Welcome to our step-by-step guide on how to leave your own Discord server. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to leave a server but weren’t quite sure how to do it, you’re in the right place. Discord is a popular platform for gaming, communities, and socializing with friends, but it’s important to know how to leave a server when you no longer want to be a part of it.
Leaving a server on Discord may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite simple. Whether you’re leaving a server due to inactivity, drama, or just want to remove clutter from your Discord app, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to leave a server and give you some additional tips to consider before you do so.
By the end of this guide, you’ll be confident in your ability to leave any Discord server that no longer serves your needs. So, let’s get started and say goodbye to the servers you no longer need. Keep reading to learn more.
Step 1: Finding the Server Settings
If you’ve decided to leave your Discord server, the first thing you need to do is find the server settings. This is where you’ll find the option to leave the server. To find the server settings, open the Discord app and navigate to the server you want to leave. You can do this by clicking on the server icon in the left sidebar.
Once you’re on the server, you’ll see the name of the server at the top of the screen. Look for a small down arrow next to the server name and click on it. This will open up the server settings menu. Alternatively, you can right-click on the server name and select “Server Settings” from the context menu.
Now that you’re in the server settings menu, you’ll see a number of options on the left-hand side. Scroll down until you find the “Overview” option. Click on this to expand the menu and reveal more options.
Finally, scroll down until you see the “Leave Server” option. Click on this and confirm that you want to leave the server. Congratulations, you’ve successfully left your Discord server!
Option 1: Right-Clicking on the Server Icon
If you want to leave a Discord server, one way to do it is to right-click on the server icon. This will bring up a drop-down menu, and you can find the option to leave the server.
- First, locate the server icon on the left-hand side of your Discord screen.
- Next, right-click on the server icon to bring up the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down until you see the option to “Leave Server.” Click on this option.
- You will then be asked to confirm that you want to leave the server. Click “Leave Server” again to confirm.
- After you confirm your departure, you will no longer have access to the server.
Remember that leaving a server is a permanent action, and you will not be able to rejoin the server unless someone invites you back. Before leaving, make sure you have downloaded any important files or messages that you might need later.
Option 2: Accessing the Server Settings through the Server Menu
If you prefer to navigate Discord using menus, you can access the server settings through the server menu. To do this, first, select the server that you want to leave from the server list on the left-hand side of the screen. Then, hover your cursor over the server name and click the three horizontal dots that appear.
- From the dropdown menu, select “Server Settings.”
- Once you’re on the server settings screen, scroll down until you see the “Danger Zone” section.
- Click the “Leave Server” button.
- Confirm that you want to leave the server by clicking “Leave Server” again in the pop-up window.
- You will then be removed from the server.
As with the previous option, be sure to think carefully before leaving the server, especially if you have an important role or responsibility within the community. Once you leave, you won’t be able to access any of the server’s channels, messages, or content unless someone else invites you back in.
Option 3: Using the Server’s Server Settings URL
If you can’t access the server’s settings through either of the above methods, there’s still another option available. Every Discord server has its own unique Server Settings URL that allows you to directly access the server’s settings. To use this method:
- First, open your preferred web browser and go to discord.com.
- Next, log in to your account if you haven’t already.
- Once you’re logged in, click on the Settings gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
- In the menu that appears, select Appearance.
- Scroll down to the Advanced section and enable the Developer Mode option.
- Now, go back to the Discord server that you want to leave.
- Right-click on the server’s icon and select Copy ID.
- Paste the server’s ID at the end of the following URL: https://discord.com/channels/@me/
- The final URL should look something like this: https://discord.com/channels/@me/1234567890, with the numbers at the end representing the server’s unique ID.
- Press Enter to open the server’s settings directly.
Once you’ve accessed the server’s settings using this method, you can proceed with the next steps to leave the server.
Step 2: Leaving the Server
Once you have accessed the server settings, the next step is to leave the server. The process is straightforward and can be done in just a few clicks.
To leave the server, find the “Leave Server” button and click it. This button is usually located at the bottom of the server settings menu.
After clicking the “Leave Server” button, a prompt will appear asking you to confirm your departure. Click “Leave Server” again to confirm that you want to leave the server.
If you change your mind and decide you don’t want to leave the server after all, you can click “Cancel” on the confirmation prompt to remain in the server.
It’s important to note that once you leave a server, you will lose access to all of the channels and messages in that server. Therefore, it’s essential to make sure that leaving the server is what you really want to do.
