Quests appear in a dedicated tab on Discord mobile, separate from your main chat channels
Discord Quests are optional tasks that reward you with points and cosmetic items — things like profile badges, emoji packs, or sound effects. On mobile, you access them through a tab in the bottom navigation bar, not through a menu buried in settings. The Quests tab shows available tasks, your progress on active ones, and rewards you have already earned.
Not every Discord server or account has Quests enabled. Discord rolls out Quests gradually, so you may not see the tab yet even if you use the latest version of the app. If you do not see a Quests tab after updating, your account straightforward does not have access to the feature at this moment.
Key Takeaways
- Quests appear in a dedicated tab at the bottom of Discord mobile, next to your direct messages and server list.
- Each quest shows the task, how much progress you have made, and what reward you earn when you finish it.
- Quests are optional — completing them does not affect your ability to use Discord or participate in servers.
- You claim your reward by tapping the quest card after you have completed the task, not automatically.
Finding the Quests tab on your phone
Open Discord on your mobile device and look at the bottom navigation bar. You should see icons for Home, Search, Notifications, and Direct Messages. If Quests are available on your account, a fifth icon labeled "Quests" appears to the right of Direct Messages. Tap it to open the Quests tab.
The Quests tab displays all available quests in card format. Each card shows the quest name, a brief description of what you need to do, your current progress (for example, "3 of 5 messages sent"), and the reward you will receive. Some quests are time-limited and show a countdown timer.
Understanding what each quest requires
Quest tasks vary widely. Common ones include sending messages in a specific channel, reacting to messages with emoji, joining a voice channel, or visiting a particular server. The quest card always tells you exactly what counts toward completion — for instance, "Send 5 messages in #general" or "React to 3 messages with 👍."
Progress updates in real time. If a quest asks you to send messages, your count increases the moment you hit send. If it asks you to react with a specific emoji, reacting when ready adds to your total. You do not need to refresh the app or return to the Quests tab to see your progress update.
Claiming your reward when you finish
Once you complete a quest, the card shows a "Claim Reward" button instead of a progress bar. Tap this button to claim your reward. The reward then appears in your profile — for example, a new badge shows on your profile card, or a new emoji pack becomes available in your emoji picker.
If you do not claim the reward when ready, it stays available in the Quests tab until you do. There is no time limit on claiming, so you can finish a quest and claim the reward days later if you want.
Why a quest might not appear or complete
If you complete the task but the progress bar does not update, make sure you are doing exactly what the quest asks. A quest that says "Send messages in #general" will not count messages sent in other channels, even if they are in the same server. If you are in the right place and the progress still does not move, try closing and reopening the Discord app.
Some quests have specific conditions — for example, they may only count messages sent after you started the quest, or they may require you to be in a voice channel for a minimum amount of time. Read the quest description carefully to make sure you understand what counts.
Managing multiple quests at once
You can work on several quests simultaneously. The Quests tab shows all active quests in a scrollable list, so you can see which ones are closest to completion and prioritize accordingly. Some quests may conflict with each other — for instance, one might ask you to send messages in #general while another asks you to send messages in #announcements — but you can still complete both by sending messages in each channel.
Completed quests remain visible in the Quests tab even after you claim the reward, so you can see your history. Expired quests (ones with a timer that ran out) disappear from the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to complete quests to use Discord?
No. Quests are entirely optional. You can ignore them completely and use Discord normally. They exist only to give you optional cosmetic rewards if you want them.
What happens if I do not claim a reward before the quest expires?
If a quest has a timer and you do not complete it before time runs out, the quest disappears from your list and you cannot claim the reward. However, most quests do not have expiration timers — only limited-time events do.
Can I undo a quest or start it over?
No. Once you complete a quest and claim the reward, it is finished. You cannot reset your progress or claim the same reward twice.
Why do not I see a Quests tab on my Discord mobile app?
Discord rolls out Quests gradually to different accounts and regions. If you do not see the tab, your account does not have access to the feature yet. Make sure you are using the latest version of the Discord app by checking your device's app store for updates.
Do quests work the same way on desktop Discord?
Yes. Desktop Discord also has a Quests tab, and the tasks and rewards are identical. Your progress syncs across devices, so you can start a quest on mobile and finish it on desktop.