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# Create a Role

> Create a new role in the server.

The **Create a Role** block lives in the **Roles** palette category. Create a new role in the server.

## What it does

Create a new role in the server.

## Configuration

Open the block in the builder sidebar to configure these fields.

### `role_name`

**Type:** `string`. Required.

Display name for the new role.

### `color`

**Type:** `string`.

Hex color such as `#5865F2`.

### `hoist`

**Type:** `boolean`.

When on, members with this role appear in a separate section in the member list.

### `mentionable`

**Type:** `boolean`.

When on, anyone can @mention this role.

### `save_role_id_var`

**Type:** `string`.

Optional flow variable name. Stores the new role id as `{vars.name}` for later blocks.

## See also

* [Roles](/builder/action-blocks/roles) — Browse all blocks in the Roles category.