Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out. Looking to create a new Discord server for the first time? How do you invite your friends to it? What even IS a text or voice channel in Discord? Follow along as we help you start up a new place to talk and play games with your friends. Discord provides services that help you connect with other Discord users and communities. Discord users communicate primarily via “servers,” which are digital spaces made up of different types of channels. Text channels allow users to interact via text-based messages, as well as images, GIFs, emoji, and other uploadable media. At Discord, we are committed to creating and maintaining a safe online environment and preventing harm. At Discord, we care deeply about our users' safety and well-being and understand the importance of healthy online communities for mental well-being. We do not allow the coordination or the graphic depiction of self-harm or of suicide. All the tools, resources, and guidance for staying safe on Discord. The App Directory lets you search, browse, and explore thousands of apps to customize your server! Some of the most popular multiplayer games have added the ability to directly link your Discord account to the game! Learn how to link your Discord account to some big-name titles and see what sorta perks it provides. Download Discord wherever you hang out Talk, play, and hang out with friends around the world over voice, video, or text. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and consoles. These community guidelines are developed to make sure everyone on Discord has a good time making great memories. We take your privacy seriously. Read and learn about Discord's privacy policy.