Use Emojis in Discord Status

How to Use Custom Emojis in Your Discord Status

Setting a custom status in Discord with emojis lets you express yourself in a fun, personalized way. Here's how to add both standard and custom emojis to your Discord status.

Prerequisites

You need to be a member of a server that has custom emojis to use them in your status.
To use custom emojis across servers or animated emojis, you need Discord Nitro.

Step 1: Open Discord and Go to User Settings

Open Discord (desktop or web).
Click the gear icon next to your username in the bottom-left corner to open User Settings.

Step 2: Set Your Custom Status

Scroll to the Set Status section and click it.
Select Set a custom status from the drop-down list.

Step 3: Add Emojis to Your Status

Type your status in the text box.
Standard emojis: Click the emoji icon on the right of the text box, or type a shortcut like :smile:.
Custom emojis from a server: Type : followed by the emoji name (e.g. :party_parrot:) and pick from the list of available emojis.
With Discord Nitro: Use custom emojis from any server you're in, and use animated emojis in your status.

Step 4: Set Expiry Time (Optional)

Discord lets you set how long your status stays active. Below the status box, open the drop-down and pick a time frame ("Don't Clear," "1 hour," "4 hours," "Today," or "This week").

Step 5: Save Your Custom Status

Click Save to apply. Your custom emoji status will now display next to your name for others to see.

Additional Notes

Non-Nitro Users: Static custom emojis from servers you're in only — no cross-server or animated emojis.
Nitro Users: Custom emojis from any server you're in, plus animated emojis.

By following these steps, you can easily add custom or standard emojis to your Discord status, making your profile more expressive!