Discord is currently one of the best communication platforms with lots of different features that make it superior compared to others. One such feature of this application is the server where users can connect with other like-minded people that share similar interests. Discord comes with two different servers which are public and private.
This blog will explain how to join a server in Discord through the following outline:
- What are Private Servers in Discord?
- How do I Join a Private Server in a Discord?
- Alternate Method of Joining a Private Discord Server
- What are Public Servers in Discord?
- How do I join a Public Server in Discord?
What are Private Servers in Discord?
Private servers are exclusive servers that require an invitation to join. They are often used by small communities or groups, such as gaming clans or groups of friends. Private servers can be password-protected or invite-only, meaning only users with an invitation link or a password can join the server.
How do I Join a Private Server in a Discord?
Users can join a private server by following the below steps.
Step 1: Request for the Server ID
It is very easy to join a private server as all it requires is to gain access to the Server ID that the user wants to join. Look for someone who is already a member of that server for example your friend or a server admin and request them to send the Server ID as shown below:
Step 2: Click on the on the Link or Join Button
Now, either click on the provided link or click on the “Join” button to join the server. If a user has successfully been added then they can find the server icon on the left side and start using it by clicking on its icon:
Alternate Method of Joining a Private Discord Server
If someone sends a Discord server link on a different platform such as WhatsApp or Facebook, then there is a different way to join that server as discussed below.
Step 1: Click on “Add a Server”
First, copy the Server ID and click on the “Add a Server” option available at the bottom of the Discord app:
Step 2: Click on “Join a Server”
This will open a new dialogue box where a user needs to select the “Join a Server” option available at the bottom:
Step 3: Join a Server
The last step is to paste the copied server link under “INVITE LINK” and click on the “Join Server” button at the bottom:
This will add the user to the server, and they can access it.
What are Public Servers in Discord?
Public servers are open to anyone and do not require an invitation to join. They are often used by larger communities, such as gaming servers or fan groups, where anyone can join and participate.
How do I join a Public Server in Discord?
A user can join the Public Discord Server by following the below steps.
Step 1: Click on “Explore Public Servers”
To join any public server, a user can open the Discord application and click on “Explore Public Servers” available at the bottom:
Step 2: Provide Server Name
Next, provide the name of the server that the user wants to join in the search bar as shown below:
For example, if a user wants to join the “midjourney” public server then write its name in the search bar and hit Enter to find it:
Step 3: Join the Server
To join the server, click on the “Join Midjourney” option available at the top, and in a similar way user can join other servers as well:
That’s all about joining a Discord server.
Conclusion
Discord application comes with two different servers which are private and public. To join a private server, the user will require a server ID that can be accessed by any user of that group. To join a public server, no server ID is required and a user can join it directly from the Discord app as discussed in the article. In this article, we have outlined a comprehensive guide on how to join a public or private server in Discord.
