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Introducing Profile Frames: Decorative Borders to Make Your Discord Profile Museum-Worthy (opens in new tab)

Discord has introduced Profile Frames, decorative borders that surround users’ profiles and add another layer of personalization. Frames are available for purchase in the Shop alongside other profile cosmetics, can be added to a Wishlist, and can be changed whenever desired. Nitro members receive discounts and can assign different Frames to individual servers. ## Profile Frames in the Discord Shop - Frames are now sold through Discord’s Shop on desktop and mobile. - They join existing customization items such as: - Avatar Decorations - Nameplates - Profile Effects - Display Name Styles - Color gradients - Purchased Frames remain available for users to equip or remove at any time. - Users can add desired Frames to their Wishlist for potential gifts. ## Nitro Benefits - Nitro subscribers receive discounts on Profile Frames. - Nitro users who own multiple Frames can assign a unique Frame to each server. ## Ongoing Customization - Discord positions Frames as a finishing touch that complements other profile customization options. - New Frames will be released regularly, giving users more designs to choose from. Users interested in expanding their Discord profile’s visual style can browse the Shop and combine Frames with other decorations for a more personalized look.

How to Customize Your Discord Profile (opens in new tab)

Discord profiles are designed to help users express their identity through avatars, server affiliations, gaming interests, statuses, and visual effects. The post explains where to edit these settings on desktop and mobile, then outlines customization options ranging from profile widgets to Shop items and Nitro features. Overall, it encourages users to tailor their profile to make a memorable first impression. ## Editing Your Discord Profile - On desktop, open **User Settings** using the gear icon, then select **Edit Profiles**. - On mobile, open the **You** tab and tap **Edit Profile**. - Click or tap your profile icon to preview how others see your profile. ## Choosing an Avatar - Use **Change Avatar** in the profile editor to upload an image from your device. - Nitro members can use animated avatars. - Canceling an avatar upload before confirming prevents the upload from counting toward Discord’s rapid-upload throttle. - Users can also display a **Server Tag** next to their name and on their profile. - Server Tags are available when a server has enough boosts and its administrators enable the feature. ## Showing Off Your Games Desktop users can add Profile Widgets that highlight their gaming interests, including: - Favorite Game - Games in Rotation - Games I Like - Want to Play These widgets let users showcase current games, backlogs, and recommendations. ## Sharing Activities and Statuses - Users can add a short custom status message from their profile icon. - Statuses can be set to expire after a chosen period or remain indefinitely. - Connected accounts can automatically display activities such as: - Games played on PlayStation or Xbox - Music listened to on Spotify - Anime watched through Crunchyroll ## Customizing Profiles Through the Shop The Discord Shop provides cosmetic additions that affect profiles and other parts of the app: - **Avatar Decorations:** Frames and animated effects around avatars, visible in profiles and text chats. - **Profile Effects:** Large animations displayed when someone opens a profile. - **Nameplates:** Decorative designs shown behind display names in server member lists and direct messages. ## Nitro Profile Features Nitro members receive additional customization options, including access to more advanced profile features and the ability to maintain multiple profiles.

Reward Your Play: Complete Quests. Earn Orbs. Get Sweet Stuff. (opens in new tab)

Discord Orbs are a new reward earned by completing Quests on desktop or mobile. Users can redeem them in the Shop for profile items, Nameplates, Avatar Decorations, Profile Effects, an exclusive Orb badge, and 3-day Nitro credits. Orbs remain in the account indefinitely, though they cannot be used for certain subscriptions or gifts. ## Earning Orbs on Desktop - Open the Discord logo menu in the top-left. - Select the **Quests** tab to view available activities. - Accept a Quest, complete its requirements, and select **Claim Reward**. - Orb-based Quests are being introduced alongside other rewards such as Avatar Decorations and in-game items. ## Earning Orbs on Mobile - Open the **You** tab in the bottom-right. - Select **Orbs Balance**. - Choose **Earn Orbs** to find available Quests. - Quests rotate regularly, and some are exclusive to desktop or mobile. ## Redeeming Orbs in the Shop - On desktop, open the Shop and select the **Orbs Exclusives** tab. - On mobile, open **Orbs Balance** and choose **Redeem Orbs in Shop**. - Available rewards include Orb-themed profile items, an Orb profile badge, Nitro credit, Nameplates, Avatar Decorations, and Profile Effects. - Redeemed items are added to the account and usable across platforms. - Shop listings display both the normal monetary price and the Orb price. ## Restrictions and Availability - Orbs do not expire and can be saved for later. - They cannot be used for partner-branded items, gifts for other users, recurring Nitro memberships, or Server Boosting subscriptions. - Users can consult Discord’s Orbs FAQ for complete eligibility and redemption details. To start collecting, check the Quests section on desktop or mobile, complete Orb-eligible activities, and save the rewards for items that are worth the cost.

