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Fixing common Discord welcome and goodbye problems

Use /test welcome to reproduce any problem instantly. Here is what the common ones mean.

Common issues

If you see thisWhat to do
No welcome or goodbye message appearsCheck the channel is set and the feature is enabled, and that the bot has View Channel, Send Messages and Embed Links there. Run /test welcome to confirm.
The message sends but the image does notThe bot needs Attach Files in that channel, and your canvas background must be a valid image URL.
Autorole is not applied to new membersThe bot needs Manage Roles and its role above the role being assigned.
Welcome DMs are not arrivingMembers with DMs closed cannot be messaged. That is a Discord privacy setting, not a bug.
Tip. Still stuck? Read how Discord permissions and role order work.
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