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How To Make A Forum Channel On Discord

Discord

11.04.2024

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What Is A Forum Channel On Discord?

Discord forum channels let users engage in topic-specific discussions, similar to traditional online forums. The main advantage is better organization and built-in moderation tools, making them ideal for managing large group conversations smoothly.

How To Create Forum Channels

Step 1: Enable Community Settings

Before creating a forum channel, you need to enable the "Community" option for your server.

  1. Open your server and click Server Settings from the dropdown menu.

  2. Under Community, click Enable Community.

  3. Click Get Started.

  4. Toggle both options ON, then click Next.

  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup.

Step 2: Create Your Forum Channel

Once Community is enabled, follow these steps on desktop or mobile:

  1. Access your Discord server.

  2. Click the + sign next to the text channels to create a new channel.

  3. Select Create Channel.

  4. Name your channel and choose Forum Channel (listed below Text and Voice Channels).

  5. Adjust the channel permissions as needed.

  6. Click Create Channel to finalize.

Optimizing Your Discord Forum Channel

After creating your forum channel, customize its settings for the best user experience:

Permissions

Set specific permissions to control which members can access and use forum features. Tailor permissions based on roles or user ranks to maintain order and foster engagement.

Post Guidelines

  • Establish clear rules and expectations for users:

  • Create guidelines for posting to minimize confusion.

Add tags to categorize discussions by role, rank, or topic, helping users navigate and participate easily.

Default Layout

Choose between List View or Gallery View:

  • Use Gallery View for media-focused forums.

  • Opt for List View for text-heavy discussions.

Slow Mode

Enable slow mode to limit the frequency of posts. This prevents spam and encourages more thoughtful, focused conversations.

Default Reaction

Boost community engagement by setting a default reaction emoji for the forum channel. You can upload a custom emoji or select one from Discord’s default options.

By following these steps, you’ll create a highly organized and interactive forum channel that enhances discussions and builds a vibrant server community.