Last updated: August 16, 2026 · Category: Tutorial · Editorial review · About the authors
Key Takeaways
- Tracking starts when the bot joins. Discord exposes invite uses; the bot attributes joins and classifies them (Invite resource, retrieved 2026-08-16).
- Set anti-fake before competitions. Rewards should count real invites only.
- Slash commands cover daily checks. The dashboard covers settings, analytics, and auto-roles.
This tutorial walks through a first-time setup: install the bot, open the dashboard, tune anti-fake, and watch invites land on the leaderboard. For the full command reference, see the documentation.
InviteForge is a Discord bot built for invite tracking, anti-fake detection, and recruiter rewards. Anti-fake threshold is the minimum account age for a join to count as real. Auto-role rewards are roles granted when a member hits a real-invite milestone.
Discord’s invite system alone shows raw use counts. It cannot tell you who invited whom with fake filtering. Campus IT docs describe the same invite controls operators see in the client (Drexel CCI invite guide, retrieved 2026-08-16). A tracker closes the gap for competitions and rewards.
Why invite tracking matters
If you run invite competitions, reward systems, or invite-gated giveaways, raw uses are exploitable. Someone can spin up disposable accounts and farm rewards. Closing that gap is an ops problem, not a Discord UI problem.
InviteForge’s join methodology diffs invite-use snapshots on every join, classifies each invite as real or fake based on account age, and attributes it to the correct inviter automatically.
1. Invite the bot to your server
Use the Invite button in the site navigation or the OAuth invite link from invite-forge.com. Grant the requested permissions. They are required for invite tracking, channel setup, and auto-role rewards.
InviteForge only requests permissions tied to its features (reading invites, managing roles it grants, sending messages). It never requests message content. Review Discord’s bot permissions documentation.
2. Open the dashboard
Head to invite-forge.com, click Login, authenticate with Discord, and select your server. Each guild gets its own isolated dashboard, leaderboard, and settings.
3. Configure tracking settings
In Settings, configure:
- Anti-fake threshold — flag accounts newer than N days as fake invites
- Welcome channel — where join messages are posted
- Log channel — detailed invite events for auditing
Anti-fake threshold: 7 days (default)
Welcome message: Welcome {user} invited by {inviter}!
A 7-day threshold works for most communities. If you have been farmed before, raise it to 14–30 days. Longer windows may briefly flag legitimate brand-new Discord users. Full guide: fake Discord invites.
4. Set up auto-role rewards
Go to Settings → Auto-roles and define milestones:
| Invites | Role |
|---|---|
| 5 | Recruiter |
| 25 | Senior Recruiter |
| 100 | Legend |
Rewards use real invites only. Fake or left-member invites never unlock a milestone.
5. Monitor your leaderboard
The Leaderboard page shows:
- Real — invites that passed anti-fake
- Fake — accounts below the threshold
- Left — members who have since left
Share the public leaderboard URL to drive a healthy recruiting competition.
6. Use slash commands in Discord
/invites— your (or another member’s) invite count and milestone progress/leaderboard— top recruiters in chat/stats— server-wide join, fake, and retention numbers
Troubleshooting common setup issues
Invites are not tracked. Confirm Manage Server permission so the bot can read invite uses (Get Guild Invites). Re-invite if needed.
Everyone shows as Unknown inviter. Existing invites created before the bot joined, or vanity edge cases. New joins attribute correctly going forward. See who invited who.
Auto-roles are not assigned. Put InviteForge’s role above the reward roles in Server Settings → Roles. Discord blocks bots from assigning higher roles.
What is next?
- Explore analytics for 7 / 14 / 30-day trends (invite analytics)
- Pair public entry points with verification if you are raid-prone
- Run a one-week growth sprint from the growth playbook
Questions? See About InviteForge or contact the team from that page. Reuters has covered Discord’s continued product investment as group chat stays central online (Reuters on Discord, retrieved 2026-08-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does setup take?
Usually under five minutes: invite, login, set anti-fake and welcome channel.
Do I need the dashboard?
No for daily checks. Yes for auto-roles, analytics, and giveaways.
What if I remove and re-add the bot?
Data is tied to guild ID. Tracking resumes without wiping history.