Where to find Discord Quests and how they work
Discord Quests are tasks you complete inside Discord to earn rewards — usually cosmetic items like profile badges or custom emojis. You find them in the Quests tab on the left sidebar of the Discord app, marked with a gift box icon. Not every server or account has access to Quests yet; Discord rolls them out gradually to different regions and user types.
When you open the Quests tab, you see a list of available tasks. Each quest shows what you need to do, how long you have to complete it, and what reward you'll get. Some quests ask you to send messages in specific channels, react to posts, or join voice calls. Others require you to use certain features like threads or stage channels. The time limit is usually a few days or a week.
Quests are free. You don't pay anything to see them or complete them. Discord uses Quests to encourage you to try different features of the app and to spend more time in servers you're already part of.
Key Takeaways
- Quests appear in a dedicated tab on the left sidebar of Discord, marked with a gift box icon, and show you exactly what task to complete and when the important date is.
- Each quest has a specific action — like sending a message in a channel, reacting to a post, or joining a voice call — that you complete to earn the reward.
- If you don't see a Quests tab, Discord hasn't rolled the feature out to your account yet; check back in a few weeks or try updating the app.
- Rewards are cosmetic only — badges, emojis, or profile decorations — and don't affect how Discord works or what you can do in servers.
How to complete a quest step by step
Open Discord and look at the left sidebar. If you see a gift box icon with "Quests" written below it, click it. A panel opens showing all available quests for you right now. Each quest card displays the task, the reward, and a timer showing how much time remains.
Click on a quest you want to complete. The quest details expand to show the exact action you need to take. For example, it might say "Send a message in #general" or "React to a message in #announcements." Follow the instruction exactly — if it says to react with a specific emoji, use that emoji, not a different one.
Once you complete the action, Discord tracks it automatically. You don't need to report it or claim it manually. The quest card updates to show a checkmark or "Completed" status. The reward appears in your inventory or applies to your profile when ready. If the quest has multiple steps, the next step appears after you finish the first one.
What to do if the Quests tab doesn't appear
The Quests feature is not available everywhere yet. Discord has been rolling it out to different regions and account types over several months. If you don't see the Quests tab, it straightforward means your account hasn't received the feature yet.
Check that you're using the latest version of Discord. On mobile, open your app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and update Discord if an update is available. On desktop, Discord usually updates automatically, but you can close and reopen the app to force a check for updates.
If you've updated and still don't see Quests, wait a few weeks and check again. Discord controls the rollout on their end, so there's no action you can take to speed it up. The feature will appear in your sidebar once Discord enables it for your account.
Understanding quest rewards and how to use them
Quest rewards are cosmetic — they change how your profile or messages look, but they don't unlock features or give you special permissions. Common rewards include profile badges (small icons that appear on your profile), custom emojis you can use in any server, or animated decorations around your avatar.
Once you earn a reward, it's yours permanently. You don't lose it if you leave a server or if the quest expires. To use a profile badge or avatar decoration, go to your User Settings, click on "Profile," and look for the section showing your earned items. Click the item to equip it.
Custom emojis you earn from quests work like any other emoji in Discord. You can use them in messages, reactions, and emoji reactions in any server where you have permission to use custom emojis. They appear in your emoji picker under a "Claimed" or "Rewards" section.
Common quest types and what they ask you to do
Message quests ask you to send a message in a specific channel. The message can say anything — Discord just checks that you posted something. Some message quests require you to use a certain word or emoji, so read the instructions carefully.
Reaction quests ask you to react to a specific message with a specific emoji. The message is usually pinned or highlighted in the channel so you can find it easily. You click the emoji reaction to complete the task.
Voice quests ask you to join a voice channel and stay for a certain amount of time — usually 5 or 10 minutes. You don't have to speak or do anything in the call; just being connected counts.
Feature quests ask you to use a Discord feature you might not use often, like creating a thread, using stage channels, or sending a message in a forum channel. These quests introduce you to parts of Discord you may not have tried yet.
Why you might not see quests in a particular server
Quests are created by Discord or by individual server owners. A server owner can set up quests specific to their community, but not every server has them. If you're in a server and don't see any quests related to it, the server owner straightforward hasn't created any.
Some quests are global — they appear for all Discord users and direct you to any server. Others are server-specific and only appear if you're a member of that server. If a quest asks you to do something in a server you're not in, you need to join that server first.
If a quest expires before you complete it, it disappears from your list. You can't go back and complete expired quests. New quests appear regularly, so check the Quests tab every few days to see what's available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to complete quests?
No. Quests are entirely optional. You can ignore them completely and use Discord normally. They're designed for people who want to earn cosmetic rewards or try new features, but they're not required for anything.
Can I lose a quest reward if I don't use it?
No. Once you earn a reward, it stays in your account forever. You can equip it, unequip it, or never use it — it won't disappear. If you leave a server or your account changes, the reward remains yours.
What if I complete a quest but don't see the reward?
Wait a few seconds — Discord sometimes takes a moment to process the completion. If the reward still doesn't appear after 30 seconds, close Discord completely and reopen it. If it still hasn't shown up, the quest may have a bug; try completing a different quest to see if rewards work normally.
Can server owners see which quests I've completed?
No. Your quest progress is private. Server owners can create quests, but they can't see which members completed them or track your activity on specific quests.
Are there quests that give you real money or Discord Nitro?
No. All quest rewards are cosmetic items like badges and emojis. Discord does not give away Nitro subscriptions or money through quests. If you see a link or message claiming to offer Nitro through a quest, it's a scam.