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Add and manage Discord roles on mobile or desktop
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Discord roles help you set permissions for individual members of a server. Whether you have a small or large server, roles can keep you organized and safe. Once you create a role, you can do many things, such as create special channels and delegate new users. Here's how to make roles in Discord using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer and how to troubleshoot Discord role issues.
Quick Steps
- Navigate to a server.
- Open Server Settings .
- Tap Roles .
- Tap Create Roles .
- Add a name and color.
- Tap Create .
- Select permissions.
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Section 1 of 4:
Creating Roles (Mobile)
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Tap the server name. This is at the top. If the server opens to a channel, tap the back arrow to show the sidebar.Advertisement
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Tap the cog icon. The server settings will open.
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Scroll down and tap Roles . You can find this underneath the User Management header.
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Tap Create Role . This is the blue button.
- If you have at least one existing role, tap the + icon in the top-right corner instead.
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Set a name and color. Use a name that accurately describes the role or tag you want.
- For example, if your server was created to share art, you may want to set a role as Digital or Traditional .
- To change the role color, tap the current color and choose from the selection. If you want more options, tap the eyedropper icon. Tap Select or Save when you're finished.
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Tap Create . This will create a new role.
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Select a permission. Discord will give you four starter tiers to choose from: Cosmetic, Member, Moderator, or Manager.
- Cosmetic : The role will show up on the user's profile and change their username color.
- Member : Previous permissions and users will be able to talk in channels, invite friends, and change their server nickname.
- Moderator : Previous permissions and will be able to delete any message, mute people in voice chat, kick/ban members, and timeout members.
- Manager : Previous permissions and will be able to create and delete channels, create and delete roles, add emoji and apps, and most admin actions.
- If you want more customization options or want to pick and choose select permissions, tap Skip this step
to edit it later.
- To edit role permissions later, return to the Roles page. Tap the role > Permissions > toggle on any permissions you want to add. Tap Save .
- Warning : Do not toggle on Administrator permissions unless you're positive you want to give user(s) all permissions you have. This includes server deletion.
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Assign members. You'll see a list of all current members of the server. Tap their username and select Finish to assign them the new role.
- If you don't want to assign anyone yet, tap Skip this step .
- To assign a role later, return to the Roles page. Tap the role > Members > Add members > select the member > Add .
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Delete roles (optional). If you decide you don't want a role anymore, you can easily delete it. Do the following:
- Open Server Settings .
- Tap Roles .
- Tap the role.
- Scroll down and tap Delete Role .
- Tap Remove .
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Section 2 of 4:
Creating Roles (Desktop)
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Navigate to a server. You can find your list of servers on the left side of the app.
- To create a role, you must be the admin of the server or have admin permissions.
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Click the server name. This is at the top. A drop-down menu will open.
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Click Server Settings . This is the third option.
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Click Roles . You can find this in the left panel, underneath Overview .
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Click Create Role . This is the blue button.
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Set a name and color. Use a name that accurately describes the role or tag you want.
- For example, if your server was created to share art, you may want to set a role as Digital or Traditional .
- To change the role color, click a new color from the selection. If you want more options, click the tile with a pencil and select a custom color.
- Optional : Toggle on Display role members separately from online members and/or Allow anyone to @mention this role .
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Click Permissions . This is the tab at the top.
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Toggle on server permissions. By default, all permissions will be set to the off position. To allow this role a permission, click the toggle to switch it to the on (green) position.
- Be sure to read each permission carefully; you don't want to give more permission than needed.
- Warning : Do not toggle on Administrator permissions unless you're positive you want to give user(s) all permissions you have. This includes server deletion.
- To edit role permissions later, return to the Roles page. Click the role > Permissions > toggle on any permissions you want to add.
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Click Manage Members . This is the tab at the top.
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Click Add Members and assign members. You'll see a list of all current members of the server. Click all users you want to assign, and then click Add .
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Delete roles (optional). If you decide you don't want a role anymore, you can easily delete it. Do the following:
- Open Server Settings .
- Click Roles .
- Click ••• next to the role.
- Click Delete twice.
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