Clicking on “Leave Server”
Once you have accessed the server settings, locate the “Leave Server” button. This button will be located at the bottom of the menu, and it will be highlighted in red. Click on this button to start the process of leaving the server.
Be sure to double-check your decision before clicking on “Leave Server.” Once you have left the server, you will lose access to all the channels, messages, and content that you had previously access to. If you are sure you want to leave the server, then click on the “Leave Server” button.
If you accidentally clicked on “Leave Server,” don’t panic! You can always rejoin the server later by following the steps outlined in Step 5 of this guide.
Remember, you can only leave a server if you are not the server owner. If you are the server owner, you will need to transfer ownership or delete the server entirely before leaving.
Once you have clicked on “Leave Server,” you will be removed from the server immediately, and you will no longer have access to any of the server’s channels, messages, or content.
Step 3: Confirming Your Departure
After clicking on “Leave Server,” a confirmation window will appear.
The window will ask if you’re sure you want to leave the server. Click on the “Leave Server” button to confirm your decision.
Once you’ve confirmed your departure, you’ll be removed from the server immediately.
If you change your mind after leaving, you’ll have to be re-invited to the server by a current member.
Reviewing the Server Information
After clicking on “Leave Server,” a pop-up message will appear to confirm that you want to leave the server. This message will display the server name, owner, and member count, so you can double-check that you are leaving the correct server.
If you have any second thoughts or want to keep track of the server for future reference, you can click on the “Cancel” button instead of “Leave Server.” This will keep you as a member of the server, and you can leave at a later time if you wish.
Once you are sure that you want to leave the server, click on “Leave Server” again to confirm your departure. After clicking, you will no longer be a member of the server and will no longer have access to its channels and content.
Clicking on “Leave Server” to Confirm
Once you have reviewed the server information, you can confirm that you want to leave the server by clicking on the “Leave Server” button at the bottom of the screen.
After clicking on the button, a pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm your departure.
If you are sure that you want to leave the server, click on the “Leave Server” button in the pop-up message.
Once you have clicked on the “Leave Server” button in the pop-up message, you will be removed from the server immediately.
Step 4: Additional Considerations
Think carefully before leaving a server: Consider the impact leaving a server may have on your connections and relationships with other users.
Re-joining a server: If you change your mind and want to re-join a server you left, you will need a new invite link from someone with permission to invite.
Removing server ownership: If you are the owner of a server, you cannot leave the server until you transfer ownership to another user.
Leaving multiple servers: Leaving multiple servers at once may have a significant impact on your Discord experience, as you will no longer have access to any of the channels or messages associated with those servers.
Consider alternative options: If you are unhappy with a specific server, consider talking to the server owner or moderators about any issues you are having before deciding to leave.
Removing the Server from Your Server List
If you want to remove the server from your server list entirely, you can do so by right-clicking on the server icon and selecting “Delete Server” from the drop-down menu. This will remove the server from your list of servers, and you will no longer receive notifications or be able to access the server.
Note that deleting a server does not delete your account on that server, nor does it delete any messages or files you may have shared on the server. If you want to permanently delete your account or messages, you will need to contact the server’s administrator.
Additionally, if you want to rejoin the server in the future, you will need to be re-invited by someone with the appropriate permissions on the server.
Step 5: Joining a New Discord Server
To join a new Discord server, click on the “Add Server” button located at the bottom of your server list. This will open a window where you can either create a new server or join an existing one by entering an invite link.
If you don’t have an invite link, you can search for servers that match your interests by clicking on the “Explore Public Servers” button. This will display a list of servers that you can browse and join.
Once you have joined a new server, you can access its channels and start chatting with other members. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the server rules and guidelines before posting to avoid any issues.
Remember, you can join multiple servers at once and easily switch between them using the server list. Just click on the server you want to switch to, and you’ll be taken directly to that server’s channels.
Browsing the Server Directory
Once you’re ready to join a new Discord server, you can browse the server directory to find one that interests you. To access the server directory, click on the “Add Server” button located on the left-hand side of your Discord dashboard. This will open the directory, which lists various servers by category, popularity, and language.
You can use the search bar at the top of the directory to search for servers that match specific keywords or phrases. You can also filter the server list based on categories, such as gaming, music, or education. Once you find a server that you’re interested in, you can click on it to learn more about it, including the number of members, server rules, and chat channels.