Send a Discord server invite through your game's built-in messaging

Most games let you send links and text to other players through their chat or messaging system. You can paste a Discord server invite link directly into that game chat, and the other player can click it to join your server. The steps depend on which game you're playing, but the basic idea is the same: get your Discord invite link, open your game's messaging feature, and paste it there.

Before you send anything, make sure your Discord server invite link is set up correctly. In Discord, go to your server, click the down arrow next to the server name, select "Invite People," and copy the link. That link is what you'll paste into the game. Some games have a character limit in their chat, so if the link is very long, Discord lets you create a shorter custom invite instead — go to Server Settings > Invites and create a new one with a custom URL.

Key Takeaways

  • Copy your Discord server invite link from Discord's Invite People menu, then paste it into your game's chat or messaging system.
  • Most games allow links in their chat, but some block them or require you to be friends first — check your game's chat settings if the link won't send.
  • Create a custom Discord invite with a shorter URL if your game's chat has a character limit or if you want the link to be easier to type.
  • The person receiving the link needs to have Discord installed or a Discord account to join, so make sure they know to click the link outside the game.

Where to find your Discord server invite link

Open Discord and find the server you want to invite people to. Click the small down arrow next to the server name at the top left of the screen. A menu will appear with several options. Look for "Invite People" — it usually has a person with a plus sign next to it. Click that option.

A window will open showing your current invite link. It will look something like discord.gg/abc123def. Click the copy button (usually a small clipboard icon) next to the link. Now you have the link in your clipboard and can paste it anywhere. If you want to create a custom invite with a shorter or more memorable URL, click "Create Invite" instead and follow the prompts to set a custom code.

Pasting the link into your game's chat

Open your game and find the chat or messaging feature. This might be called Chat, Messages, Friends, or Party depending on the game. Some games have a global chat channel, while others only let you message people you've added as friends. Find the chat window or conversation where you want to send the link.

Right-click in the chat box and select Paste, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V on Windows or Command+V on Mac. The Discord link will appear in your message. Hit Enter or Send to post it. The other player will see the link in the chat and can click it to open Discord and join your server.

What to do if your game blocks the link

Some games filter out links or don't allow them in chat at all. If you try to paste the Discord link and nothing happens, or you get an error message, your game probably has link filtering turned on. In that case, you have a few options.

First, try typing the link manually instead of pasting it — some games block pasted content but allow typed text. Second, ask the other player to add you as a friend in the game first. Many games allow links only between friends. Third, use a custom Discord invite with a shorter URL, since some filters are triggered by the length of the link. If none of those work, you can always tell the other player your Discord username and have them search for you in Discord directly, then send you a friend request.

Making sure the other player can actually join

When someone clicks your Discord invite link, they need to have either Discord already open or a Discord account set up. If they don't have Discord yet, they'll be prompted to create an account or log in. Make sure they know they need to click the link outside the game — they can't join Discord from inside most games.

Also check your server settings to make sure the invite link is still active. In Discord, go to Server Settings > Invites and look at your active invites. If an invite shows "0 uses" and hasn't been used in a long time, it might have expired (Discord can set expiration dates on invites). If it has expired, create a new one using the same steps as before.

Using Discord's mobile app to share the link

If you're playing on your phone, you can still share your Discord server invite. Open Discord on your phone, go to your server, and tap the server name at the top. Scroll down and tap "Invite People." Copy the link the same way you would on a computer. Then switch to your game and paste the link into the game's chat.

Some mobile games have limited chat features, so pasting might not work the same way. If that's the case, you can also use your phone's share menu. Copy the Discord link, then open your game and look for a Share button or menu. Select "Share to" or "Copy to," and your phone will show you options for where to send the link — you can paste it into the game's chat from there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send a Discord invite to someone I'm not friends with in the game?

Yes, you can paste the link in public chat channels that anyone in the game can see. If the game only allows private messages between friends, you'll need to add them as a friend first or use a public chat area if one exists.

What if the Discord link is too long for the game's chat?

Create a custom Discord invite with a shorter URL. In Discord, go to Server Settings > Invites, click Create Invite, and set a custom code. This will give you a much shorter link that fits in most game chats.

Do they need Discord installed before I send the link?

No. They can click the link and create a Discord account if they don't have one. But they do need to click the link outside the game — most games don't let you open Discord from inside the game client.

How long does a Discord invite link stay active?

By default, Discord invite links don't expire. However, you can set an expiration date when you create the invite. Check your server's Invites page to see if any of your links have an expiration date set.

Can I see who joined my server from the game invite?

Discord doesn't track which invite link someone used to join, so you won't know for certain. But if you create a custom invite and only share it in that one game, you can make an educated guess about who came from there.