Get your bot ready before you upload

1. Test the bot on your own computer first and make sure it starts without errors.
2. Never put your bot token in the code. Read it from an environment variable and add it in the bot settings on Hartwell.
3. List every dependency in package.json (Node.js), requirements.txt (Python) or the equivalent for your language.
4. Know your start file, such as index.js or main.py. You enter it as the Startup File when you create the bot.
5. Save data you need to keep in files or a database. Files inside the bot folder stay between restarts, but treat memory as temporary.
6. Then follow Deploy your first bot.

Never share your password, a bot token, a private key or card details with anyone, including Hartwell staff.

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