How to Set Up Discord Community Mode

Discord Community mode unlocks powerful features for growing and managing your server. Here's how to enable it.

What Community Mode Unlocks

• Server Insights — Analytics dashboard with member growth data
• Discord Onboarding — Guided new member flow
• Stage Channels — One-to-many audio broadcasts
• Discord Discovery — Your server appears in Discord's discovery browser (if eligible)
• Welcome Screen — Custom welcome message before joining
• AutoMod — Built-in moderation rules
• Server Subscriptions — Monetisation feature

Requirements for Community Mode

• Server must be at least 10 minutes old
• You must have two factor authentication (2FA) enabled on your account
• The server must have a #rules or guidelines channel
• Must have a #community-updates or announcements channel

Enabling Community Mode

1. Go to Server Settings → Community
2. Click Get Started or Enable Community
3. Set up the required channels:

1. Enable the safety features Discord requires:

1. Click Finish Setup

After Enabling

• Configure Discord Onboarding (Server Settings → Onboarding)
• Set up Server Insights (available after 500 members)
• Review Safety Setup for additional recommendations
• Consider applying for Discord Discovery when eligible (100+ members, active, safe)

Discovery Requirements

• Minimum 200 members
• Active server (regular messages)
• No NSFW content
• Safe for all ages
• Complete safety checklist

With Community mode active, listing on Discords.ai makes you visible through multiple discovery channels simultaneously.

Related: Discord Onboarding Setup Guide · Discord Discovery Setup Guide