Discord is a great platform to communicate and build a community of people with similar interests. You can join different servers and chat rooms to interact and share your thoughts. However, sometimes you might want to leave a server you’ve created or joined for a variety of reasons. If you’re in that position, this article will show you how to exit a Discord server quickly and efficiently.
It doesn’t matter if you created a server or participate in another. It’s pretty easy to get removed from any server on Discord. Let’s start by leaving a server you’ve created.
How to leave a discord server you created
Creating a Discord server might be easy, but building the user base is a task. There are several reasons to leave the server you created. One of the most common reasons is that you are simply losing interest in the topic or community the server is based on, or you might want to take a break. For any reason, follow the methods below to get rid of it.
1. Delete a Discord server that you have created
The steps are pretty similar on Windows and Mac. However, we will demonstrate this on Windows. You can also read our detailed guide to understand how to delete a discord server.
Step 1: Launch Discord on your Windows or Mac and navigate to the server you created and want to delete.
Step 2: Click on the chevron icon (arrow) next to the server name.
Step 3: Go to Server Settings from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Scroll down and click on Delete server option.
Step 5: Enter the server name in the pop-up of the confirmation window and click the Delete Server button.
Here we go. You have successfully deleted the Discord server and it is no longer there either. The users who were part of the server would also lose access, and the server would not appear on their Discord dashboard.
If you don’t want to delete the server but want to leave and keep the community alive, go to the next method.
2. Leave your Discord server
When you create a Discord server, you become the super admin/owner of the server, which means you have all rights to manage the server on your terms.
If you wish to leave the community, you can either delete the community directly (as described in the method above) or transfer ownership of the Discord server and remove yourself to keep the community alive. Here’s how to do it.
Transfer ownership of Discord server on desktop
The steps are the same for Mac and Windows. For the demonstration we go with Windows. Follow the steps listed below.
Step 1: Launch Discord on your Windows or Mac and navigate to the server you created and want to delete.
Step 2: Click on the chevron icon (arrow) next to the server name.
Step 3: Go to Server Settings from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Under User Management, click Members.
On the Server Members screen, find the user you want to transfer your server ownership to.
Step 5: Hover over the name and click on the three dots icon next to it.
Step 6: Select Transfer Ownership from the context menu.
Note: Think twice before transferring ownership as it is only possible to regain ownership if the other user transfers it back to you.
That’s it. You transferred ownership of the server to the other member without any problems. It is very important to note that you cannot transfer ownership to bots or wildcard accounts.
If you don’t have access to a desktop and want to run the same on a mobile device, read on.
Transfer ownership of the Discord server on an Android or iOS device
The steps to transfer ownership of Discord server on Android and iOS are the same. However, we will demonstrate this on Android. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open Discord on your Android or iOS device and navigate to the server you want to transfer ownership of.
Step 2: Tap on the three dots icon next to the server name.
Step 3: Tap Settings on the bottom page. This will launch the server settings.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap Members under User Management.
Step 5: Select the member you want to transfer your Discord server to.
Step 6: On the next screen, tap on Transfer Ownership option.
Step 7: On the bottom sheet, check the confirmation box and tap Transfer.
Here we go. You have successfully transferred ownership of your Discord server. This was the case when you ran the show, meaning you owned the Discord server. Are you on a Discord server that you want to leave? Jump to the next method.
How to leave a Discord server on Windows or Mac
Unlike the steps mentioned in the case of your server, the steps to leave a Discord server are pretty easy to follow. In addition, the steps are the same for Windows and Mac.
Step 1: Launch Discord on your Windows or Mac and navigate to the server you want to leave.
Step 2: Click on the chevron icon (arrow) next to the server name.
Step 3: Select Leave Server from the drop-down menu.
Here we go. You have left the Discord server, which means you can no longer read or write messages on the server. Also, the server no longer shows up in the Discord sidebar.
If you don’t have access to your PC but still want to leave the server, move on to the next method.
How to leave a Discord server on mobile (Android or iOS)
Step 1: Open the Discord app on your Android or iOS device.
Step 2: In the list of servers, navigate to the server that you want to leave.
Step 3: Tap on the three dots icon next to the server name.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap on the red Leave Server option.
Step 5: On the Leave Server popup, tap Yes to confirm.
There you have it. You have successfully left the selected Discord server. However, if you have any questions, read the FAQ section below.
FAQs on leaving a Discord server 1. Is there a way to leave a Discord server without anyone knowing?
Yes, you can leave a Discord server without anyone noticing unless the server has a bot announcing the leaving. This is not a standard feature. However, if someone checks the member list and finds that you’re no longer into it, they won’t know you left.
2. Are your messages deleted if you leave a Discord server?
No, your messages will not be removed if you leave a Discord server. When you leave a server, your messages stay in the channels you posted them in. However, your messages will no longer be associated with your username, replacing your profile picture with the default Discord icon.
3. Is it possible to temporarily leave a Discord server?
No, you cannot temporarily leave a Discord server. However, you can mute notifications to avoid distractions. To do this, click on the server name > click the chevron icon next to the server name > select Notification Settings from the drop-down menu > toggle on “Mute”. [server name]. This will mute notifications from the server, but you will still remain a member.
Leave the Discord server
Whether you need to clean up your server list or are no longer interested in a particular community, knowing how to exit a Discord server will help simplify your Discord experience. You may also want to read how to clear Discord cache.
