2 Easy Ways to Join a Public or Private Discord Server

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Were you invited to a Discord server and have no idea how to join? Discord is a free way to communicate with people in games and many gamers use it. Once you have your invitation link, joining a Discord server on your PC or Mac is super easy. This wikiHow will walk you through joining a Discord server using the Discord desktop app or through your web browser.

Method 1
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Using an Invite Link

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    You can join a Discord server instantly from an invite link. Obtain a link from emails, or in a game chat lobby. Once you have a link, copy it to your computer, phone, or tablet's clipboard.
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    Joining a Discord server is easy via the app or on the web. If you do not have the app, you can use Discord at https://discord.com .
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    Log in with your Discord account info. If you don't already have a Discord account, you'll be prompted to create one. Otherwise, log in when prompted.
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    You'll see the + at the bottom-left corner. This opens the Server menu.
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    This option is at the bottom of the menu. You'll see it just below "Have an invite already?"
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    You can paste the link by right-clicking the field and selecting Paste . Once you click Join Server , you'll join the server instantly.
    • If the server is full, you will be unable to join the server with an error message "This server is currently full. Please try again later."
    • If your username or IP address is banned, you will be unable to join the server with an error message "Unable to accept invite". On mobile, you will see the overlay message "The user is banned from this guild." The former also appears upon clicking an invite link for a server that you cannot join, such as those who temporarily disabled joining.
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Method 2
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Using Server Discovery

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    This is only available on desktop. Click on the compass icon underneath the "+" button. This will open server discovery.
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    Note that only servers that are public can be found via server discovery, and for servers to be eligible for discovery, they need to meet a specific set of criteria.
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    View the list of servers to join in search results, and click on one of the options listed to preview that server.
    • If your username or IP address is banned, you will be unable to preview the server. Discord may show spinning dots for several moments before disappearing.
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    This will immediately make you a member of that server.
    • If the server is full, you will be unable to join the server with an error message "This server is currently full. Please try again later."
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    If I am only given an ID, how do I join a server?
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    You can't. You need an invite link. You could visit discordbee.com if you are looking for discord servers.
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    Can only the creator of the server delete it? Will someone with the Administrator role be able to delete it?
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    Only the creator of the server will be able to delete it. The creator will have a crown icon next to their username if you open the "members" tab within the server.
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    Is there a fee in joining?
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    If you are being asked to pay money to join a public Discord group, then it is likely a scam. Joining a Discord group is 100 percent free. However, some groups are often restricted to members or VIPs on different supporting platforms like Patreon or YouTube.
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