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# How to Set Up Discord Sticky Messages

> Create a Discord sticky message with Scrump, keep rules or announcements at the bottom of a channel, and learn how to edit, list, or remove sticky messages.

Scrump is a Discord sticky message bot that keeps an important message visible at the bottom of a busy text channel. After members chat, Scrump posts a fresh copy of the sticky message and removes the previous copy, so rules, notices, links, and announcements do not disappear above the conversation.

<Note>Setting up Discord sticky messages requires **Manage Server** permission.</Note>

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## How to set up a Discord sticky message

<Steps>
  <Step title="Write the message you want to keep visible">
    Send a normal text message containing the rules, announcement, FAQ, event link, or other content you want to use as the sticky message. Markdown and Discord emojis are supported.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the Discord message link">
    Right-click the message, or tap and hold it on mobile, then select **Copy Message Link**. The source message must be in the same Discord server and must contain text written by a person rather than another bot.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the sticky message command">
    Use `/sticky-message add channel: message_url:`. Select the destination channel for the sticky post and paste the message link into `message_url:`.

    ```text theme={null}
    /sticky-message add channel: #rules-and-chat message_url: https://discord.com/channels/123/456/789
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the sticky message">
    Send a normal message in the destination channel. Scrump will refresh the sticky message after the channel becomes active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How Discord sticky messages work

A native Discord pinned message stays in the channel's pin list, but it does not remain at the bottom of the conversation. A sticky message bot solves that problem by reposting the selected content after new chat messages and deleting its older copy.

Scrump ignores bot messages and uses a short cooldown to avoid excessive reposting. Only the newest copy should remain in the channel. This makes Discord sticky messages useful for:

* Channel rules and posting requirements
* Support instructions and frequently asked questions
* Event schedules, applications, and important links
* Marketplace disclaimers or ticket guidance
* Reminders that should stay below the latest conversation

## Create a rich embed sticky message

Use `/sticky-message edit` to open the server dashboard editor. You can replace the plain sticky message with a Discord embed containing an author, linked title, description, timestamp, fields, and a full-size image. The editor includes a live Discord preview.

Free servers can use the default blue colour, a regular image, and up to two embed fields. Scrump Plus unlocks custom colours, a thumbnail, footer text with an optional icon, and up to 25 fields.

## Manage or remove sticky messages

Use `/sticky-message list` to see every channel with a configured sticky message.

Use `/sticky-message edit` to change sticky text, embed content, or styling from the dashboard.

Use `/sticky-message remove channel:` to stop the automatic sticky message in a channel.

```text theme={null}
/sticky-message remove channel: #rules-and-chat
```

Free servers can configure one sticky-message channel. Plus supports up to 25 sticky-message channels, while Pro has no configured channel limit.

## Discord sticky message troubleshooting

If the Discord sticky message is not posting, check the following:

* The source message link belongs to the same server.
* The source is a non-empty text message written by a member, not a bot.
* Scrump can view the source channel and read its message history.
* Scrump can send messages in the destination channel.
* The selected channel appears in `/sticky-message list`.
* A member, rather than a bot, has sent a new message to trigger the refresh.

## Discord sticky message FAQ

### How can I set up a sticky message in Discord?

Invite Scrump, send the text you want to keep visible, copy its Discord message link, and run `/sticky-message add channel: message_url:`. Scrump will automatically keep a fresh copy at the bottom of the selected channel.

### Can Discord pin a message to the bottom of a channel?

Discord's built-in pins do not stay at the bottom of chat. A Discord sticky message bot such as Scrump can repost a message after new activity, which creates the always-visible effect people often want from a bottom-pinned message.

### Can a Discord sticky message use an embed?

Yes. Run `/sticky-message edit` and use the web editor to create a rich embed sticky message with a title, description, fields, images, and other styling.

### How do I stop or delete a sticky message?

Run `/sticky-message remove channel:` and select the configured channel. Scrump stops refreshing the post and removes that channel from the sticky-message list.

## Related Discord guides

* [Ping new members when they join Discord](/features/automation/ping-on-join)
* [Set recurring Discord reminders](/features/reminders)
* [Run a Discord giveaway](/features/giveaways)