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Bumping your server moves it to the top of the server list, increasing visibility and attracting new players. This is one of the most effective ways to grow your community.

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What is Bumping?

Bumping temporarily boosts your server’s position in the Rankly server list. When you bump:
  • Your server appears at the top of search results
  • New players discover your server first
  • You get increased traffic from platform visitors

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How to Bump

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Step 1: Authorize the Rankly Bot

First, authorize the Rankly bot to your Discord server using this link:

Authorize Rankly Bot
The Rankly bot requires no permissions and takes no bot slots. We only authorize chat commands, keeping your server lean and secure.

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Step 2: Use the /bump Command

Once authorized, simply type the command in any channel: 
/bump
Your server will be bumped immediately and moved to the top of the server list.

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Bump Frequency

You can bump your server every 30 minutes. There’s a 30-minute cooldown between bumps, so plan your bumping strategy accordingly.

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Auto-Bump Subscription

Don’t want to manually bump every 30 minutes? Enable auto-bump from your dashboard:

Cost

500 credits per week

Frequency

Every 30 minutes automatically

Duration

7 days, auto-renews

Bumps

~336 per week
Auto-bump keeps your server consistently visible without manual effort. Perfect for servers with steady credit earnings or those wanting guaranteed top placement.
Auto-bump is the most efficient way to maintain visibility. Learn more in the Spending Credits guide.

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Bumping Strategy

If bumping manually, set reminders every 30 minutes during peak hours. This gives you control over when visibility boosts happen.
Enable auto-bump if you have steady credit income. It bumps your server 336+ times per week without any manual effort, providing constant visibility.
Bump more frequently when you hit growth targets (100 new members, major feature launch, seasonal events) to capitalize on momentum.
Bump at times when your active players are online. This shows growth to existing members and attracts friends they might invite.

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FAQ

No. The Rankly bot requires no permissions - it only serves slash commands and doesn’t need access to your server.
No. The Rankly bot is registered as an app with chat commands only, so it doesn’t consume a bot slot in your server.
A bump places your server at the top immediately. The duration depends on how many other servers are bumped after yours, but you can bump again after the 30-minute cooldown.
There’s a 30-minute cooldown between bumps. After bumping, you must wait 30 minutes before bumping again.
If you have credits, auto-bump is more efficient. For 500 credits/week, your server bumps automatically every 30 minutes (~336 times/week) without manual effort.
Make sure the bot is authorized to your server using the authorization link. If you’ve just authorized it, try leaving and rejoining your server to refresh the command list.
Yes! Enable auto-bump from your dashboard to automate bumps every 30 minutes. This costs 500 credits/week and requires no manual effort. Alternatively, set reminders and bump manually with the /bump command.

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