> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Nicknames

> Configure automated nickname prefixes for members on shift or on leave.

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## What are Nickname Prefixes?

Nickname prefixes allow Melonly to automatically update a member's Discord nickname based on their activity or status.\
This helps staff quickly identify who is on shift or on leave without manually checking logs or roles.

You can customize each prefix to match your server's style or formatting.

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## Available Nickname Prefixes

| Nickname | When it is applied                      |
| -------- | --------------------------------------- |
| On Shift | Prefix added while a member is on shift |
| On LOA   | Prefix added while a member is on leave |

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## Configuring Nicknames

In the Nicknames section, you can choose which prefix should be applied when a member starts a shift or goes on leave.

These prefixes are added automatically and removed when the member's status changes.

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## Required Discord Permissions

For Melonly to update nicknames correctly, the bot must have the proper Discord permissions.

| Requirement      | Description                                                                                 |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Manage Nicknames | Melonly must have the Manage Nicknames permission enabled.                                  |
| Role Positioning | The Melonly Bot's role must be placed **above** the members whose nicknames it will update. |

If these requirements are not met, Melonly will not be able to modify member nicknames.

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