Quick Setup (5 Minutes)
- Add Talksy bot to your server
- Admin runs:
/server enable - Admin adds channels:
/server channel add #general - Users run:
/registerthen/talksy [language]
How to Set Up a Multilingual Discord Server
Transform your Discord server into a thriving multilingual community where everyone can communicate in their preferred language. This guide shows you exactly how to set up automatic inline translation with Talksy.
Setup Timeline
Add Bot
30 seconds
Configure
2 minutes
User Setup
1 minute each
Ready!
Start chatting
1Add Talksy to Your Server
Click the button below to add Talksy to your Discord server. Make sure you're logged into Discord and have admin permissions on your target server.
Add Talksy to DiscordRequired Permissions:
- Send Messages
- Manage Webhooks (for inline translations)
- Read Message History
- Use Slash Commands
- Embed Links
2Configure Server Settings (Admin Only)
Enable Auto-Translation
First, enable auto-translation for your entire server:
/server enableThis allows users to use auto-translation features
Add Translation Channels
Add each channel where you want translation to work:
/server channel add channel:#general/server channel add channel:#gaming/server channel add channel:#support💡 Tip: Start with main channels, add more as needed
Check Configuration
Verify your setup is correct:
/server settingsThis shows:
- Auto-translation status
- Enabled channels
- Server statistics
3User Setup Instructions
Share these instructions with your server members:
Step 1: Register Your Account
Every user must first register with their preferred language:
/register language:EnglishChoose from 25+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, etc.
Step 2: Enable Auto-Translation
Turn on auto-translation to your chosen language:
/talksy spanishNow all messages in other languages will automatically appear translated as "Username 🇪🇸" in the same channel!
Optional: Enable Stealth Mode
For cleaner channels, enable stealth mode to delete original messages:
/talksy spanish stealth:trueOnly translated versions will remain visible
4Test Your Setup
Quick Test
- Have users with different languages enabled send messages
- Watch as translations appear inline with flags (e.g., "John 🇪🇸")
- Try the manual translate command:
/translate text:"Hello world" - React to any message with a flag emoji (🇫🇷, 🇩🇪, etc.) for instant translation
✅ If you see inline translations appearing, your multilingual server is ready!
Best Practices for Multilingual Servers
Channel Organization
- Enable translation in main channels
- Consider language-specific channels for native speakers
- Keep important channels multilingual
- Use channel topics to indicate supported languages
Community Guidelines
- Encourage users to register on join
- Pin setup instructions in welcome channel
- Be patient with language barriers
- Celebrate cultural diversity
Moderation Tips
- All translations are visible to moderators
- Original speaker info is preserved
- Set clear multilingual community rules
- Consider multilingual moderator team
Performance
- Start with essential channels
- Monitor usage with
/server settings - Translations are cached for efficiency
- No lag or delays in conversation
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Translations not appearing
• Check server is enabled: /server settings
• Verify channel is added: /server channel add #channel
• Ensure users registered: /register language:Language
• Confirm auto-translation on: /talksy
Missing permissions error
Talksy needs these permissions:
• Manage Webhooks (critical for inline translation)
• Send Messages
• Read Message History
Go to Server Settings → Integrations → Talksy → Manage
Some users not seeing translations
Each user must:
1. Run /register first
2. Enable with /talksy [language]
3. Be in an enabled channel
🎉 Congratulations!
Your Discord server is now multilingual! Members can chat in their preferred languages while everyone stays connected through automatic inline translations.