Adding Emojis to Discord

How to Install Custom Emojis in Discord

Adding custom emojis to a Discord server is a fun way to personalize your community. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to upload and install custom emojis in your Discord server.

Prerequisites

You need Manage Emojis and Stickers permission in the server.
Emoji files must be 128×128 pixels and can be in PNG, JPG, or GIF format.
A maximum of 50 static or animated emojis is allowed per server by default (more with server boosts).

Step 1: Prepare Your Custom Emoji

Create/Download the Emoji: Make sure the image is in PNG, JPG, or GIF format. Animated emojis must be GIF.
The recommended image size is 128×128 pixels.
Edit/Resize (Optional): Use Photoshop, Canva, or any online resizer. Discord will auto-resize, but uploading at the correct dimensions is best practice.

Step 2: Open Discord and Go to Server Settings

Open Discord (desktop or web).
Select the Server where you want to add custom emojis.
Click the server name at the top of the channel list to open the drop-down menu.
Click Server Settings.

Step 3: Add Custom Emojis

In server settings, select the Emoji tab in the left sidebar.
Click Upload Emoji.
Select the image file from the file browser.
Rename the emoji in the Alias field (optional). Names must be unique and cannot contain spaces — use underscores (_) instead.

Step 4: Use Your Custom Emojis

Type : followed by the emoji name, e.g. :party_parrot:.
Or click the emoji icon in the chat box and scroll to your custom emojis.

Additional Tips

Animated Emojis: You can upload animated GIF emojis, but only Discord Nitro users can use them across different servers.
Server Boosting: More boosts unlock more custom emoji slots.

Troubleshooting

If you can't upload, check that you have the Manage Emojis permission.
File Size Limit: Max 256 KB per emoji.
Name Conflicts: Two emojis can't share the same name — rename one before uploading.

By following these steps, you should be able to easily upload and use custom emojis in your Discord server!