Adding an icon to your Discord server can help personalize and brand your community. Whether you want to use your own custom icon or choose from the available options, Discord makes it easy to customize the look and feel of your server.
Using a Custom Icon
If you have a specific image or logo you want to use as an icon, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Choose an image that you want to use as your server’s icon. Make sure it is in a supported file format such as JPG, PNG, or GIF.
- Step 2: Rename the image file to something simple and memorable.
For example, “server-icon.png”.
- Step 3: Open Discord and navigate to your server.
- Step 4: Click on the server name at the top left corner of the screen to open the drop-down menu.
- Step 5: Select “Server Settings” from the menu.
- Step 6: In the Server Settings menu, click on “Overview” in the left sidebar.
- Step 7: Under “Server Overview,” you will find the current server icon displayed. Click on it.
Your browser will open a file selection window. Use this window to locate and select your custom icon image file (e.g., “server-icon.png”).
Once selected, click “Open. “
Congratulations! You have successfully added a custom icon to your Discord server. The new icon will now be displayed next to your server name throughout Discord.
Using a Default Icon
If you prefer to use one of Discord’s default icons, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Open Discord and navigate to your server.
- Step 2: Click on the server name at the top left corner of the screen to open the drop-down menu.
- Step 3: Select “Server Settings” from the menu.
- Step 4: In the Server Settings menu, click on “Overview” in the left sidebar.
- Step 5: Under “Server Overview,” you will find the current server icon displayed.
A pop-up window will appear with a variety of default icons to choose from. Scroll through and select the icon that best suits your server’s theme or purpose.
Once selected, click “Save Changes. “
Your Discord server now has a new default icon! Enjoy the refreshed look and feel of your community.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues while adding an icon to your Discord server, here are a few things to check:
- File format: Ensure that your custom icon is in a supported file format (JPG, PNG, or GIF).
- File size: Make sure your icon file is within Discord’s size limits. The maximum file size for icons is typically several megabytes.
- Caching issues: If you’ve recently changed your server icon but still see the old one, try refreshing Discord or clearing your browser cache.
By following these simple steps, you can easily add a custom or default icon to your Discord server. Personalize and enhance your community’s visual identity to make it stand out!