From 8338f750e0a89d7f8a015fa82d44a901aa61b326 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: array-in-a-matrix Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:13:11 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] document login to discord with token --- docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md b/docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md index 065609b25..d67e78570 100644 --- a/docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md +++ b/docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md @@ -12,12 +12,19 @@ See the project's [documentation](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/discord/index.h ## Prerequisites -For using this bridge, you would need to authenticate by **scanning a QR code** with the Discord app on your phone **or** by using **discord account token**. +There are 2 ways to link the bridge to discord. + +### Method 1: Login using QR code + +For using this bridge, you would need to authenticate by **scanning a QR code** with the Discord app on your phone. You can delete the Discord app after the authentication process. -If this is a dealbreaker for you, consider using one of the other Discord bridges supported by the playbook: [mx-puppet-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md) or [matrix-appservice-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md). These come with their own complexity and limitations, however, so we recommend that you proceed with this one if possible. +If this is a dealbreaker for you, consider using the [second method](#method-2-login-using-discord-token) or one of the other Discord bridges supported by the playbook: [mx-puppet-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md) or [matrix-appservice-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md). These come with their own complexity and limitations, however, so we recommend that you proceed with this one if possible. + +### Method 2: Login using Discord token +To acquire the token, open Discord in a private browser window. Then open the developer settings (keybaord shortcut might be "ctrl+shift+i" or by pressing "F12"). Navigate to the "Network" tab then reload the page. In the URL filter or search bar type "/api" and find the response with the file name of "library". Under "Request Headers" you should find a variable called "Authorization", this is the token to your Discord account. ## Installing