How to Create Roles on Discord on both Desktop (PC) and Mobile Devices

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Discord is a popular communication platform used by gamers, communities, and businesses alike. One of the essential features of Discord is the ability to create and assign roles to users. Roles help to organize users based on their permissions, responsibilities, and interests. With roles, you can grant specific privileges to users, such as managing channels, adding or removing members, or sending messages. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating and managing roles on both mobile and PC versions of Discord. Whether you're a server owner, administrator, or moderator, understanding how to use roles effectively can help you maintain a well-organized and secure Discord community. So, let's dive in and learn how to make roles on Discord for mobile and PC.

How to make roles on Discord (PC/Desktop)

Step 1: Open Discord on your desktop and log in to your account.

Step 2: Navigate to the server where you want to create a role. Click on the server name to access the server settings.

Step 3: In the Server Settings menu, select the "Roles" option from the left-hand side menu.

Step 4: Click the "Create Role" button to create a new role.

Step 5: Enter the name of your new role and select a color. The color will be displayed next to the role name in the user list and messages.

Step 6: Assign permissions to the role by checking the boxes under "Permissions." For example, if you want users with this role to be able to kick members, check the box next to "Kick Members."

Step 7: Click the "Save Changes" button to create the new role.

Step 8: If you want to edit or delete a role, go back to the "Roles" menu in Server Settings, and click on the role you want to edit.

Congratulations! You've now successfully created roles in Discord desktop. Repeat the steps above to create additional roles as needed.

How to make roles on Discord (Mobile)

Step 1: Open the Discord app on your mobile device and log in to your account.

Step 2: Navigate to the server where you want to create a role. Tap on the server name to access the server settings.

Step 3: In the Server Settings menu, scroll down and tap on "Roles."

Step 4: Tap the "+" button in the top right corner of the screen to create a new role.

Step 5: Enter the name of your new role and select a color. The color will be displayed next to the role name in the user list and messages.

Step 6: Assign preset permissions by choosing from either, Cosmetic, Member, Moderator, or Manager.

Step 7: Select member’s to add the role too.

Step 9: Click “Finish” to create the role.

Step 10: If you want to edit or delete a role, go back to the "Roles" menu in Server Settings, and click on the role to edit it.

Congratulations! You've now successfully created roles in Discord mobile. Repeat the steps above to create additional roles as needed.

FAQ’s

How many roles can I create on Discord?

You can create an unlimited number of roles on Discord.

Can I customize the permissions of each role?

Yes, you can customize the permissions of each role by selecting the checkboxes for the desired permissions. This will give the role the ability to perform certain actions, such as kicking members or managing channels.

Can I change the color of a role after it's been created?

Yes, you can change the color of a role by going to Server Settings > Roles > Edit Role > Color.

How do I assign roles to users?

You can assign roles to users by right-clicking on their username (desktop) or tapping and holding their username (mobile), selecting "Roles" from the drop-down menu, and then selecting the role you want to assign.

Can I assign multiple roles to one user?

Yes, you can assign multiple roles to one user by selecting all the roles you want to assign in the "Roles" drop-down menu.

How do I create a role that can only be assigned by certain users?

You can create a role that can only be assigned by certain users by setting the "Manage Roles" permission to only those users. This will allow them to assign the role to other users, but other users won't be able to assign the role themselves.

How do I delete a role?

You can delete a role by going to Server Settings > Roles, hovering over the role you want to delete, and clicking the trashcan icon that appears.

Can I rename a role?

Yes, you can rename a role by going to Server Settings > Roles, hovering over the role you want to rename, and clicking the pencil icon that appears.

Can I assign a role to all members of a server at once?

No, you can't assign a role to all members of a server at once. You'll need to assign the role to each member individually.

Can I create a hierarchy of roles?

Yes, you can create a hierarchy of roles by dragging and dropping roles in the Server Settings > Roles menu. Roles at the top of the list will have higher priority than roles at the bottom of the list.