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Welcome to Rankly! The platform where Discord server owners can promote their communities, earn credits through engagement, and compete for premium visibility.

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What is Rankly?

Rankly is the leading Discord server listing platform where:
  • 🎯 Server owners promote their communities and earn credits
  • 🗳️ Users discover new servers and vote for their favorites
  • 💰 Communities grow through engagement and rewards
  • ⭐ Everyone benefits from a thriving ecosystem

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Video Guide

Watch this comprehensive guide covering server setup through vote tracking:
This video walks you through:
  • Setting up your server listing
  • Configuring your profile and details
  • Enabling vote webhooks
Rankly is completely free to use. Server listing is open to all communities that meet our basic requirements.

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How It Works

1. List Your Server
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2. Users Vote for You
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3. Earn Credits
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4. Spend Credits on Features

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Adding Your Server

Get your server listed in just a few steps:
1

Navigate to Dashboard

Go to rankly.live and sign in with Discord
2

Add Your Server

Click “Add Server” from your dashboard
3

Grant Permissions

Select the server you want to list (you need Administrator or Manage Server permission)
4

Complete Information

Fill in your description, choose a category, add tags, and set up your server icon
5

Configure Features

Set up vote webhooks, customize your listing, and adjust settings
6

Submit & Launch

Submit your server for listing and start receiving votes

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Server Requirements

For optimal listing and to earn vote credits, meet these minimum requirements:
RequirementMinimumNotes
Server Age12 hoursNew servers can still list, but with limited visibility
Member Count250 membersRequired to earn credits from votes
Servers below these requirements will still appear in the directory! You’ll gain full credit earning once you meet them.

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Managing Your Server

Once listed, you have access to a powerful dashboard:

Update Listing

Modify description, tags, category, and branding anytime

View Analytics

Track votes, members, growth trends, and engagement metrics

Configure Webhooks

Set up vote notifications to reward voters automatically

Manage Credits

View balance, spend on features, or withdraw earnings

Featured Spots

Bid for premium homepage placement in weekly auctions

Auto-Bump

Subscribe to automatic listing bumps every 30 minutes

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Getting Votes

Votes are the lifeblood of Rankly. Here’s how to maximize them:

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Vote Frequency

  • Users can vote for your server once every 12 hours
  • Each vote earns your server 0.1 credits (if credits are awarded)
  • Votes from high-engagement users count more

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Maximization Strategies

Share your Rankly link with your community through:
  • Welcome messages and rules channel
  • Bot welcome embeds
  • Community announcements
  • Discord server discovery
Incentivize voting in your server:
  • Create a voter role
  • Grant special permissions
  • Give currency or points
  • Offer exclusive perks
  • Run voting contests
An active community votes more frequently:
  • Regular events and contests
  • Active moderation
  • Responsive owner presence
  • Welcoming atmosphere
  • Clear server purpose
Make your listing irresistible:
  • Clear, compelling description
  • Relevant categories and tags
  • Professional server icon
  • Active member count
  • Regular content updates

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Understanding Credits

Credits are Rankly’s platform currency earned through engagement:

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Credit Basics

  • Exchange Rate: 1,000 credits = $1.00 USD
  • Credit Types: Earned, Session, and Purchased
  • Earnings Source: Votes and community activity
  • Spending Options: Featured spots, auto-bump, bot premium, withdrawals
Credits can be earned for free through voting and engagement, or purchased for instant access to premium features.

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Dashboard Features

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Vote Analytics

  • Real-time vote tracking
  • Vote trends over time
  • Top voting periods
  • User engagement patterns

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Server Insights

  • Member growth tracking
  • Session quality metrics
  • Credit earnings breakdown
  • Revenue projections

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Configuration

  • Webhook setup and testing
  • Authorization header configuration
  • Category and tag management
  • Description and branding updates

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Transactions

  • Complete credit history
  • Spending record
  • Withdrawal requests
  • Transaction details

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Common Tasks

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Setting Up Vote Webhooks

const express = require('express');
const app = express();

app.use(express.json());

app.post('/webhook/votes', (req, res) => {
  const { userId, serverId, creditsAwarded } = req.body;

  if (creditsAwarded) {
    // Grant reward to user
    console.log(`User ${userId} voted for server ${serverId}`);
  }

  return res.status(200).json({ received: true });
});

app.listen(3000);
Read more: Server Vote Webhooks

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Earning More Credits

Focus on these areas:
  1. Vote Credits: Promote your Rankly page and encourage voting
  2. Session Credits: Keep members active with engaging content
  3. Purchased Credits: Invest in your server’s growth
Session credits are calculated daily at 4:00 AM UTC based on average session duration and unique user count.

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Spending Credits

You can spend credits on:
  • Featured Spots: Win weekly auctions for homepage placement
  • Auto-Bump: Keep your listing at the top (500 credits/week)
  • Bot Premium: Unlock partner bot features
  • Platform Support: Burn credits to support Rankly
Learn more: Credits System

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Best Practices

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Troubleshooting

Your server may be pending review or not meeting visibility requirements. Check that you have:
  • At least 12 hours of server age
  • Completed all required information
  • A valid server icon or description
  • No violations of Rankly policies
You need to meet minimum requirements:
  • Server must be at least 12 hours old
  • Must have at least 250 members
  • Votes must be from verified users
Session credits also require adequate engagement metrics.
Navigate to your dashboard’s transaction section and select “Withdraw.” You can only withdraw earned credits (from votes), not session or purchased credits.
Yes! Add as many servers as you like to your account. Just ensure you have the proper permissions in each.

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Next Steps

Explore Credits

Learn how to earn and spend credits strategically

Set Up Webhooks

Automate rewards for voters

Join Discord

Get help from the community

View Dashboard

Start managing your server
Need help? Join our support server or contact support@rankly.live