{"id":2745,"date":"2022-04-06T09:19:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T09:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.integrately.com\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2023-07-07T07:08:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T07:08:33","slug":"how-to-use-discord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.integrately.com\/how-to-use-discord","title":{"rendered":"How to use Discord – an Informative Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discord is a platform that offers space to different communities around the internet. It was originally built for gamers to talk and chat with each other but later evolved into a varied community platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals from any location can join and create servers on discord to connect with each other. The app allows them to voice and video chat and even live-stream programs from their devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the period, Discord has become a popular platform for people. They can build communities of their own and communicate over topics, games and everything of their interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you will learn all about Discord, its Servers, Channels, Features, and everything needed to start using the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are Discord Servers<\/h2>\n

In Discord language, you create a \u2018Server\u2019<\/b> to build a community. Each server offers multiple channels.<\/p>\n

You may create a community of individuals divided into multiple channels. Like, you can have multiple channels of writers to talk about different genres and ideas. <\/p>\n

On the other hand, you can have a general chatting channel to discuss topics. And each channel can have its own rules and regulations.<\/p>\n

There are end numbers of Discord servers that you can join and start connecting.<\/p>\n

And there are higher possibilities of finding a server of your interest because there are so many already. Otherwise, you can create one and let others be a part.<\/p>\n

In fact, starting a Server is absolutely free. Even if you wish to join other servers and channels, you can do it without any fee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Join a Discord Server<\/h2>\n

Before you join a server, first you need to get started with Discord. <\/p>\n

Register yourself by signing up with your email address and user name. <\/p>\n

Once you land upon the Discord dashboard, follow these steps –<\/p>\n

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    On the left sidebar, check \u2018Explore Public Servers\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

    \"Explore<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click on the \u2018Category\u2019<\/b> of your choice<\/p>\n

    \"Select<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Now explore or search the Servers you want to join.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click on the Server you want to join, and you are good to go!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    How to Create a Discord Server<\/h2>\n
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      On the left sidebar, click \u2018Add a Server\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      \"Add<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Create your own server or choose a relatable template<\/p>\n

      \"relatable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Choose whether you want a server for you and your friends or a larger community<\/p>\n

      \"Community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Customize your server and click \u2018Create\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      \"Customize<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Great, Your server is ready to use!<\/p>\n

      Now, you can invite your friends or share server link to your social media accounts. Anyone interested will be able to join. <\/p>\n

      The Discord server will allow you to create \u2018Text Channels\u2019 <\/b>and \u2018Voice Channels\u2019<\/b>. In case you want the channels to be private, you can do so by enabling the \u2018Private\u2019<\/b> button.<\/p>\n

      \"Invite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      How to Create a Channel on Discord<\/h2>\n

      Once you successfully create a server, you will see two options on the left sidebar – Text Channels and Voice Channels.<\/p>\n

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        Click the \u2018+\u2019<\/b> sign to create a channel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Select from \u2018Text channel\u2019<\/b> and \u2018Voice Channel\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Name the Channel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Click create!<\/p>\n

        \"Create<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        How to Use Text and Voice Channels<\/h2>\n

        Using Text and Voice channels is easy. First, find out what both the channels offer so it gets simpler for you to understand. <\/p>\n

        Here are the key points –<\/p>\n