discordMay 11, 2026

How to Use Nitro: A Beginner’s Guide to Discord’s Premium Subscription (opens in new tab)

Discord Nitro is Discord’s premium membership, adding customization, communication, streaming, and gaming benefits. It comes in two tiers: Nitro Basic for core extras and standard Nitro for advanced features such as HD streaming, Server Boosts, and Xbox Game Pass benefits. Users can subscribe, redeem Orbs, receive trials or gifts, and should verify gift links to avoid scams. ## Nitro and Nitro Basic - Both tiers include: - Custom emojis and stickers across Discord - Custom video backgrounds - A profile badge that changes with membership duration - Standard Nitro additionally offers: - Animated avatars and profile banners - HD streaming - Two Server Boosts - An Orbs boost for completed Quests - Eligible Xbox Game Pass benefits, including access to over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming monthly - Gaming hardware discounts ## Pricing and Subscription - US pricing at the time of writing: - Nitro: $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually - Nitro Basic: $2.99 monthly or $29.99 annually - Prices vary by region and can be checked in **User Settings > Nitro**. - Subscriptions are available on desktop, web, and mobile. ## Trying Nitro for Free - Discord Orbs earned through Quests can be exchanged for Nitro. - 1,400 Orbs provide three days of Nitro. - Nitro members can share two-week trials with up to three eligible friends. ## Redeeming and Stacking Gifts - Gifted Nitro can be accepted directly in the Discord app. - Gifts received while subscribed become credit and extend the membership after the current billing period. - Orbs-based Nitro credit can also be added to an existing membership, but trials cannot be stacked. - Gifts for a different tier may not apply until the user switches plans. ## Avoiding Nitro Scams - Genuine Nitro gifts use the exact URL `https://discord.gift/`. - For safety, users should paste gift links into **User Settings > Gift Inventory > Redeem Codes** rather than clicking suspicious links. - Nitro should be purchased or gifted through Discord’s own settings whenever possible. ## Nitro Classic - Nitro Classic has been retired and replaced by Nitro Basic. - Existing Nitro Classic subscribers can keep their plans while their memberships remain active. Nitro Basic is the lower-cost option for customization features, while standard Nitro is more suitable for users who want improved streaming, boosts, and gaming-related benefits. Always manage subscriptions and redeem gifts through Discord’s official interface.

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discordDec 14, 2025

Gift Ideas for the Dedicated Discord User in Your Life (opens in new tab)

Discord’s holiday gift guide recommends several ways to surprise dedicated Discord users, from items on their Wishlist to Nitro memberships and Shop cosmetics. The article emphasizes convenient, personalized gifting through Discord, including Marvel Rivals items and profile customization products. It also highlights Nitro gift cards sold through Amazon for recipients who play games across PC, mobile, or console. ## Discord Wishlist Items - Discord’s Wishlist lets users publicly display Shop items they want, including: - Avatar Decorations - Profile Effects - Nameplates - Marvel Rivals costumes and bundles - Friends can purchase Wishlist items without guessing what the recipient would like. - Marvel Rivals cosmetics can be gifted directly through Discord, even if the giver does not play the game. ## Nitro Memberships - Discord Nitro provides benefits such as: - Higher-quality streaming - Access to custom server emojis across Discord - Enhanced chat and profile features - Nitro gifts can be purchased through User Settings > Nitro and stored in a Gift Inventory for later. - A winter 2025 promotion offered gifters one Shop decoration after each Nitro gift, with all three decorations available after three gifts. - The promotion ran from December 12, 2025, through January 6, 2026, and has ended, though Nitro remains available as a gift. ## Discord Shop Profile Customization - The Discord Shop offers Avatar Decorations, Profile Effects, and Nameplates. - Nameplates appear behind a user’s display name in Group DMs and server member lists. - Shop items can be gifted from both desktop and mobile, making them suitable for quick or last-minute presents. ## Nitro Gift Cards on Amazon - For people unfamiliar with gaming or Discord, Nitro gift cards provide a straightforward option. - Digital gift cards are available in terms ranging from one month to one year. - Amazon availability includes the United States, United Kingdom, and selected European Union countries. - Nitro can improve communication for gamers using Discord on computers, phones, and consoles. Overall, the guide recommends checking a friend’s Wishlist first, then considering Nitro or a Discord Shop item based on how they use the platform.

