On Discord, you almost always need to have an invite link to join a server. And, depending on the way the link is set up, it may expire 24 hours after creation. So you may have to move quickly if you receive a link.
The exception to the invite-link requirement is the list of servers you can join in the directory.
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How to join a Discord server on a computer
To join a server that doesn't require an invite link, simply select the search icon in the left sidebar and select a server or search for one using a name or keyword.
1. Open Discord and log into your account, if needed.
2. Click the plus icon in the left sidebar.
3. Select "Join a server."
4. Paste in the invite link and hit "Join."
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How to join a Discord server on a mobile device
1. Open the Discord app on your phone and log in, if necessary.
2. Tap the three stacked lines in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Select the "+" sign in the server menu.
4. Tap "Join a server."
5. Paste in the invite link and tap "Join."
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Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at@devondelfino.
