User Install vs Server Install
quotecord supports two installation modes. Choose the one that fits your needs, or use both for the complete experience.
User Install
Personal use across Discord
Install quotecord to your personal Discord account. Use it anywhere—including servers where the bot isn't installed, group DMs, and direct messages.
Best For
- Using quotes anywhere on Discord
- DMs and group chats
- Personal/individual use
Features
- Basic Quote Creation
- All 4 Templates
- All 19 Fonts
- Dark/Light Themes
- All Privacy Modes
- Font Gallery (/fonts)
- Default Avatar
- Multi-Message Quotes
- Server Avatar Selection
- Server Nicknames
- Delete Quote Button
Server Install
For communities & teams
Add quotecord to your server. All members can use it with full features, including server avatars, nicknames, and reliable multi-message quotes.
Best For
- Server communities
- Server avatars & nicknames
- Multi-message quotes
Features
- Basic Quote Creation
- All 4 Templates
- All 19 Fonts
- Dark/Light Themes
- All Privacy Modes
- Font Gallery (/fonts)
- Default Avatar
- Multi-Message Quotes
- Server Avatar Selection
- Server Nicknames
- Delete Quote Button
Feature Comparison
See exactly what's available in each installation mode
| Feature | User Install | Server Install |
|---|---|---|
Basic Quote Creation Works everywhere | ||
All 4 Templates Classic, Discord, Profile L/P | ||
All 19 Fonts Full font selection available | ||
Dark/Light Themes No restrictions | ||
Privacy Modes Public/Anonymous/Private/DM | ||
Font Gallery (/fonts) Works in all contexts | ||
Default Avatar Always uses global Discord avatar | ||
Server Avatar Selection Requires guild member access | ||
Multi-Message Quotes Needs Read Message History permission | ||
Server Nicknames Falls back to username | ||
Delete Quote Button Bot needs Manage Messages permission |
Why These Limitations?
User Install Mode = The bot is added to your personal Discord account, not the server. Discord restricts what user-installed apps can access:
| Limitation | Reason |
|---|---|
| No Server Avatars | Bot can't call guild.members.fetch() without server permissions |
| Multi-Message Unreliable | Bot needs "Read Message History" permission to fetch other messages in channel |
| No Server Nicknames | Can't access guild member data without server install |
| No Delete Button | Bot needs "Manage Messages" permission to delete generated quotes |
Some features require the bot to be installed on this server
You're using quotecord as a User Install, which works great for basic quotes! However, these features need a server admin to add the bot:
- Server avatar selection (your server-specific profile picture)
- Multi-message quotes (combining multiple messages)
- Server nickname display
- Delete quote button (remove generated quotes)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to get started?
Choose your installation method and start creating beautiful quotes.