How to Make a Discord Server in 2026
How to Make a Discord Server in 2026
Creating a Discord server is free and takes only a few minutes. You can create one for friends, gaming, a community, a project or almost any type of group.
Create a Discord Server
Open Discord and find the + button in your server list.
Select Create My Own or choose a server template. Discord also lets you choose whether the server is mainly for friends or for a larger community.
Choose a server name, add an icon if you want, and click Create.
Your Discord server is now ready.
Add Channels
Channels help keep your server organized.
A simple server can start with:
- #welcome
- #rules
- #general
- #announcements
- #media
- #support
You can also add voice channels for gaming, conversations or community events.
Add Roles
Roles help organize members and control permissions.
Common roles include:
- Administrator
- Moderator
- Member
- Bots
- VIP
Only give important permissions to members who actually need them.
Invite Members
Once your server is ready, create an invite link and share it with your friends or community.
If you are building a public server, you can also share your Discord invite on your website and social media.
Add a Discord Bot
A Discord bot can automate many tasks and make server management easier.
Wody combines moderation, tickets, giveaways, levels, welcome tools, reaction roles, automod, custom commands and other modules in one bot.
Keep It Simple
You do not need dozens of channels or complicated systems when starting a Discord server.
Start with the basics, invite your first members and improve the server as your community grows.