Quick Start Guide

This guide will help you export your first channel using DiscordChatExporter.

Prerequisites

To use DiscordChatExporter, you need an Authentication Token and, if using the CLI, a Channel ID.

Automating user accounts violates Discord's Terms of Service. Use a Bot Token if possible, or proceed with a User Token at your own risk.

1. Get your Token

See the Token Guide for detailed instructions on obtaining your token.

2. Exporting with GUI

  1. Open DiscordChatExporter.exe (Windows) or the executable for your OS.
  2. Paste your Token into the top text box and press Enter.
  3. Wait for the channel list to load on the left.
  4. Select a channel (or multiple by holding Ctrl).
  5. Click the Download arrow icon at the bottom right.
  6. Choose your export format (e.g., HTML Dark) and click Export.

3. Exporting with CLI

  1. Open a terminal in the folder where you extracted the CLI.
  2. Run the following command:
# Syntax: ./DiscordChatExporter.Cli export -t TOKEN -c CHANNEL_ID

./DiscordChatExporter.Cli export -t "mfa.Ifrn..." -c 53555
  1. The export will be saved in the current directory as an HTML file by default.