Discord Permissions Calculator

A Discord permission integer is a numeric value that represents one or more permissions. Discord combines selected permissions into a single number called a bitfield, which is used throughout the API and OAuth bot invites.

Each Discord permission has a unique value. When multiple permissions are selected, Discord combines them into a single integer that can be stored, transmitted, and interpreted by Discord applications.

The Administrator permission has a value of 8. Bots or roles with Administrator bypass all channel permission checks and effectively have full access within the server.

Discord bot invite links include a permissions parameter. This tool helps you generate the correct permission integer to use when creating OAuth2 bot invite URLs.

In most cases, no. It's recommended to request only the permissions your bot actually needs. This follows Discord's principle of least privilege and improves security for server owners.

Discord stores permissions as bitfields, where each permission occupies a specific bit position. Combining permissions creates a single integer that Discord can efficiently process.

Discord continues to add new permissions over time. Since each permission occupies its own bit, modern permission integers can become very large, often exceeding standard 32-bit integer limits.

Yes. Discord uses the same permission system for both bot invites and server roles. This calculator can be used to understand permissions in either context.