# Frequently Asked Questions

## <mark style="color:blue;">**How do I invite the bot?**</mark> <a href="#id-1.-how-do-i-invite-the-bot" id="id-1.-how-do-i-invite-the-bot"></a>

You can invite the bot by clicking [here](https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1041159026324545566\&permissions=8\&scope=bot) or visiting [trident.bot/invite](https://tridentbot.xyz/invite).

## <mark style="color:blue;">Where can I join the support server?</mark> <a href="#id-2.-where-can-i-join-the-support-server" id="id-2.-where-can-i-join-the-support-server"></a>

You can join our support server by clicking [here](https://discord.gg/tridentbot) or visiting [trident.bot/support](https://tridentbot.xyz/support).

## <mark style="color:blue;">How do I apply to be support?</mark> <a href="#id-3.-how-do-i-apply-to-be-support" id="id-3.-how-do-i-apply-to-be-support"></a>

All of our support members are now hand picked by the core team.

## <mark style="color:blue;">How do I become a developer?</mark>

You can apply to be a developer using [this form](https://tridentbot.xyz/apply/developer).

## <mark style="color:blue;">How can I apply to be an affiliate?</mark> <a href="#id-4.-how-can-i-apply-to-be-an-affiliate" id="id-4.-how-can-i-apply-to-be-an-affiliate"></a>

You can apply to be an affiliate by clicking [here.](https://tridentbot.xyz/affiliate)

## <mark style="color:blue;">How can I report a bug?</mark> <a href="#id-5.-how-can-i-report-a-bug" id="id-5.-how-can-i-report-a-bug"></a>

You can report a bug by clicking [here](https://tridentbot.xyz/bug) or by using the link below.

{% embed url="<https://tridentbot.xyz/bug>" %}

## <mark style="color:blue;">Where can I view Trident's features?</mark> <a href="#id-6.-where-can-i-view-tridents-features" id="id-6.-where-can-i-view-tridents-features"></a>

You can view Trident's features by heading over to the [features page](https://docs.trident.bot/info/features).

## ​<mark style="color:blue;">Does Trident have text commands?</mark>

No, Trident does not currently have prefixed commands. We are a slash command only bot.

## <mark style="color:blue;">How do I configure Trident?</mark>

You can configure Trident using the dashboard.

## <mark style="color:blue;">What permissions does Trident need?</mark>

Trident by default is given the Administrator permission within your server. If you would like to change this, the main permissions that Trident needs includes:

Manage Roles, Ban Members, Manage Webhooks, Read Messages/View Channels, Send Messages, Manage Messages, Embed Links, Attach Files, Read Message History, and Use External Emojis.

If you would prefer to use reduced permissions, you can invite Trident using [this link](https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?scope=bot%20applications.commands\&client_id=1041159026324545566\&permissions=805694468).

## <mark style="color:blue;">What permissions do the different role types have?</mark>

**Staff Roles**\
These are the basic permissions for a user - they get access to the main tracking commands such as shifts and moderations.

**Admin Roles**\
Admins have access to mark as banned or revoke ban requests.

**Management Roles**\
Management receive permissions to use all management related commands such as /shift admin.

## <mark style="color:blue;">Is Trident open source?</mark>

No, Trident is not open source and is not planned to be.

## <mark style="color:blue;">What language is Trident coded in?</mark>

Trident is coded in Node.js, a type of JavaScript.

## <mark style="color:blue;">How can I contact Trident staff?</mark>

**Contacting staff for support.**\
Just join our [support server](https://tridentbot.xyz/support) and ask away.

**Privately contacting staff.**\
Most of us keep our DMs open, feel free to ask us anything.

**I have a legal concern.**\
All legal related requests should go to `legal@tridentbot.xyz`.

**I have a security concern.**\
Contact our core team via the email `security@tridentbot.xyz`.

## <mark style="color:blue;">How can I get my data deleted?</mark>

Feel free to open a support ticket in our [support server](https://tridentbot.xyz/support), our management team will be happy to remove all of your data from our systems.

## <mark style="color:blue;">How can I get my server ID?</mark>

First, you need to make sure that you have developer mode enabled in `User Settings` > `Advanced`.

Then, just right click (or hold down on mobile) on the server of your choosing and click "Copy Server ID".

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