The old saying is that a picture speaks a thousand words. Although text chats are a great way to communicate, visual media such as images and stickers can help convey your emotions better.
Unlike other communication platforms, Discord allows its users to add and use new emojis in chats. Here's a complete guide on how to upload custom emojis to jazz up your conversations on Discord.
Adding Emojis to a Discord Server
Users with free accounts can only upload images as emojis, whereas, Discord Nitro users can add animated emojis. Users who don't have a Nitro account will only get 50 emoji slots free. You can't have more than 50 emojis in one session.
To upload an emoji to your server using Discord desktop/web:
1. Click on the small menu icon beside the server name to go to the Server settings. To continue, select Emoji from left sidebar. 2. discord-servers.co Select the image or GIF file using the file browser and Discord will automatically add the emoji. Discord uses the uploaded file name as the emoji name by default.
To add an emoji using the Discord smartphone app, go to the Server settings and tap on Emoji. Next, tap the Upload Emoji button and choose the media file to continue.
Discord will load the file and confirm if you want to upload it. You also get the option to crop the image here. To add the emojis to the server, tap Upload.
These are the requirements to upload an Emoji
1. The maximum image size should not exceed 256KB 2. Emoji names need to be at least 2 characters long 3. Emoji names can only contain alphanumeric characters or underscores. 4. For animated emojis, a Discord Nitro account is compulsory.
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Emojis Make It Easy to Express Your Emotions
Discord is an ideal team management platform for individuals and organizations alike. On Discord, you can set up roles, create new text and voice channels, add new emojis, and whatnot. While other communication apps offer similar features, Discord still stands the best amongst all in terms of communication.
Apart from emojis, Discord also allows users to create custom stickers for their servers. To add stickers on your server, you'll need a Nitro account.