How to Delete a Discord Server on Desktop and Mobile

Are you the owner of a Discord server that has served its purpose and is no longer needed? Or perhaps you’re a moderator looking to remove an outdated or inactive server? You’re at the right place. This article will guide you on how to delete a Discord server, whether on a desktop or mobile device.

How to Delete a Discord Server

Deleting an unused or inactive server can help declutter your server list, making it easier to navigate and find the communities that matter most to you. Additionally, deleting a server allows you to reclaim your time and attention by focusing on the most relevant and engaging servers. So, if you’re ready to take control of your Discord server list, let’s dive into the article.

Things to Know Before Deleting a Discord Server

Before we get into the steps, it is quite crucial to understand a few things before deleting a Discord server;

  • Deleting a Discord server is a permanent action. Once deleted, all server content, including text channels, voice channels, messages, and media, will be permanently removed and cannot be restored.
  • Only the server owner or members with administrator permissions can delete a Discord server. Make sure you have the necessary access and authority to perform this action.
  • If you’ve set up two-factor authentication for your Discord account, you will need access to the authenticator or keep your backup codes handy. That’s because you’ll get a prompt to enter the authentication codes while deleting the server.
  • Deleting a server affects all members, including yourself. Inform your server members in advance about your decision to delete the server and provide any necessary instructions or alternative platforms for continued communication.

It’s important to carefully evaluate the consequences and consider alternative options before proceeding with the permanent deletion of a Discord server.

How to Leave a Discord Server

Leaving a server and deleting one are entirely two different things. When you leave a server, it will be removed from your list of servers, but it will continue to exist (considering you’re not the owner of the server), meaning you can join back with an invite link.

On the flip side, deleting a Discord server removes that server from Discord (considering you’re the owner of the server). This move will also remove people involved in the server, and you would need to create a new server and invite the users for them to join back.

With that understanding, let’s begin with the steps for the desktop.

On Desktop

Step 1: Launch Discord on your Windows or Mac and navigate to the server you want to leave. 

Navigate to the server you are a part of and want to leave

Step 2: Click the chevron (arrow) icon next to the server name.

Click the chevron (arrow) icon next to the server name

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select Leave Server.

select Leave Server

There you go. You are out of the Discord server, meaning you can no longer read or write messages on the server. Additionally, you will no longer see the server in the Discord sidebar. 

If you don’t have access to your PC but still want to leave the server, jump to the next method.

On Android/iOS

Discord limits you from joining a server after you hit the 100 server mark. If you want quick access and to remove yourself from any server you are no longer interested in, using Discord mobile app is handy. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Launch the Discord app on your Android or iOS device and navigate to the server you want to leave.

Launch Discord on your Android or iOS device
navigate to the one you want to leave

Step 2: Select the three vertical dots next to the name of the server, and from the bottom sheet, scroll down and choose Leave Server.

Tap the three-dot icon
tap on the Leave Server option

Step 3: In the Leave Server pop-up, choose Yes.

tap Yes to confirm

There you go. You are out of the server. You can now join any other server (provided you’re below 100 Discord servers on your profile) using the invite link. That said, if you own a server that you no longer want to, instead of transferring or leaving, you can delete it; keep reading.

How to Delete a Discord Server as the Owner

Deleting a Discord server is quite straightforward, considering you have all the permissions to do so. Do note that deleting a server is irreversible, and all server content will be permanently deleted.

On Desktop

When you delete a Discord server, the app removes every server member, including yourself. The steps are the same for both Discord web and desktop apps. For the demonstration, we are going with the Discord app for Mac. However, if you are on Windows, you can follow the below steps.

Step 1: Launch Discord on your Windows or Mac and navigate to the server you created and want to delete. 

Navigate to the server you created

Step 2: Click the chevron (arrow) icon next to the server name.

Click the chevron (arrow) icon

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, go to Server Settings.

go to Server Settings

Step 4: Scroll down and click on the Delete Server option.

click on the Delete Server option

Step 5: Enter the server name in the confirmation window pop-up and click the Delete Server button.

click the Delete Server button

Step 8: [Optional] Enter the authentication code after using the Authenticator app, and tap Delete to get rid of the server.

After taking these steps, Discord will remove the server permanently. If you don’t have access to a desktop and want to do the same on mobile, continue reading.

