Banner images must be hosted at a publicly accessible, direct-link URL. The URL must point directly to the image file (ending in
.png, .jpg, .gif, etc.) and must be accessible without authentication. Discord attachment URLs expire and are not suitable for banner images.Command Usage
[banner_type] with one of the banner type names listed below and [image_url] with your full, publicly accessible image URL.
Example:
Recommended Image Specifications
| Property | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1200 × 400 px |
| Format | PNG, JPG, or GIF |
| File size | Under 8 MB |
| Hosting | Imgur, your own CDN, or any direct-link image host |
Banner Types
1. SSU Banner
Setting:ssu_banner
2. Promotion Banner
Setting:promotion_banner
/promote embeds when a staff member is promoted. The banner frames the promotion announcement in your promotions channel. A polished banner here makes promotions feel like a real milestone.
3. Session Banner
Setting:session_banner
4. Suggestion Banner
Setting:suggestion_banner
5. Staff Feedback Banner
Setting:feedback_banner
6. Welcome Banner
Setting:welcome_banner
7. Announcement Banner
Setting:announcement_banner
Hosting Your Images
Do not use Discord attachment URLs (e.g.,
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/...) for banner images. These URLs expire and will cause your banners to display as broken images after a short period.- Imgur — Free, reliable direct-link image hosting. Upload your image and use the direct link ending in
.pngor.jpg. - Your own CDN — If your community maintains a website or CDN, hosting images there gives you the most control and reliability.
- GitHub raw content — Images committed to a public GitHub repository can be served via
raw.githubusercontent.comas a stable direct URL.
Banner Type Reference
| Banner Type | Setting Name | Where It Appears |
|---|---|---|
| SSU Banner | ssu_banner | SSU session post embeds |
| Promotion Banner | promotion_banner | /promote announcement embeds |
| Session Banner | session_banner | Session vote embeds |
| Suggestion Banner | suggestion_banner | Suggestion channel embeds |
| Staff Feedback Banner | feedback_banner | Staff feedback channel embeds |
| Welcome Banner | welcome_banner | New member welcome messages |
| Announcement Banner | announcement_banner | Scheduled announcement embeds |
Related Configuration
Session Vote Settings
Configure the session vote system that uses the Session Banner.
Suggestion Settings
Configure the suggestion system that uses the Suggestion Banner.
Feedback Settings
Configure the feedback system that uses the Staff Feedback Banner.
Channels
Assign the channels where each banner type’s embeds are posted.
