Best Discord Gaming Server Templates & How to Use Them

Discord server templates let you clone a complete channel and category structure instantly. Here's how to find and use the best gaming templates.

How to Apply a Discord Template

1. Get a template URL (format: discord.new/XXXXXXXXXX)
2. Open it in your browser
3. Select an existing server to apply it to, or create a new one
4. Review the channels and categories that will be created
5. Click Create — the structure is applied instantly

Note: Templates don't copy roles, bots, or members — only channels and categories.

Best Gaming Template Categories

General Gaming Server

Typical includes:

• Info, Welcome, General, Games (multiple categories), Voice, Staff sections
• 20-30 channels covering all major gaming activities

Single-Game Competitive Server

Typical includes:

• Rank-specific channels, LFG, strategy, coaching, tournaments section

Clan/Team Server

Typical includes:

• Roster channels, scrim scheduling, practice goals, VOD review, internal comms

Game Streaming Server

Typical includes:

• Stream announcements, clips, VODs, sub-only channels, community engagement

Where to Find Gaming Templates

• Discord's Template Discovery — Discord.com/template
• Community forums — Reddit's r/discordapp regularly shares templates
• Template websites — Sites like discordtemplates.me and discords.io
• Discords.ai — Check the wiki for regularly updated recommendations

After Applying a Template

1. Delete channels you don't need
2. Rename channels to match your community
3. Adjust channel order (drag to reorder)
4. Set up your roles (templates don't include these)
5. Add your bots and configure permissions
6. List your server on Discords.ai to start attracting members

Building Your Own Template

Once your server is set up perfectly:

1. Go to Server Settings → Server Template
2. Click Generate a Template
3. Share the URL with others or use it for future server restarts

Related: Gaming Discord Channel Structure · How to Set Up a Gaming Discord Server