Discord permissions calculator
Discord Administrator permission
The Administrator permission is bit 0x8 (integer 8) of Discord's permissions bitfield. It gives a member or bot every permission and ignores channel permission overwrites.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Hex | 0x8 |
| Integer | 8 |
| Discord API name | ADMINISTRATOR |
| discord.js / discord-api-types | PermissionFlagsBits.Administrator |
| Applies to | Server-wide |
| Needs owner's 2FA | Yes |
What Administrator allows
- Everything every other permission allows, in every channel.
- Channel overwrites never apply to them, so a channel that denies View Channel or Send Messages does not stop them.
Things to know
- The server owner already has every permission, whether or not they hold this flag.
- On servers with server-wide 2FA enabled, the owner's account must use two-factor authentication before this permission works.
- Most bots need a much narrower set. The calculator's Basic bot, Moderation bot and Music bot presets show common ones.
- Give it only to a role or bot you would trust with the whole server, including deleting channels and banning members.
Bot invite link with only this permission
Replace the client ID with your application's ID from the Discord developer portal. To request more than one permission, add their integers together, or tick them in the permissions calculator.
https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=123456789012345678&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands
Questions
- What is Discord permission integer 8?
- Administrator is the 0x8 bit, so 8 is the permissions integer for Administrator on its own. In a bot invite link, permissions=8 asks for Administrator.
- Does Administrator override channel permissions?
- Yes. Discord skips channel overwrites for a member whose base permissions include Administrator, so a channel cannot restrict them.
- Should my bot have Administrator?
- Usually not. Give a bot the specific permissions its commands need, so a bug or a leaked token can do less damage.
- What is the integer value of Administrator?
- Administrator is bit 0x8, so its permissions integer is 8 when it is the only permission selected. To combine permissions, add their integers together (or OR their bits).
- Does Administrator need two-factor authentication?
- On servers with server-wide 2FA enabled, the owner's account must use two-factor authentication before this permission works.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-14 against the Discord developer docs on permissions. More free tools: all Discord tools