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Quick Start

Welcome to HawkWatch! This guide will help you get the bot set up in your Discord server and start tracking your favorite Roblox games in just a few minutes.

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What is HawkWatch?

HawkWatch is a Discord bot that tracks Roblox game updates and alerts your server when changes happen — like new thumbnails, updated names, or description changes. Stay informed in real time about your favorite Roblox experiences!

Step 1: Add HawkWatch to Your Server

  1. Invite the bot: Use the official invite link
  2. Select your server from the dropdown
  3. Grant permissions
  4. Click “Authorize” to complete the setup

Step 2: Start Tracking a Game

Once HawkWatch is in your server, you can start tracking games with a simple command:

/watch game name:RIVALS

Visual Guide: Here’s what the setup process looks like:

Click to view step-by-step screenshots (click to expand)

Step 1: Type `/watch game` and start entering a game name - HawkWatch will suggest matches

HawkWatch command autocomplete showing game suggestions

Step 2: Review and confirm your tracking settings - you'll see exactly what HawkWatch will monitor

Confirmation dialog showing what will be tracked

Step 3: You'll get a confirmation that HawkWatch is now tracking your game

Success message after setting up game tracking

Or use the game’s ID if you know it:

/watch game name:17625359962

You can also specify where to send notifications:

/watch game name:RIVALS notify:#game-updates

Step 3: Get Updates!

See an Update! (click to expand)
HawkWatch change detected posting what has been updated.

Next Steps

Now that you have HawkWatch set up:

  1. Learn what triggers alerts: Read about what changes HawkWatch detects
  2. Understand permissions: Check the permissions guide
  3. Get help: Join our support community if you need assistance

Tips for Success

  • HawkWatch will automatically alert you if it needs permissions when setting up watching a game.
  • Use game IDs (numbers) for to watch any roblox game!
  • Remember the 1-hour cooldown when unwatching games