Bots can help you do everything from automate mundane tasks to start playing music across your server, and in this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to make a Discord bot.

But most new users don’t realize that Discord bots can make the platform even more powerful—and that they’re relatively easy to set up even if you’re not (already) a programmer.

From bots that welcome new users to ones that keep spammers out, these tools help make your corner of the internet a fun, safe place to hang out.