Discord Profile Customization: Make Your Profile Stand Out

Your Discord profile is your identity in every server. Here's how to make it memorable.

Basic Profile Elements

Username and Display Name:

• Your unique username (all-lowercase, used for @mentions)
• Your display name (shown in servers — can be different from username)
• Per-server nicknames set by you or mods

Avatar:

• Upload any image as your avatar
• Animated GIF avatars require Nitro
• 128×128 minimum; higher is better

About Me

Add a bio visible on your profile:

1. User Settings → Profiles → About Me
2. Up to 190 characters
3. Supports some markdown formatting and emoji

Good About Me ideas:

• What you do / your interests
• Your timezone (helpful for gaming communities)
• Your role in communities you're part of
• A link to your website or social

Profile Banner (Nitro)

With Nitro, add a banner image that appears at the top of your profile:

1. User Settings → Profiles → Profile Banner
2. Upload an image (600×240 minimum, PNG or GIF)
3. Animated banners supported with Nitro

Connected Accounts

Link your accounts to show off your presence:

• Settings → Connections → Connect Steam, Twitch, YouTube, GitHub, Twitter, etc.
• Toggle "Display on Profile" for each connection
• Shows as clickable links on your profile

Profile Badges

Badges are earned, not purchased:

• Active Developer badge (use the Discord Developer Platform)
• Early Nitro Supporter (had Nitro before Oct 2018)
• Bug Hunter (find and report Discord bugs)
• Discord Staff / Partner / HypeSquad
• Boost badges (how long you've been boosting a server)

Server-Specific Profiles

Edit your appearance per-server:

1. Right-click the server → Edit Server Profile
2. Set a custom nickname, avatar, and banner just for that server

A well-crafted profile makes you look professional as a server owner. Pair it with a strong server listing on Discords.ai.

Related: Discord Status Ideas · Discord Nitro Guide