1. OPEN YOUR TERMINAL IN THE PROJECT FOLDER

Make sure you are in the Aurora project directory.

Example: “cd C:\Bots\aurora”

2. RUN THE BOT

Type: “python main.py”

Depending on how your project is structured, the entry file may be different.
If yours uses something else, run that file instead. (this is why we make small changes)

Examples:

python bot.py
python run.py

3. WATCH THE TERMINAL OUTPUT

When Aurora starts, the terminal should show signs that it is loading.

You may see:

package startup messages
module loading
a “logged in as…” message
confirmation that slash commands synced

This is a good sign.

4. CHECK DISCORD

Open your Discord server and look for the bot.

If everything is working:

Aurora should appear online
slash commands may start working
automated features should begin running

If the bot is still offline:

check terminal for errors
verify your Discord token
confirm privileged intents are enabled
make sure the machine has internet access

5. TRY A TEST COMMAND

Once Aurora is online, test a basic command.

Example:

any simple built-in command your bot supports like /fish

This confirms:

the bot is online
slash commands work
Aurora can respond properly

6. DON’T PANIC IF IT FAILS THE FIRST TIME

Most first-launch issues are simple:

wrong token
missing package
typo in .env
incorrect file name
a module error

That doesn’t mean the bot is broken forever. It usually just means one setup step needs fixing.

Quick Recap - what did we do?

Launched the bot
Verified it connected to Discord
Tested basic functionality

Launch the Bot