Discord glossary
Permission override
A channel-specific rule that allows or denies a permission for one role or member.
Overrides are applied in order: @everyone, then all role overrides together, then member-specific overrides. The last applicable step wins. They’re how you make private channels.
Related terms
- Permission
- A single ability, like Send Messages or Ban Members, that roles and overrides can allow or deny.
- Role
- A named set of permissions and a color that can be given to members.
- Category
- A folder that groups channels in the sidebar and can pass its permissions down to them.