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Set Up Your Server

In this section, you can learn how to create your first server and invite friends or classmates to join. Establish a private space for discussions, collaborations, or social gatherings by setting up your server.

Create Your New Server

To begin with, you need to decide on the server's template and purpose, then customize it according to your purpose and preferences. Here’s how you’ll set everything up:

  1. Click the green "+" on the left column.

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  1. In the pop-up window, you have several choices. Click "Create My Own" or select a pre-defined Discord template, "Gaming", "School Club", or "Study Group".

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  1. Choose the purpose of your server: for a small group of friends or a larger community. Skip this step if you are not sure for now.

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  1. Name your server and upload a characteristic photo, then complete the process by clicking “Create”.

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Create Channels: Voice or Text

After creating your own server, you need to create channels based on specific needs.

  1. Click the downward arrow downward.png next to your server name to open the dropdown menu.

  2. Click "Create Channel addCircle.png " in the dropdown menu to create channel.

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  1. Select the type of channel you wish to create: text or voice, and provide it with a suitable name.

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Note

Toggle the privacy settings if needed you want to create a private channel.

  1. Click "Create Channel" to finish.

Invite People to Your Server

After setup, you can expand your community by inviting your classmates and friends to join.

  1. Click the downward arrow downward.png to open the dropdown menu.

  2. Click "Invite People " in the dropdown menu to invite friends.

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  1. Choose your preferred method to send invites: click "Invite" for individual invites or click "Copy" to copy the link and share it via DM afterward.

Note

Inviting multiple people is typically more efficient with a link.

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Success

By following the steps above, you have created a fully functional server with your first members joining. Congratulations on creating your private digital space!

Conclusion

Good job! Your server is ready and members have joined. You can now chat and plan activities with your friends. Welcome to Discord's vibrant community! In this section, you learned how to:

  • Create a server tailored to your needs
  • Invite friends or classmates to join your server

You have taken the first step towards building your online community. Great work!

Next Section: Start Activities with Friends