Connect Ko-fi and Discord to unlock the power of automation
- No credit card required
- Free forever for core features
- 14-day trial for premium features and apps
Set up your first integration
Quickly connect Ko-fi to Discord with a Zapier template.
Our most popular template
How Zapier works
Zapier makes it easy to integrate Ko-fi with Discord - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Payment" from Ko-fi.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Role" in Discord.
You’re connected!
Zapier seamlessly connects Ko-fi and Discord, automating your workflow.
Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- Would you like to include donations?
- Would you like to include subscription payments?
- Would you like to include commission payments?
- Would you like to include shop items without a payment?
- Would you like to include shop items with a payment?
Try ItTriggerInstant- New User Added
Triggers when a new user joins the Discord Server.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Forum ChannelRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Channel typeRequired
- Member
Try ItTriggerPolling
- ChannelRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Channel typeRequired
- Emoji
- Limitation_notice
Try ItTriggerPolling- Forum Channel
- Ignore previously archived Posts?Required
Try ItTriggerPolling- Role Assigned to User
Triggers when a role is assigned to a user.
Try ItTriggerPolling
Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023
93%
Customers who say using Zapier has made them better at their job
25m
Customers have created over 25 million Zaps on the platform
6 mins
The average user takes less than 6 minutes to set up a Zap
Practical ways you can use Ko-fi and Discord
Notify your Discord community about Ko-fi donations
For every new payment received on your Ko-fi account, Zapier automatically sends a message to a specific Discord channel to notify your community. This keeps fans engaged and supporters appreciated, while streamlining communication.
Business Owner
Track Discord user joins in a Ko-fi log
When a new user joins your Discord server, Zapier logs this activity as an entry on Ko-fi to help IT teams coordinate growth analysis between platforms. This linkage ensures better tracking of user acquisition channels.
ITTrack financial contributions in Discord
Notify your project team in Discord when a new payment is received on Ko-fi. Zapier ensures contributors are acknowledged quickly, and helps maintain accurate payment tracking, improving communication and workflow transparency.
Project ManagementLearn how to automate Discord on the Zapier blog
Frequently Asked Questions about Ko-fi + Discord integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Ko-fi and Discord
How do I connect Ko-fi with Discord using Zapier?
To connect Ko-fi with Discord, you need to set up a Zap in Zapier. First, select Ko-fi as your trigger app and choose the event you'd like to trigger an action in Discord. Next, select Discord as the action app and specify what you want to happen in response to the trigger, like sending a channel message.
What types of triggers are available for Ko-fi in the integration?
In the integration with Discord, Ko-fi can trigger actions when events such as 'New Donation' or 'New Subscriber' occur. These events will initiate the actions you've configured in Discord.
Can I customize the messages sent to my Discord server from Ko-fi?
Yes, when setting up your Zap between Ko-fi and Discord, you can customize the content of the messages sent. You can include dynamic data from the donation or subscriber details.
Is it possible to attach files from Ko-fi into Discord channels automatically?
Currently, our integration allows you to send messages but attaching files directly from Ko-fi donations or interactions into Discord is not supported natively within Zapier's existing functionality.
What actions can be executed in Discord via this integration?
Through our integration with Zapier, actions such as sending a message to a specified channel or updating a user's role can be executed when triggered by an event on Ko-fi.
Do I need any special permissions on my Discord server for this integration?
Yes, you'll need admin permissions on your Discord server to authorize and configure our integration through Zapier. This ensures that messages can be sent or roles updated according to your setup.
How do I test my Ko-fi and Discord integration once it's set up?
After configuring your desired triggers and actions between Ko-fi and Discord on Zapier, perform a test transaction on Ko-fi. If setup correctly, you should see your configured action take place in your selected Discord channel almost immediately.