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discordJul 20, 2025

*FLAILS AROUND* SUMMER SPECIAL! JOIN NITRO, GET AN EXTRA MONTH OF NITRO ON US! (opens in new tab)

Discord’s July 8, 2025 promotion offers eligible new Nitro subscribers a second month free when they start a monthly Nitro membership by July 15. The deal provides 60 days of standard Nitro for the price of 30 and expands availability to desktop, web, mobile web, and Android users. Eligibility depends on recent subscription history, location, payment method, and plan type. ## What Discord Nitro Includes - More emoji and stickers. - Additional profile customization options. - Higher-quality streaming. - Larger file-sharing limits. - Features available with standard Nitro rather than Nitro Basic. ## Promotion Details - Eligible users who begin a monthly Nitro subscription receive one extra month. - The offer is valid through July 15, 2025. - Users pay for the first 30 days and receive 30 additional days at no extra charge. - The promotion applies to new standard Nitro memberships, not Nitro Basic. ## Where to Claim the Offer - Desktop Discord: open the **Nitro** tab. - Android: go to **User Settings > Nitro**. - Mobile web and desktop web are also supported. - Qualified users will see a promotional offer page in the app. ## Eligibility Requirements Users must: - Not have had a Nitro subscription during the 10 days before claiming the promotion. - Be upgrading from Nitro Basic or Classic to standard Nitro, where applicable. - Live in a region included in the promotion. - Provide a valid payment method. - Sign up through desktop, web, mobile web, or Android. - Not already be an active Nitro member. Those who do not see the offer may be ineligible or may need to consult Discord’s Help Center for troubleshooting. The practical takeaway is that eligible users interested in standard Nitro should claim the offer before July 15, 2025, while checking the promotion page and regional eligibility first.

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discordJun 2, 2025

How to Use the Discord Soundboard & Add More Sounds (opens in new tab)

Discord’s Soundboard lets users play short audio clips during voice calls, with built-in sounds available everywhere they have permission. Users can upload custom MP3 clips to servers, favorite frequently used sounds, adjust playback volume, and—if they have Nitro—use accessible sounds across servers and DMs. Server moderators can also restrict who may use the Soundboard or sounds from outside the server. ## Using the Soundboard - **Desktop:** Join a voice channel or DM call and click the 🎉 button in the voice control bar. - **Mobile:** Join a voice call, swipe up on the call panel, and select **🎉 Soundboard**. - Soundboard access depends on server permissions, but it is also available in direct and group direct calls. - Everyone receives six default sounds: - Quack - Airhorn - Cricket - Golf Clap - Sad Horn - Da Bum Diss ## Adding and Removing Custom Sounds Custom sounds are stored at the server level, similarly to emojis and stickers. - Go to **Server Settings > Soundboard** and select **Upload Sound**. - Uploaded sounds must meet these requirements: - **Format:** `.MP3` - **Maximum size:** 512 KB - **Maximum length:** 5 seconds - **Name:** Describes the spoken phrase or sound - **Related emoji:** A default or custom community emoji - **Volume:** An optional default playback level - The post explains how to add sounds but does not provide further removal instructions in the supplied text. ## Favoriting Sounds Favorites make frequently used clips easier to access. - **Desktop:** Hover over a sound and click the ⭐️ button. - **Mobile:** Long-press a sound and choose **Add to Favorites**. - Favorites appear in a dedicated category at the top of the Soundboard. - Favorites synchronize across platforms. ## Adjusting or Muting Soundboard Volume Users can control how loud Soundboard clips are personally. - Navigate to **User Settings > Voice & Video > Soundboard**. - Use the volume slider to adjust all Soundboard sounds. - Setting the volume to **0%** mutes the audio completely. - Even when muted, associated emojis still appear when others play sounds. ## Nitro Features Discord Nitro provides additional Soundboard capabilities. - Nitro members can use any Soundboard sounds they have access to in other servers and DM calls. - Nitro users can configure a favorite sound to play automatically when joining a server voice channel. - Different entrance sounds can be selected for different servers. ## Moderation and Permissions Large communities may want to limit Soundboard usage. - Server administrators can restrict roles from: - Using sounds from outside the server - Using the Soundboard entirely - These controls are accessed through the server’s role settings. Discord’s Soundboard is designed for quick reactions in voice calls, while its upload, favorite, volume, Nitro, and moderation controls let communities tailor the experience to their needs.

