> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usekao.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Server Settings

> Configure access, notifications, presets, and bot behavior for a server.

## Overview

Server settings control how Kao behaves in a specific Discord server. Use them to adjust command access, notifications, community announcements, presets, and bot presentation.

## Open server settings

1. Go to **Servers**.
2. Select a server.
3. Open **Settings**.
4. Choose the tab you want to update.

## Bot settings

Bot settings can include:

* Bot nickname or presentation options
* Command access mode
* Roles allowed to use commands
* Import acknowledgement behavior

Some BYOB setups also show bot presence controls so you can choose the activity text Discord displays for that bot.

## Command access

Command access controls who can use Kao's Discord slash commands in the server.

| Mode        | Who can use commands                              |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Owner Only  | The bot owner                                     |
| Admins Only | Discord users with admin-level server permissions |
| Role Based  | Users with selected Discord roles                 |
| Whitelist   | Only selected users                               |
| Blacklist   | Everyone except selected users                    |

<Info>
  Dashboard access and Discord command access are related but not identical. Review shared server access if teammates also use the dashboard.
</Info>

## Staff notifications

Staff notifications send operational updates to a Discord channel.

Common categories include:

* Imports
* Rotations
* Syncs
* Warnings
* Changelog updates

Choose a channel, select the categories you want, and save.

## Community announcements

Community announcements share public-facing updates with your members, such as new emotes or refreshed rotations.

You can enable announcements for:

* Emote added
* Rotation refreshed
* Collection synced

If your plan includes white-label options, you may also be able to customize announcement name, avatar, accent color, and attribution.

## Presets

Presets let you save server settings and apply them again later.

Use presets when:

* You manage several similar servers.
* You want a known-good notification setup.
* You are testing changes and want an easy way back.

<Warning>
  Applying a preset can replace current server settings. Save the current setup first if you may need it again.
</Warning>

## Troubleshooting

| Problem                      | What to check                                                 |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Settings will not save       | Confirm you have access to manage this server in Kao          |
| Notifications do not appear  | Check the selected channel and bot message permissions        |
| Community announcements fail | Confirm the webhook still exists and the channel is available |
| Commands are blocked         | Review command access mode and selected roles                 |

## Next steps

<CardGrid>
  <Card title="Bot Commands" href="/guides/bot-commands">
    See available Discord commands.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multiple Bots" href="/guides/multiple-bots">
    Manage hosted, BYOB, and shared access.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Backups" href="/guides/backups">
    Create a restore point before big changes.
  </Card>
</CardGrid>