Permissions
Understanding what permissions Wish Logger needs and why it needs them to provide comprehensive logging for your Discord server.
Quick Setup
For the easiest setup, grant Wish Logger Administrator permissions. This ensures all logging features work without any permission issues.
Invite with Admin
Add Wish Logger with Administrator permissions
Recommended: Administrator permissions eliminate permission conflicts and ensure all features work seamlessly.
Essential Permissions
If you prefer granular control, here are the minimum permissions Wish Logger needs:
Core Permissions (Required)
These permissions are absolutely necessary for basic functionality:
View Channels
Why needed: To see server channels and monitor events Without it: Bot cannot detect any channel activity
Send Messages
Why needed: To send log messages to your designated channels Without it: No logs will appear anywhere
Read Message History
Why needed: To access message content for edit/delete logging Without it: Cannot log message edits/deletions or show contexts
Advanced Logging Permissions
For comprehensive logging coverage, Wish Logger also needs:
View Audit Log
Why needed: To get detailed information about moderator actions Without it: Very limited information in mod action logs
Manage Webhooks
Why needed: To get information about webhooks
Without it: Logs work but may be less efficient
Moderation-Related Permissions
These permissions enhance mod action logging:
Ban Members
Why needed: To ban members via command
Without it: Wish cannot ban members
Kick Members
Why needed: To ban members via command Without it: Wish cannot kick members
Moderate Members
Why needed: To timeout/unmute users properly
Without it: Wish cannot timeout/unmute members
Server Management Permissions
For server-wide change logging:
Manage Channels
Why needed: To log channel creation, deletion, and modifications Without it: No channel change logs
Manage Roles
Why needed: To log role changes and permission updates Without it: Cannot track role modifications
Manage Guild
Why needed: To log server setting changes Without it: Limited server modification logging
Manage Messages
Why needed: To log message management actions Without it: Cannot detect bulk message deletions, message edits and deletions
Manage Emojis and Stickers
Why needed: To log emoji and sticker changes Without it: No emoji/sticker modification logs
Still having permission issues? Check our Troubleshooting Guide or contact support for personalized help.