--- title: "Linking a Git repository to your bot" description: "Learn how to connect your GitHub repository to your bot's server so its files are updated automatically on every restart." url: "https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento/vinculando-um-repositorio-git-ao-seu-bot" type: "article" language: "en" category: "Discord BOT" published: "2025-04-20" translations: pt-BR: "https://redhosting.com.br/base-de-conhecimento/vinculando-um-repositorio-git-ao-seu-bot.md" en: "https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento/vinculando-um-repositorio-git-ao-seu-bot.md" es: "https://redhosting.com.br/es/base-de-conhecimento/vinculando-um-repositorio-git-ao-seu-bot.md" de: "https://redhosting.com.br/de/base-de-conhecimento/vinculando-um-repositorio-git-ao-seu-bot.md" --- # Linking a Git repository to your bot Learn how to connect your GitHub repository to your bot's server so its files are updated automatically on every restart. - RedHosting knowledge base guide — category: Discord BOT - HTML page: https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento/vinculando-um-repositorio-git-ao-seu-bot - Published on: 2025-04-20 · Language: en ## 1. What is the Git integration? The Git integration lets the panel automatically download your bot's files straight from GitHub every time the server starts. That way, you just **push** to the repository and restart the bot to apply updates. ## 2. Creating a Personal Access Token on GitHub For private repositories, GitHub requires token authentication. Follow the steps below: - Go to [github.com/settings/tokens](https://github.com/settings/tokens). - Click **Generate new token** and select the **Classic** option. ![Selecting Generate new token Classic on GitHub](https://redhosting.com.br/assets/images/git-photos/generate-token.png) - Give the token a name (e.g. `redhosting-bot`) and check the **repo** scope. ![Checking the repo scope on the token](https://redhosting.com.br/assets/images/git-photos/permissao-repo.png) - Click **Generate token** and **copy the generated token** — it's only shown once. ⚠️ **Warning**: Never share your token with anyone. It grants full access to your repositories. ## 3. Setting the variables in the panel In the RedHosting panel, open your bot server and go to the **Startup** tab. ![Startup tab in the panel](https://redhosting.com.br/assets/images/git-photos/inicializacao.png) Fill in the fields as follows: - **Git Repo Address**: your GitHub repository URL. Example: `https://github.com/youruser/your-bot.git` - **Install Branch**: the name of the branch you want to use. Example: `main` - **Auto Update**: enable this so the panel runs `git pull` automatically every time the server starts. - **User Uploaded Files**: keep this option **disabled**. If it's enabled, the Git update process is skipped. - **Git Username**: your GitHub username. Example: `youruser` - **Git Access Token**: paste the token generated in the previous step. - **Main File**: your bot's main file name. Example: `index.js` ![Variables filled in on the Startup tab](https://redhosting.com.br/assets/images/git-photos/variaveis-discord.png) ## 4. Installing the server for the first time After filling in all fields, you need to reinstall the server so the panel clones the repository from scratch. Go to **Settings** in the server's sidebar. ![Sidebar - Settings](https://redhosting.com.br/assets/images/git-photos/configuracoes.png) - Click **Reinstall Server** and confirm. - Wait for it to finish. The panel will clone all the files from your repository automatically. ![Reinstall Server button](https://redhosting.com.br/assets/images/git-photos/reinstalar-servidor.png) ℹ️ **Tip**: By default, reinstalling doesn't delete existing files. If you want to start from scratch, also check **Wipe Server** before confirming. ## 5. Updating the bot via Git With everything set up, the update flow is simple: - Make your code changes and send them to GitHub with `git push`. - In the panel, **restart the bot's server**. - The panel will run `git pull` automatically and start the bot with the updated files. ![Restart server button](https://redhosting.com.br/assets/images/git-photos/reiniciar-servidor.png) ℹ️ Done! Your bot now stays up to date with your repository's code. If you need help, contact our support. ## Frequently asked questions **Do I need a GitHub token for a public repository?** No. The token is only required for private repositories. **Does the bot update by itself when I push?** The files are downloaded on every startup. After pushing, restart the bot's server to apply the update. **Are my local files deleted during sync?** Tracked files are replaced by the ones in the repository. Keep sensitive settings in environment variables, outside Git. ## Navigation — Discord BOT (article 2 of 3) - Previous article: [How to host a bot on RedHosting](https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento/como-hospedar-um-bot-na-redhosting.md) — https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento/como-hospedar-um-bot-na-redhosting - Next article: [Changing your bot's language](https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento/alterando-a-linguagem-do-bot.md) — https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento/alterando-a-linguagem-do-bot - Back to the knowledge base: https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento --- Need help with these steps? RedHosting's 24/7 support: suporte@redhosting.com.br · WhatsApp +55 11 98833-3902 · https://redhosting.com.br/discord More guides: https://redhosting.com.br/en/base-de-conhecimento.md