# Welcome to InviteCount

## Introduction

[**InviteCount**](https://invite-count.xyz) is a powerful Discord bot that tracks invites, manages welcomer messages, runs giveaways, handles levelling, and much more — trusted by **10,000+** servers worldwide.

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InviteCount uses **slash commands** exclusively. The default prefix is `/`.
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## Quick Start

1. [**Invite InviteCount**](https://invite-count.xyz/invite) to your server.
2. Make sure the bot has the [required permissions](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/faq#what-are-the-required-permissions-for-invitecount).
3. InviteCount will immediately start tracking invites.
4. Use `/help` to see all available commands.
5. Configure your settings from the [Dashboard](https://invite-count.xyz/dashboard) or with slash commands.

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If InviteCount does not have the [necessary permissions](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/faq#what-are-the-required-permissions-for-invitecount), it will **not** track invites and will alert you when running `/invites`.
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## Features at a Glance

| Feature                                                                       | Description                                                           |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Invite Tracking**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/features/invite-tracking) | Accurate real-time invite tracking with inviter identification        |
| [**Welcomer**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/features/welcomer)               | Customizable join, leave, and join DM messages with rich variables    |
| [**Leaderboards**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/features/leaderboards)       | Rank your members by invites, messages, or other metrics              |
| [**Giveaways**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/commands/giveaways)             | Feature-rich giveaway system with role requirements and bonus entries |
| [**Levelling**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/features/levelling)             | Message-based XP and levelling system with customizable rank cards    |
| [**Verification**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/features/verification)       | Protect your server from raids with button or captcha verification    |
| :star2: [**Logging**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/features/logging)         | Track important events on your server                                 |
| :star2: [**Alert Invites**](https://docs.invite-count.xyz/features/alerts)    | Get notified when a member reaches an invite milestone                |

## Syntax Guide

Throughout this documentation:

| Symbol  | Meaning            |
| ------- | ------------------ |
| `<...>` | Required parameter |
| `[...]` | Optional parameter |
| :star2: | Premium feature    |

## Useful Links

* [**Dashboard**](https://invite-count.xyz/dashboard) — Manage your server settings
* [**Premium**](https://invite-count.xyz/premium) — Unlock advanced features
* [**Support Server**](https://invite-count.xyz/discord) — Get help from our team
* [**Vote for Us**](https://invite-count.xyz/vote) — Support InviteCount on top.gg