20 Discord Tips and Tricks You Didn't Know Existed (But Totally Should)

Secret Discord Features: 20 Genius Hacks to Level Up Your Server Game

Welcome, internet adventurer! Whether you’re a seasoned server sorcerer or a casual channel crawler, Discord is probably your daily digital home. But did you know it’s packed with secret shortcuts, formatting spells, and quality-of-life enchantments most users never discover?

Get ready to level up your Discord game with 20 tips and tricks that are hiding in plain sight—some of which even longtime users miss. Let’s dive into the shadows of the server and reveal what the average user doesn’t see…

1. 🎙️ Tag Voice Channels (Yes, Really!)

Sure, you know typing #general lets you tag text channels. But voice channels? Just use #! and then the voice channel name! Click the tag, and you’ll auto-join. Handy for bots, events, or just subtle flexing.

2. 🔠 Giant Bold Text? Yes, Please!

Want to make a big, bold statement?

• # Your Text = Huge
• ## Your Text = Medium
• ### Your Text = Small
  It’s Markdown magic that feels strangely satisfying.

3. ✍️ Text Formatting 101

• **bold**
• *italics*
• ***bold italics***
• ~~strikethrough~~

Highlight, right-click, and pick formatting styles for an easier route. Channel your inner Markdown wizard!

4. 🌐 Hyperlink Like a Pro

Say goodbye to long, ugly links:

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[Click here](https://yourlink.com)


It shows up as clean, clickable text. Fancy and functional.

5. 🎨 Channel Flair: Aesthetic Overload

Use bullet points, special characters, and even emojis (press Windows + . on Windows to open emoji panel) to spice up your channel list. Clean, minimalist layouts are a vibe.

6. 🔗 Hyperlink Channels in Bots Using IDs

Using bots like Sapphire and frustrated the channel links don’t work?

1. Enable Developer Mode (User Settings > Advanced).
2. Right-click the channel > Copy ID.
3. Format like: <#CHANNEL_ID>

Boom—clickable links, even in dashboards!

7. 🔁 Same Trick, But for Roles

Want to tag roles in bots?

• Copy the role ID.
• Format it like: <@&ROLE_ID>
  Now you're pinging like a pro.

8. 🔗 Never Expiring Invites

Tired of expired invites?
Click Invite People > Edit Invite Link > Never Expire.
Use this as your “forever link” to avoid broken invites.

9. 🚫 Stop Random DMs

Getting weird DMs from randos?
Go to User Settings > Privacy & Safety > Turn off ‘Allow DMs from server members’.
No more sketchy NFT pitches in your inbox.

10. 🛡️ Set Permissions the Smart Way

Don’t edit channel permissions one by one.
Right-click the Category > Edit Category > Permissions.
All channels inside will inherit the same rules. Efficient and future-proof.

11. ⌨️ The Control + K Trick

This shortcut opens a quick navigation panel. Jump to recent channels, drafts, or mentions across all servers. Use arrow keys to navigate, hit enter to teleport.

12. ⌨️ Shortcut Central: Ctrl + /

Want to see all keyboard shortcuts Discord has to offer?
Ctrl + / opens the master list.
Bonus: There’s a secret DDR animation if you press arrow keys at the top. 👀

13. 📩 Message Requests Tab

Worried about spam DMs?
Head to your Direct Messages and check the Message Requests tab.
Sort friend or foe before you even read the message.

14. 🙅‍♂️ Stop Friend Request Spam

Too many weird friend requests?
Go to User Settings > Friend Requests and choose who can message you—mutual friends only, perhaps?

15. 🔕 Disable @everyone Pings

Servers blasting @everyone too much?
Right-click the server icon > Notification Settings > Suppress @everyone and @here.
You’ll still get individual mentions, but no more mass pings.

16. 🤫 Silent Pings

Want to ping someone without giving them a sound alert?
Use @silent username
They’ll get a red badge but no ping noise. Perfect for subtle reminders or guilt-free nudges.

17. 📝 Bullet Point Lists

You can make lists directly in Discord!
Just type - your point
Add sub-bullets with a space:

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- Main Point  
 - Sub Point  


Clean. Organized. Satisfying.

18. ⏱️ Live Timestamps

Use timestamp generators like this one to create messages that update based on user timezones and countdowns. Perfect for event planning or announcements!

19. 🧭 Drafts on Drafts

Start typing in a channel, get distracted, and forget?
Control + K shows unfinished messages under the Drafts section. Never lose a half-typed genius idea again.

20. 📚 Want to Learn More?

There’s always more Discord magic to uncover. Join servers dedicated to bots, customization, and layouts—or just tinker around and find what works best for you.

There you go—20 Discord tricks you probably didn’t know (but wish you did).
Go flex your newfound power. Become the go-to Discord genius in your crew.

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