Want to start your own Discord community? Whether you’re building a space for friends, fans, gaming squads, or business networking, creating a Discord server is quick and easy. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step-by-step — perfect for beginners and future server owners.
✅ Why Start a Discord Server?
Discord servers are the backbone of the platform — they give you a customizable community hub where you can:
- Hang out with friends or fans
- Host events and streams
- Organize topics in channels
- Use bots, games, and automations
- Promote your brand or service
- Grow your online community (especially with help from Blust Boosts)
🔧 How to Create a Discord Server: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Open Discord and Click the “+” Icon
On the left sidebar of Discord, you’ll see a “+” button. Click it to start the process of creating a new server.
Works on both desktop and mobile versions of Discord.
Step 2: Choose “Create My Own”
You’ll be asked if the server is for a club/community or just for you and your friends. If you’re unsure, choose “Create My Own” to customize everything later.
Step 3: Name Your Server and Upload an Icon
- Server Name: Pick a name that reflects your community, theme, or brand.
- Server Icon: Upload a square image (ideally 512x512px). This is what users will see in their server list.
Tip: You can always change the name and icon later under server settings.
Step 4: Invite Friends (Optional)
Discord will prompt you to invite people. You can skip this for now or send invites to friends via link later.
Step 5: Start Customizing Your Server
Your server is live! Now it’s time to make it your own:
- Create channels (text or voice)
- Set up categories (e.g., Rules, General Chat, Announcements)
- Add roles with custom permissions
- Invite bots to automate moderation, music, games, etc.
🔗 Want More Members? Use Blust Boosts!
Once your server is ready, it’s time to bring in members!
BlustBoosts.com helps server owners:
- Get real Discord traffic
- Appear on server lists
- Boost exposure fast and affordably
Want your server featured? List it now »
💡 Pro Tips for New Server Owners
- Set clear rules and roles from the start
- Pin important messages in key channels
- Use bots like MEE6, Dyno, Carl-bot for moderation
- Keep your server organized — channels with purpose = happy members
- Engage your community with regular chats, polls, or events
FAQs
Do I need Nitro to create a server?
No! Anyone can create a server for free.
Is there a limit to how many servers I can create?
Yes — you can create up to 100 servers per account.
How do I delete a server?
Go to Server Settings > Delete Server — only the owner can delete it.
Ready to Grow Your Discord Server?
Creating your server is just the beginning. With the right setup and a little boost from Blust, your community can grow fast.
📢 List your server or buy a server boost now at BlustBoosts.com