How to Join or Leave a Discord Server

Discord is a popular platform for online communication, especially for gamers, hobbyists, and communities. You can use Discord to chat with your friends, join voice or video calls, and participate in various servers that share your interests. In this guide, we explain how to join or leave a Discord server and the benefits and drawbacks of doing so.

Joining a Discord server

To join a Discord server, you need to have an invitation link from someone who is already a member of that server. You can also browse public servers on Discord's website or app, and join them by clicking on the “Join” button. Once you join a server, you will be able to see all the channels and messages in that server, and interact with other members.

Some servers may have rules or requirements for joining, such as verifying your email address, agreeing to a code of conduct, or completing a captcha. You should read and follow these rules before joining a server, as they are meant to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

Leaving a Discord server

To leave a Discord server, you need to right-click on the server icon on the left sidebar of the Discord app, and select “Leave Server” from the menu. You will be asked to confirm your decision, and then you will be removed from the server. You will no longer be able to see or access any of the channels or messages in that server, and you will lose any roles or permissions you had in that server.

You can also hide a server from your sidebar without leaving it, by muting it or collapsing it into a folder. This way, you can still access the server later if you want to, but it won't clutter your screen or notify you of new messages.

How to Join a Discord Server on a PC

1. Click the + button in the left sidebar
    
   
2. Click “Join a Server”
    
   
3. Enter the invite link and click “Join Server”
    
   
   
4. You are now a member of the Discord server
    
   
   

How to Join a Discord Server Without Invite Link on a PC

One of the easiest ways to find Discord servers is to use the built-in server discovery feature called Discord Server Search. This feature lets you browse through different categories of servers, such as gaming, music, education, anime, etc and join the servers from there. You can also search for servers by name or keyword, or filter them by language, region, or tags.

Another and often better way to discover new servers is to use external websites or apps that list and rank Discord servers. These are third-party platforms that allow server owners to promote their servers and users to browse and join them.

1. Click the + button in the left sidebar
    
   
2. Click “Join a Server”
    
   
3. Click “Don´t have an invite?”
    
   
   
4. Use “Discord Server Search” to find a Discord server to join
    
   
   
5. Click on a Discord server in the search results
    
   

How to Join a Discord Server on Discord Mobile iOS/Android

1. Tap the menu button in the Discord app
    
   
   
2. Tap “Join a friend on Discord”
    
   
   
3. Enter the Discord server invite link and tap “Join”
    
   
   
4. Tap “Accept Invite”
    
   
   
5. You now are a member of the Discord server
    
   
   

How to Leave a Discord Server on a PC

1. Select the Discord server and click the menu button next to the Discord server name
    
   
   
2. Click “Leave Server”
    
   
   

How to Leave a Discord Server on Discord Mobile iOS/Android

1. Select the Discord server and tap the three dots next to the Discord server name
    
   
   
2. Tap “Leave Server”
    
   
   
3. Confirm with another tap on “Leave Server”
    
   

How to Find Discord Servers to Join

Finding Discord servers can be a fun and rewarding experience, as you can discover new communities and make new friends online. In our other guide, we show you how to use Discord Server Search efficiently and which are the best external websites or apps that list and rank Discord servers.
 

Extra: How to Change Your Name or Nickname on Discord

If you are new to Discord, you might wonder what the difference is between a Discord username and a Discord nickname. In our other guide, we will explain the main features and functions of both, and how you can customize them to suit your preferences.
 

Extra: How to Make a Discord Server

One of the features that makes Discord stand out is the ability to create and join Discord servers, which are essentially groups of channels where people can chat, voice call, stream, and share media. In our other guide, we will explain what Discord servers are, how to create and join Discord servers, and some tips for managing and moderating them.