How To Create And Set Up A Discord Server In 2022

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Discord continues to grow rapidly in 2021 because more and more people are learning how many different purposes the platform can serve. What was once a platform for little more than gaming has expanded to become the home for professional groups, team projects, sports fans, and family chats.



The popularity of Discord stems largely from its ease of use. All you need is a Discord account, a list of people or groups to invite, and some knowhow about the setup process. Here's how it works:



1. Use a template, or start from scratch. Make your Channels and Category 3. Complete Settings and Create Roles 4. Add your graphics 5. Invite Members Step 1: Use a template or start from scratch



If you log into Discord, you will see a plus sign button at the bottom left of your server list. This will open a pop-up window asking you to choose whether or not you want to start from scratch.



I recommend starting with one of Discord's preset templates, unless you have a perfectly clear idea of exactly what your server will look like.



Step 2: Make Your Channels and Categories



This might seem like the main part of creating your Discord server, but it's actually one of the easiest tasks you have. To create a new channel, press the plus button (+) next to the type of channel (text or voice) you want to create, enter a name for your channel, and choose whether you want it to be public or private - basically, if you want everyone to have access to the channel or only some members.



You can also arrange your channels into multiple categories. For example, if you have a server for artists collectives, you may need categories for Sharing and Learning, Critique, or Just For Fun. Your server will begin with categories for Text and Voice channels, but you can create additional categories by selecting the dropdown arrow next to your server name, clicking Create Category, and adding your information as you did for your channels.



For the time being, I recommend naming and categorizing your channels and adding a Channel Topic to each one. This is basically a description about the channel's purpose, how to use it, as well as what you can expect from it. Beyond these basic steps, you'll probably want to save specific permissions and server attributes for later, when you've set up overall Roles and permissions.



Step 3: Complete Settings and Create Roles



Now that you're familiar with the channels used by your server, it's time for you to understand how your server works. Click on the dropdown to the right side of your server's name, and select Server Settings.



You only need to be concerned about a few items for your basic server setup. I recommend starting with Overview, where you'll only need to adjust one or two things. The System Messages tab is the most important. You can set automatic messages to be sent to people who join the server or boost it. Check the top toggles and ensure that the System Messages Channel option is selected. I recommend a Welcome and Rules channel if you expect your server will experience high growth. This channel allows welcome messages to not interfere with chats.



Next, move on to the Roles tab. How do you want responsibilities and permissions to be divided among your server's members? Different permissions can be assigned to each role. Although you may not be able to fully understand the structure of your server, I recommend creating a Moderator role that has its own color, the ability to change member nicknames and ban or timeout other members, as well as the ability to make official posts and pins.



The Moderation tab has the last settings I recommend that you pay attention. This tab allows you to set the server's overall verification level. I recommend keeping it at a minimum of Low or Medium verification to avoid unwanted raids, troll accounts, and other undesirable behavior. You can also adjust your explicit filter just below verification. It's your choice, but if you have multiple people on your server, and don't have reliable moderation or bots, I recommend the middle option.



Step 4: Add your graphics



Once you have the basics set up, it's time for your new server to get some personality. The server icon is an important part of your server's identity. It can be found in the left-hand sidebar of users' servers. Kapwing is a great tool to create, edit, and then download your server icon. It should be a 512x512 circle or square. You can upload images to the Kapwing Studio from any browser.



To add your server icon, go back to the Overview tab in your Server Settings menu and click on the server icon placeholder near the top. You can find the Kapwing image and upload it to your Discord server immediately.



You can add any other graphics to your server, regardless of its emojis. Your server doesn't have to have its emojis. Discord servers However, it is a good idea to add a few to give your servers an identity. These emojis may be transparent PNGs (or your standard JPG) and should be 128x128 pixels. Kapwing is also recommended for these. Larger images will not be usable, and most basic photo editors won’t allow you to reduce the image size or remove its background to create transparent PNGs.



Follow this article on creating custom Discord emojis to design and download your own.



Step 5 - Invite Members



Once your Discord server grows, it's ready to send out your invites. Select the dropdown arrow next to your server name and click Invite People. This will create an invite link unique to your server that you can send out to people.



To add some flair to your server invites, you can add an 960x540 banner to your server invites, if you upgrade your account to Nitro. Although it takes more boosts, you can add a large banner image to your server when you reach Level 2. However, this is not recommended for servers that are just starting.