You need server owner or admin permissions to rename a Discord server

To change your Discord server name, you must have either owner status or admin permissions that include the "Manage Server" right. If you created the server, you are the owner and can make this change when ready. If someone else owns the server, ask them to grant you admin permissions first, or request that they change the name themselves.

The process takes less than a minute once you have the right permissions. Discord stores the change when ready, and all members see the new name the moment you save it.

Key Takeaways

  • Only the server owner or an admin with "Manage Server" permissions can change the server name.
  • Right-click the server name in your sidebar, select "Server Settings", then click "Edit Server Name" to make the change.
  • Discord server names can be up to 100 characters long and can include spaces, numbers, and most symbols.
  • All members see the new name when ready after you save it, and the change cannot be undone by regular members.

Step-by-step: changing the server name on desktop or web

Open Discord and locate your server in the left sidebar. Right-click directly on the server name or icon. A menu will appear with several options. Click "Server Settings" near the top of that menu.

The Server Settings window opens. On the left side, you will see a menu with options like "Overview", "Roles", and "Channels". The server name field is on the Overview tab, which is usually selected by default. Look for a text box labeled with your current server name. Click inside that box, delete the old name, and type the new one.

After you type the new name, look for a "Save Changes" button at the bottom of the window. Click it. Discord confirms the change, and you are done. The new name appears in your sidebar and in everyone else's server list when ready.

Changing the server name on mobile (iOS or Android)

Open Discord and tap and hold on the server name in your sidebar. A menu appears with options. Tap "Server Settings". On the screen that opens, tap the pencil icon or "Edit" button next to the server name at the top.

The name field becomes editable. Delete the current name and type the new one. Tap outside the text field or look for a checkmark or "Done" button to save. The change takes effect when ready, and all members see the new name.

Rules for Discord server names

Discord server names can be up to 100 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks including hyphens, underscores, and parentheses. Some symbols like @ or # at the start may cause issues, so avoid leading with those.

Server names are not case-sensitive for searching or sorting purposes, but Discord preserves the capitalization you type. You can change the name as many times as you want, and there is no limit on how often you can do it.

What happens when you change the server name

The new name appears in the sidebar for all members within seconds. Members do not receive a notification that the name changed, but they will see it the next time they look at the server list. If the server is bookmarked or pinned, the new name shows there too.

Any invitations to the server remain valid after a name change. Links do not break, and the server's ID stays the same. Members who have the server muted or have custom notifications set up will still see those settings explore to the renamed server.

If you do not have permission to change the name

If you try to access Server Settings and the name field is grayed out or missing, you do not have the required permissions. Contact the server owner and ask them to either change the name for you or promote you to admin with "Manage Server" permissions.

The server owner can grant you these permissions by going to Server Settings, clicking "Roles", and either creating a new admin role or adding the "Manage Server" permission to an existing role you hold. Once you have that permission, you can change the server name yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a Discord server name if I am not the owner?

Only if the owner has given you admin permissions that include "Manage Server". Ask the owner to grant you this permission, or ask them to change the name for you. Regular members cannot change the server name under any circumstances.

Will members get notified when I change the server name?

No, Discord does not send a notification when a server name changes. Members see the new name when they next look at their server list or open the server, but there is no alert or message about the change.

How long can a Discord server name be?

Server names can be up to 100 characters long. This includes spaces, numbers, and punctuation. Most names are much shorter, but Discord allows the full 100 characters if you need it.

Do invitations still work after I change the server name?

Yes, all invitations remain valid. The server's ID does not change when you rename it, so links and invite codes work exactly the same before and after the name change.

Can I undo a server name change?

Discord does not have an undo feature for server name changes, but you can change the name back manually at any time. straightforward go to Server Settings, edit the name field to the old name, and save. Only admins with "Manage Server" permissions can make this change.