# Discord Bot Guide

> Independent, practical guides for choosing, configuring, and growing Discord communities with the right bots.

## Primary resources

- [Home](https://discordbotguide.com/)
- [All guides](https://discordbotguide.com/blog/)
- [About](https://discordbotguide.com/about/)
- [RSS feed](https://discordbotguide.com/feed.xml)

## Categories

- [Moderation](https://discordbotguide.com/category/moderation/): Reliable workflows for safer, calmer, and easier-to-run Discord servers.
- [Safety](https://discordbotguide.com/category/setup/): Practical setup notes for permissions, roles, logs, and responsible bot installs.
- [Backup & recovery](https://discordbotguide.com/category/backup-recovery/): Ways to back up Discord server settings and recover quickly from mistakes or attacks.

## Guides

- [Best Discord Moderation Bots for Safer Servers](https://discordbotguide.com/best-discord-moderation-bots-for-safer-servers-9f3a7c21/): Compare Dyno, Carl-bot, MEE6, ProBot, Wick, and PeakBot for spam filtering, raid protection, logging, and day-to-day moderation.
- [Discord Gatekeeping and Perimeter Security Bots](https://discordbotguide.com/discord-gatekeeping-and-perimeter-security-bots-2d6fa8c3/): Compare RestoreCord, Double Counter, AltDentifier, PeakBot, and Wick for VPN filtering, alt detection, verification, and perimeter security.
- [Discord Safety Bots for Anti-Raid and Anti-Nuke Protection](https://discordbotguide.com/discord-safety-bots-for-anti-raid-and-anti-nuke-protection-4b8e2d16/): Compare Beemo, Good Knight, and RaidProtect for anti-raid defense, compromised admin protection, and strict Discord server security.
- [Discord Server Backup and Recovery Bots Compared](https://discordbotguide.com/discord-server-backup-and-recovery-bots-compared-7c4e91ab/): Understand the difference between member recovery and layout backups, then choose a Discord backup tool that fits your server and your members' privacy expectations.