What should I write in my Discord server description?
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Write one sentence that says who the server is for and what they do there, in plain words, under about 120 characters. The server description (set in Server Settings when Community is enabled) shows in places like invites and Discovery, so lead with the audience, not the server name.
| Niche | Description |
|---|---|
| Study | Daily silent study sessions and a homework forum for {exam} students. |
| Gaming | Find a squad for {game}: LFG, weekly game nights and tournaments. |
| Crypto | Official community for {project}. Announcements, support tickets and governance. |
| Coaching | Private client hub for {coach}'s {program}: check-ins, calls and resources. |
| SaaS | Get help with {product}, see releases and status, share what you build. |
| Creator | Hang out with {creator}'s community: live alerts, clips and watch parties. |
Formula
{What members do} + {for whom} + {one hook}. Avoid 'the best server ever'; specifics convert better.
Also fill in
- Channel topics for every channel
- Server Guide welcome message
- Your profile 'About me' if you're the creator
Quick answers
- Discord description template: where do I set it?
- Server Settings, in the Community or Discovery overview, once Community is enabled.
- How long can it be?
- Keep it around 120 characters so it isn't cut off; check the field's limit in Server Settings.
- Should I use emoji?
- One at most; the description should read cleanly in previews.
What to do next
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