How to Delete a Discord Server on Android/iOS

The steps to delete the Discord server on Android or iOS is the same. However, for demonstration, we are going with Android. If you are on iPhone, you can follow the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: Launch the Discord app on your Android or iOS device and navigate to the server you want to delete.

Launch Discord on your Android or iOS device
navigate to the Server you want to transfer ownership of

Step 2: Tap on the three-dot icon next to the server’s name, and from the bottom sheet, choose Settings.

Tap on the three-dot icon
tap on Settings

Step 3: On the Server Settings window, tap Overview. On the next screen, scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Server.

tap Overview
tap Delete Server

Step 4: You should get a pop-up message asking the question, ‘Are you sure you want to delete (server name) Server? This action cannot be undone.’ Tap Yes.

Tap Yes

Step 5: [Optional] Provide the authentication code and tap Delete Server to complete the process.

That’s about it. You have successfully deleted your Discord server. If you don’t want to delete it, rather want to exit from it? You can transfer it to someone before you exit; keep reading.

How to Transfer Ownership of a Discord Server

If you don’t want to delete the Discord community you build but still wish to leave? Transferring the Discord server ownership and removing yourself is the best option to keep the community alive. Here’s how to go about it.

Transfer Ownership of Discord Server on Desktop

The steps are the same for both Mac and Windows. For demonstration, we will go with Windows. Follow the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: Launch Discord on your Windows or Mac and navigate to the server you created and want to delete. 

Navigate to the server you created

Step 2: Click the chevron (arrow) icon next to the server name.

Click the chevron (arrow) icon

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, go to Server Settings.

go to Server Settings

Step 4: Under User Management, click on Members.

click on Members

In the Server Members screen, look for the user to whom you want to transfer your server ownership.

Step 5: Hover over the name and click the three-dot icon next to it.

click the three-dot icon next to it

Step 6: From the context menu, select Transfer Ownership. 

Note: Think twice before transferring ownership, as it is only possible to regain ownership if the other user transfers it back to you. 

select Transfer Ownership

That’s it. You have transferred the server’s ownership to the other member without any hiccups. It is quite essential to note that you cannot transfer ownership to bots or placeholder accounts. 

If you don’t have access to a desktop and want to execute the same on mobile, continue reading.

Transfer Ownership of Discord Server on Android or iOS Device

The steps for transferring ownership of the Discord server on Android and iOS are the same. However, we will demonstrate this on Android. Follow the below steps.

Step 1: Open Discord on your Android or iOS device and navigate to the Server you want to transfer ownership of.

Launch Discord on your Android or iOS device
navigate to the Server you want to transfer ownership of

Step 2: Tap on the three-dot icon next to the server name. From the bottom sheet, tap on Settings.

Tap on the three-dot icon
tap on Settings

This will launch Server Settings.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Members under User Management. Now, select the member to whom you want to transfer your Discord server. 

tap on Members
Select the member to whom you want to transfer

Step 4: In the next screen, tap on the Transfer Ownership option. From the bottom sheet, check the box of acknowledgment and tap Transfer.

tap on Transfer Ownership
check the box of acknowledgement and tap Transfer

There you go. You have successfully transferred ownership of your Discord server. This was the case when you were running the show, meaning you owned the Discord server. 

How Do I Delete a Discord Server without Admin Access

If you don’t have admin access to a Discord server, you won’t be able to delete the server directly. Only server administrators have the authority to delete a server.

However, if you feel the server is illegal, contains spam, etc., you have all the right to report the same to Discord. Want to know how? Check out our comprehensive guide on how to report a Discord server. That said, if you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Deleting a Discord Server

1. Does Discord keep logs of deleted servers?

Discord retains certain information about servers, even after they have been deleted. This information includes the server name, ID, member list, and audit logs. While the server itself is no longer accessible, Discord may keep these logs for internal purposes, such as moderation and investigation of policy violations.

2. Does deleting Discord server delete messages?

Deleting a Discord server permanently removes all associated channels, messages, and media. This action erases all the text messages, voice recordings, images, and files within the server’s channels. Before you delete a server, it is crucial to back up or save any important information or media elsewhere. Once the server is deleted, there is no way to recover it or its contents.

Setting up a Discord Server

That’s how to delete a Discord server from a PC or mobile permanently. If you change your mind later, you can always set up a new Discord server, as the app has no restrictions on it.

Last updated on 05 July, 2023

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