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discordMay 6, 2025

STAR WARS™ Makes Its Way to Discord (opens in new tab)

Discord has partnered with Lucasfilm to introduce a new Star Wars themed collection of Avatar Decorations and Profile Effects to the platform's Shop. This collaboration draws inspiration from iconic cinematic moments, such as Darth Vader’s appearance in *Rogue One*, to offer high-quality customization options for fans. The release allows users to personalize their profiles with animations that celebrate the legacy of both the light and dark sides of the Force. **Collaborative Design and Inspiration** * The collection was developed through a direct collaboration between Discord’s in-house creative team and Lucasfilm to ensure authentic representation of the franchise. * Visual designs are intended to evoke specific emotional responses, such as the tension of a Sith Lord’s presence or the inspiration of heroic Jedi. * The "Darth Vader Arrives" profile effect specifically references the ominous red glow of the hallway scene from *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*. **Available Decorations and Effects** * **Avatar Decorations**: The shop now includes specific frame animations such as two variants of Lightsabers, R2-D2 on Tatooine, a Space Battle, the Millennium Falcon Hyperdrive, Yoda on Dagobah, and a BB-8 animation. * **Profile Effects**: These full-profile animations feature specialized visuals including two variants of Lightsaber Mastery, Entering Hyperspace, and the Darth Vader Arrives effect. * These items are designed to fit seamlessly over standard Discord profile layouts to enhance user presence in group chats and servers. **Platform Integration and Access** * The Star Wars collection is accessible via the Discord Shop on desktop or through the "You" tab on the mobile application. * Discord Nitro members receive a specialized discount on all items within the collection, and these discounts also apply when purchasing decorations or effects as gifts for others. * Users requiring technical assistance with these new assets can refer to the platform's dedicated support documentation for troubleshooting. To explore these new customization options, users should navigate to the Discord Shop on their preferred device. Nitro subscribers should ensure they are logged in before purchasing to take advantage of the member-only pricing available for this limited collection.

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discordApr 20, 2025

Make More Closet Space! Nitro Members Can Now Keep Avatar Decoration Quest Rewards for Longer (opens in new tab)

Discord is updating its Quest reward system to provide Nitro members with extended access to earned avatar decorations, which previously expired after a standard two-month window. While all users will continue to receive a minimum of two months of use for any claimed decoration, active Nitro subscribers can now keep many of these rewards for longer, with some even returning from previous Quests. This shift transforms temporary participation rewards into a more permanent benefit for the platform's premium subscriber base. ### Extended Availability for Nitro Subscribers * Most avatar decorations earned through Discord Quests will no longer strictly expire after 60 days for Nitro members. * The specific amount of extra time granted varies between different decorations, with many remaining available as long as a subscription is active. * All Quest participants, including non-subscribers, are still guaranteed the initial two-month period to use their rewards. ### Subscription Requirements and Eligibility * The extension perk is exclusive to full Nitro members; those on Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic plans do not qualify for the extended time. * Users who are not currently Nitro members can subscribe or upgrade their existing plan to immediately regain access to previously collected Quest decorations that have "expired." * Not every decoration is eligible for an extension, as Discord determines availability on an item-by-item basis. ### Management and Returning Content * Discord is retroactively returning several previously available Quest decorations to the collections of eligible users who earned them in the past. * Users can verify the status and expiration date of their items by navigating to Profile Settings > Change Decoration and reviewing the individual item descriptions. * The update is currently live, allowing eligible users to re-equip old rewards or view new expiration timelines immediately. To maximize your collection, check your Profile Settings to see which legacy decorations have returned to your inventory and ensure your Nitro subscription is active to prevent future rewards from expiring.

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discordFeb 26, 2025

Find Wumpus in the WEBTOON Universes & Be Rewarded with a Nitro Trial (opens in new tab)

Discord partnered with WEBTOON to place Wumpus inside the first ten episodes of *School Bus Graveyard*. Readers who find and report Wumpus twice can receive a one-month Discord Nitro trial, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. The promotion ran from December 4 through December 25, 2024. ## How the Wumpus Hunt Works - Download the WEBTOON app and open *School Bus Graveyard*. - Explore the first ten episodes and look for Wumpus hidden in episode panels. - Click Wumpus each time they appear to report the sighting. - Find Wumpus twice to qualify for the Nitro reward. - The promotion is available through the linked WEBTOON campaign page. ## Discord Nitro Reward - Successful participants receive a one-month Discord Nitro trial for themselves or an eligible friend. - Nitro benefits mentioned include: - Higher-resolution screen sharing - Larger file uploads - Messages up to 4,000 characters - The article presents the reward as compensation for helping Wumpus return from the *School Bus Graveyard* universe. ## Eligibility and Deadline - The offer is limited to users in eligible regions. - Participants must not have: - Had an active Nitro membership - Redeemed another Nitro trial - Accepted a Nitro gift during the previous 12 months - The promotion ended on December 25, 2024. - Discord directs users to its support article for additional terms and questions. To participate, eligible readers needed to search the first ten *School Bus Graveyard* episodes before the deadline, report two Wumpus sightings, and claim the available Nitro trial.

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