Disocrd Emojis 101: A Complete Guide to Icons on Discord

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Discord emojis are a fun way to add some personality to your messages and make your conversations more engaging. They're a key part of the Discord experience.

Discord has a vast library of emojis, with over 1,000 to choose from. This includes emojis for various emotions, objects, and symbols.

You can access these emojis by clicking on the emoji icon in the message bar. From there, you can browse through the different categories to find the perfect emoji for your message.

One of the most popular categories is the "Reactions" section, which includes emojis for common reactions like "Like" and "Love".

What Are Icons?

Icons are small images used to express ideas or emotions, similar to emojis on your phone. They can be static or animated.

You can find thousands of Discord emojis to choose from, which is more than you'd find on a traditional iPhone or Android device.

Discord icons can be customized based on the server's content, so you'll see different ones depending on the channel you're in.

For example, in The Fallout Network, you'll see custom icons based on in-game items like the Nuka Cola bottle or the Pip-Boy.

Adding Icons

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Adding icons to Discord is easier than you think. You can use emoji shortcodes, which are like shortcuts to use emojis in your messages. Simply type :emojiname: and the emoji will appear.

To use emoji shortcodes, you need to be on the Discord desktop app. If you're using the mobile app, you'll need Discord Nitro to use custom emojis.

You can also click the smiley face on the right-hand side of any text input box to bring up the Discord emoji list. From here, you can scroll through all available Discord emojis or search for a specific one.

Custom channel emojis can be used on the Discord desktop app, but if you're using Discord on your mobile device, you'll need Discord Nitro to use custom emojis.

To add a custom Discord emoji to a server, you need the manage emoji server permission, which can be granted to users with administrator server permissions. Then, tap the Upload Emoji button and choose the media file.

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You can add up to 50 custom Discord emojis to your server, and Discord Nitro and Nitro Basic users have an additional 50 emoji slots available to them, for a total of 100 custom Discord emojis.

To make a custom emoji, choose any PNG image with a transparent background. You can find these in Google search or make your own in Canva or Photoshop.

Managing Icons

You can add up to 50 custom Discord emojis to your server.

Custom emojis created with Discord Nitro can be used on any server, even if you don't have Discord Nitro yourself.

To add custom emojis, go to your server settings and choose the Emoji tab.

You can crop your file before uploading it to Discord.

Discord Nitro and Nitro Basic users have an additional 50 emoji slots available to them, for a total of 100 custom Discord emojis.

To remove a custom emoji, hover over it and click the red x in the right-hand corner.

You can add custom emojis using the mobile app by selecting the image you want to use and tapping on Choose.

Customizing

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Customizing your Discord emojis can be a fun way to personalize your server and make it stand out. You can add custom emojis to your Discord server by uploading images in PNG or GIF format, with a maximum size of 128x128 pixels.

The maximum number of custom emojis allowed per server is 50. This means you can have a diverse range of emojis to suit your server's theme and style.

To add custom emojis, you'll need to upload them to the Discord server and then assign them a name. The name will be used to identify the emoji in your server's emoji list.

You can also use Discord's built-in emoji picker to easily add emojis to your messages. The emoji picker allows you to browse through a wide range of emojis, including custom ones you've added to your server.

Removing on Mobile

Removing custom emojis from Discord on mobile is a straightforward process. You can do this by choosing Emoji to see any custom emojis you've added.

Swipe left to show the delete function. This is where you'll find the option to remove your emoji from the server.

To confirm, you'll need to click Delete to complete the removal process.

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Helpful Assistant

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I'm happy to help you with Discord emojis. You can add up to 50 custom emojis to your server stash if you have manage emoji permissions or are the server owner.

If you want to use custom emojis in a server, you can upload them through the "Emoji" tab in Server Settings. Only the emoji text code will appear if you try to use an emoji from another server without a Nitro subscription.

You can find a popular directory of user-created emojis at https://emoji.gg. It's a great resource for finding new emojis to upload to your servers.

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