, not a shared role. Protect the account with MFA; ownership already provides full access.
AdministratorWarm red	Trusted co-lead who configures the server when the owner is unavailable.Below Owner	Elevated	Grant only the specific management permissions needed. Do not enable the Administrator permission for convenience.
ModeratorPurple	Handles reports, messages, timeouts and member conduct.Below server managers	Limited	Keep Manage Roles, Manage Server and Administrator off. Add kick or ban only when the team genuinely needs them.
MaintainerBlue	Represents a project and manages its project-specific space.Below Moderator	Limited	Scope channel and webhook permissions to the project area. A maintainer is not automatically a moderator.
Community HelperBlue	Answers recurring questions and improves documentation.Below Moderator	None	A visible staff label does not need moderation permissions. Escalate incidents to moderators.
Bot roles	Identity and only the permissions each integration needs.Below staff; above roles the bot assigns	Limited	Keep moderation bots below human staff. A role bot must be above only the self-assignable roles it manages.
MemberNeutral	Normal access for people who have joined or completed onboarding.Below staff and bots	None	Put ordinary access on @everyone or Member consistently. Do not mix management permissions into this role.
Language / frameworkCool palette	Routes members to relevant help and events.Low	None	Treat as interests, not verified skill levels.Self-assignable
Release / event ping	Opt-in project or meetup notifications.Low	None	Keep separate only when each alert stream is active.Self-assignable

See Developer Community's complete role setup Open this type in the Roles Generator

A focused role ideas library

Create a role only when it changes authority, access, routing or a useful member choice. These categories are prompts, not a checklist.

Staff

Owner · Server Admin · Moderator · Helper · Event Host

Assign manually. Names should make authority obvious.

Membership

Member · Verified Member · Guest · Partner · Alumni

Use for meaningful access states, not a ladder of popularity.

Activity

New Member · Regular · Veteran

Keep cosmetic; avoid rewarding message spam.

Games and interests

Minecraft · Valorant · Books · Art · Coding

Self-assign and use to route channels or events.

Platform

PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Switch · Mobile

Useful for LFG; permission-free.

Region and timezone

Americas · Europe · Asia-Pacific · UTC ranges

Use broad areas. Never require precise location.

Pronouns

she/her · he/him · they/them · ask me

Optional, self-controlled and permission-free.

Notifications

Event Ping · Update Ping · Release Ping · Live Ping

Opt-in, removable and mentioned only by trusted senders.

Achievements

Tournament Winner · Challenge Finisher · Contributor

Use sparingly with clear criteria and no authority.

Supporter / VIP

Supporter · Subscriber · Server Booster

Perks may be appropriate; money must not buy moderation power.

Events

Speaker · Participant · Team Captain · Discussion Lead

Temporary roles should be removed after the event.

Common role mistakes

Creating too many roles
Every role adds a decision and another permission surface. Start with jobs, access and genuinely useful choices.
Giving excessive permissions
Build from no permissions upward. Administrator should not compensate for uncertain configuration.
Putting roles in the wrong order
Staff or bots cannot manage roles above them; bots above staff may be able to act against the people running the server.
Giving cosmetic roles power
A colour or ping role should not also grant moderation, invites or mass mentions.
Blurring staff and member status
VIP, veteran, donor and expert labels must not look like moderation authority.
Keeping unused roles
Remove abandoned event, game and automation roles after checking channel overrides and integrations that depend on them.

Discord roles FAQ

What is the best Discord role order?

Put the owner and any narrowly trusted server managers at the top, then moderators and helpers, human staff above bots, bots above only the roles they must assign, followed by members, access roles and permission-free self-assignable roles. The exact names matter less than clear authority and safe permissions.

Should moderators have the Administrator permission?

Usually no. Administrator bypasses channel restrictions and grants every permission. Give moderators only the actions their job requires, such as managing messages and using timeouts, then add kick or ban authority only when your process needs it.

Where should bot roles go?

Keep bots below human staff. A bot that assigns roles must sit above the roles it manages, but it does not need to sit above moderators or unrelated access roles. Give each bot only the permissions its documented features need.

Should cosmetic and notification roles have permissions?

No. Colour, interest, pronoun, platform, region, achievement and notification roles should normally be permission-free. If a role unlocks a channel, grant access through that channel or category override rather than adding broad server permissions.

Turn the hierarchy into a server

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