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How to Set Up Discord Notifications

Joining a lot of Discord servers usually means a flood of pings — a few settings changes let you decide exactly what's worth interrupting you.

  1. Right-click the server you want to adjust

    In the server list on the left, right-click the icon of the server whose notifications you want to change.

  2. Select "Notification Settings"

    Choose "Notification Settings" from the context menu that appears.

  3. Pick a notification level

    Choose between "All Messages," "Only @mentions," or "Nothing" depending on how closely you want to follow that server.

  4. Mute individual channels if needed

    To quiet just one noisy channel instead of the whole server, right-click that channel and choose "Mute Channel."

  5. Fine-tune which mentions still get through

    Even on "Only @mentions," you can toggle whether @everyone, @here, and specific role mentions still notify you, so a busy server doesn't sneak past the filter.

  6. Why this matters

    Being in several active servers at once can mean a constant stream of pings — setting important servers to "All Messages" and quieter ones to "Only @mentions" keeps your notifications relevant.

When notifications from every server pile up

Being in several active servers at once can mean a constant stream of pings. Setting important servers to "All Messages" and quieter ones to "Only @mentions" keeps only the notifications that actually matter coming through.

Your notification settings follow your account

Server and channel notification preferences are saved to your account, so they apply the same way on desktop and mobile. The one separate step is your phone's own notification permission for the Discord app, which you'll need to allow separately in your device settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get notified only when one specific person mentions me?

Discord doesn't have a per-person notification filter, but setting a server to "Only @mentions" and disabling @everyone/role-mention alerts gets you close — you'll only be pinged for direct @mentions of you.

Do I need to set notifications separately on mobile?

No — server and channel notification settings are tied to your account, so they carry over automatically to the mobile app. You do need to allow notification permissions for the Discord app itself in your phone's settings.