During October, Treat a Friend to Nitro and Trick Out Your Profile for Halloween 🎃 (opens in new tab)

Discord’s October 2025 Halloween promotion adds a limited-time “Trick or Treat” collection of profile items, each offering spooky and cute variations. Users can also earn Halloween avatar decorations by gifting Nitro to friends, with gifting available on both desktop and mobile. The collection and promotion end on November 3, 2025. ## Trick or Treat Profile Items - The Discord Shop features Halloween-themed decorations with separate “Trick” and “Treat” versions. - Some Shop elements may change appearance as users browse, reinforcing the Halloween theme. - The collection is available only until **November 3, 2025**. ## Nitro Gifting Rewards - Users who gift Nitro to a friend between October 8 and November 3 can claim one of **eight new Halloween avatar decorations**. - Nitro gifts can now be sent from both desktop and mobile. - Gifting Nitro to additional friends unlocks more decorations. - Users can potentially collect all eight decorations by sending enough gifts. - Discord directs users to its Nitro Gifting support guide for promotion details. ## More Halloween Events - Discord hints at additional Halloween treats and giveaways through its social media channels. - The campaign encourages users to customize their profiles and involve friends through Nitro gifting. Discord users interested in the seasonal items or avatar decorations should act before **November 3, 2025**, when the promotion ends.

Gift Nitro and Earn A Flavorful Splash for your Avatar (opens in new tab)

Discord announced a limited-time promotion rewarding users who gift Nitro to friends. From June 13 through June 23, 2025, anyone purchasing a monthly or annual Nitro gift through the desktop app receives the permanent “Freshly Picked” Avatar Decoration. The recipient gets Nitro benefits, while the purchaser gains a summer-themed profile accessory. ## Promotion Details - The offer runs through June 23, extended from the original end date due to popular demand. - Eligible purchases include: - Monthly Nitro gifts - Annual Nitro gifts - Purchases must be made through Discord’s desktop app. - The Avatar Decoration is awarded permanently. ## Benefits for Nitro Recipients Gift recipients gain access to Nitro features such as: - Using custom emoji anywhere on Discord - Higher-quality streaming - Other standard Nitro benefits ## Gift Inventory Option - Gifts can be sent immediately to a friend. - Buyers can also store the Nitro gift in their Gift Inventory and redeem or send it later. Users interested in the promotion should purchase an eligible Nitro gift through Discord’s desktop app before June 23 and consult the Help Center for additional questions.

This Halloween, Treat a Friend to Nitro & Get a Haunting Avatar Decoration! (opens in new tab)

Discord’s October 2024 Halloween promotion offered two ways to decorate profiles. Users who gifted Nitro to a friend by November 3 received a permanent Minions Avatar Decoration, while the Shop featured a limited-time Spooky Nights collection. The campaign encouraged seasonal participation through both gifting and profile customization. ## Gift Nitro and Receive a Minions Decoration - During October 2024, gifting Discord Nitro to a friend earned the giver a Halloween-themed Minions Avatar Decoration. - The promotion ran until **November 3, 2024**. - Once awarded, the decoration could be kept and used year-round. - Discord directed users to its Nitro Gifting Help Center article for eligibility and gifting details. ## Spooky Nights Shop Collection - Discord’s Shop featured the **Spooky Nights** collection throughout October. - The collection included new Halloween-themed Avatar Decorations. - It also brought back popular Profile Effects from the previous Halloween season. - Users could browse and purchase the items directly through the Discord Shop. ## Staying Updated - Discord hinted that additional Halloween surprises might appear during October. - Users were encouraged to follow Discord’s X account for further announcements. The promotion’s practical appeal was simple: gift Nitro before the deadline to secure the exclusive Minions decoration, or browse the Shop for additional Halloween profile cosmetics.