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Step-by-step help for running a Discord server, from your first invite link to your first thousand members.
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How to grow a Discord server in 2026
A practical plan to get your first 100, then 1,000 members: pick a clear audience, set up the server so people stay, and get found in the right places.
8 min read
How to make a Discord invite link that never expires
Create a permanent Discord invite in under a minute, on desktop or mobile, and check that it still works.
3 min read
How to get a custom Discord invite link (vanity URL)
What a vanity URL is, how to unlock one with server boosts, how to set it, and what happens if you lose boost level 3.
4 min read
Discord timestamps: show times in everyone’s own time zone
How the <t:…> timestamp code works, all seven formats with examples, and how to make one in seconds.
4 min read
Discord text formatting: the complete markdown cheat sheet
Bold, italics, underline, spoilers, headers, lists, quotes, code blocks, masked links, and colored text, with the exact syntax for each.
5 min read
Discord roles and permissions explained
How role hierarchy, @everyone, and channel overrides decide what each member can do, plus a safe setup for new servers.
7 min read
How to lay out your Discord server channels
A proven channel layout for new and growing servers, when to add forum and voice channels, and how to name channels so people find their way.
5 min read
How to write Discord server rules people actually follow
What to include, how many rules to have, example wording, and how to enforce rules fairly with Discord’s built-in tools.
5 min read
How to set up Discord AutoMod
Turn on Discord’s built-in AutoMod to block spam, mention raids, and unwanted words, and choose the right action for each rule.
5 min read
How to enable Community and get into Server Discovery
What a Community server unlocks, the requirements to turn it on, and how to work toward Discord’s Server Discovery.
6 min read
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