# Setting up a starboard

The <mark style="color:purple;">**`/starboard setup`**</mark> command lets you customize how your server handles starred messages when members upvote them. Here's a breakdown of the key settings you can adjust:

<figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/OkftL6y.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>setting up the starboard for your server</p></figcaption></figure>

1. &#x20;<mark style="color:purple;">**Icon**</mark>**:** Choose the reaction emoji that triggers starboard reactions. This emoji will serve as a signal for members to express their appreciation for a message.
2. &#x20;<mark style="color:purple;">**Channel**</mark>**:** Set the starboard reactions channel where upvoted messages will be posted. This is the designated place where the starred messages will be showcased.
3. &#x20;<mark style="color:purple;">**Star-bots**</mark>**:** Decide whether bot messages can be voted on the starboard. This setting gives you control over whether automated messages from bots can gain recognition on the starboard.
4. &#x20;<mark style="color:purple;">**Star-count**</mark>**:** Specify the number of stars required for a message to be eligible for posting in the starboard channel. This threshold ensures that only messages with a certain level of popularity make it to the starboard.
5. &#x20;<mark style="color:purple;">**Star-remove**</mark>**:** Determine the number of stars required to down-vote or remove a message from the starboard channel. This feature allows the community to collectively decide when a message no longer deserves its starboard status.
6. &#x20;<mark style="color:purple;">**Self-star**</mark>**:** Choose whether to allow or ignore messages where a member reacts to their own message. This setting enables you to control whether self-appreciation can contribute to a message's star count.

After setting up your preferences on the starboard, you'll receive a confirmation.

<figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/XZzz18b.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>The starboard has been successfully set up in your server!</p></figcaption></figure>

With just a few adjustments to these settings, you can customize your starboard to perfectly fit your server's individual requirements. Wishing you a wonderful time starboarding!


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