What is a Discord Link? Server Invite Guide

A Discord link (or server invite link) is a unique URL generated by Discord that permits users to join specific voice, text, and gaming channels instantly. Understanding how these links function is essential for community growth.

How Discord Invite Links Work

Every Discord link begins with the domain prefix discord.gg/ followed by a unique, randomized alphanumeric code (e.g., discord.gg/aBcDeFg). When a user clicks this link, the Discord app (or browser client) opens automatically, displaying the server name, icon, and active user count, and prompts them to join.

How to Generate a Discord Link

Generating an invite link is straightforward:

• Desktop: Right-click the server icon or channel name and select Invite People.
• Mobile: Tap the server name at the top of your channel list, then select the Invite button.

Configuring Your Link Expiration Settings

By default, newly generated Discord invite links expire after 7 days. If you want to post your server link on YouTube, Twitch, or your website, you must customize the link parameters:

1. Click Edit Invite Link (gear icon) in the Invite panel.
2. Set Expire After to Never.
3. Set Max Number of Uses to No Limit.
4. Click Generate New Link. This ensures your social media links never break!