How to Delete a Discord Server: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discord servers are great for building communities, chatting with friends, and playing games together. However, there may come a time when you need to delete a server you’ve created. Maybe it’s become inactive, or you’re simply moving on to other things. Whatever the reason, knowing how to properly delete a Discord server is important. This guide will walk you through the entire process, step by step.

Before You Delete: Important Considerations

Before you proceed with deleting your server, keep these points in mind:

• Irreversible Action: Deleting a server is permanent. Once it’s gone, all the channels, messages, members, and settings will be lost forever. There is no undo button.
• Transfer Ownership (Optional): If you wish to keep the server going but don’t want to manage it anymore, consider transferring ownership to another trusted member instead of deleting it.
• Inform Your Members: Let your server members know that you plan to delete the server beforehand. This gives them a heads-up and allows them to find other communities or save any important information.

Steps to Delete Your Discord Server

Here’s how to delete a Discord server on your desktop or web browser:

1. Launch Discord: Open the Discord application on your computer or go to the Discord website in your browser and log in to your account.
2. Select Your Server: In the left-hand sidebar, click on the icon of the server you wish to delete. This will bring you into that server.
3. Access Server Settings: Click on the server name in the top-left corner of the Discord interface. This will open a dropdown menu.
4. Navigate to Server Settings: In the dropdown menu, click on ‘Server Settings.’
5. Find the Delete Server Option: In the left-hand sidebar of the Server Settings page, scroll down to the bottom. You’ll find the ‘Delete Server’ option in red.
6. Click Delete Server: Click on ‘Delete Server’. A confirmation pop-up will appear.
7. Confirm Deletion: Discord will ask you to confirm the deletion by typing in your server name in the provided field. Carefully type the exact name of your server, and then click the ‘Delete Server’ button again.
8. Server Deleted: Your server is now permanently deleted!

Deleting a Discord Server on Mobile (iOS/Android)

The process on mobile is very similar:

1. Launch Discord App: Open the Discord app on your mobile device and log in to your account.
2. Select Your Server: Tap the server icon you wish to delete from the server list on the left side of the screen.
3. Open Server Menu: Tap the three dots (or three horizontal lines) next to the server’s name at the top of the screen to open the server menu.
4. Tap Settings: Select ‘Settings’ from the menu.
5. Find Delete Server Option: Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the settings menu and locate ‘Delete Server’ (in red).
6. Confirm Deletion: Tap ‘Delete Server’. A confirmation box will pop up asking you to type the exact name of your server to proceed.
7. Server Deleted: Type your server’s name and tap ‘Delete Server’ to confirm.

Troubleshooting

• ‘Delete Server’ Option Missing: If you don’t see the ‘Delete Server’ option, you may not be the server owner. Only the server owner has the permission to delete the server.
• Accidental Deletion: Once a server is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Be extra cautious when taking this action.

Final Thoughts

Deleting a Discord server is a permanent action that should be done with care. By following these steps, you can ensure the process is smooth and straightforward. Remember to consider all your options and inform your members before proceeding. If you have any doubts, review these steps again before making the final decision.