how to delete your discord server

How to Delete Discord Server on Desktop & Mobile

Last updated: Nov 2, 2021 • 5 min read

Hosting a Discord server but you don't want your server anymore? Deleting the server on Discord is fairly straightforward and can be completed within a few clicks.

If you want to delete your server permanently - this guide is for you!

I will show you how to delete a Discord server via Discord desktop app (web, macOS & Windows) as well as Discord mobile app (iOS & Android).

Please be aware that only the owner of the Discord server can delete it.

You can either use a desktop or mobile app to delete servers of your own.

If you want to delete it faster, the process of deleting the Discord server is slightly simpler on the desktop app so we recommend you to scroll down and follow it.

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How to Delete Discord Server on Mobile Device (iOS & Android)

To delete the Discord server via mobile, follow these instructions - we attached screenshots so you can always verify your steps with us. The procedure is identical on iOS and Android phones.

Step 1: Open the Discord app on your iPhone or Android phone

Step 2: In the first screen, tap in the top left corner in the hamburger icon to pull out the left-hand side menu. You can also open the menu by swiping the screen from the left edge of the phone to the right

Step 3: In the left-hand menu, tap the icon of the server to select the Discord server you want to delete

Step 4: Next, in the same menu window, tap the three dots next to the server name (top right corner of left side menu) to open the server's menu

Step 5: Inside the server menu, tap "Settings" (gear icon) on the right-hand side

Step 6: Next, inside the server settings menu, tap the Overview option

Step 7: In the Overview window, scroll all the way down and tap "Delete Server"

Step 8: In the confirmation pop-up, confirm that you want to delete the server

Step 9: If you have enabled two-factor authentication, you will need to confirm your choice by inputting your six-digit authentication code (2FA)

Step 10: Tap "Delete Server" to confirm

You might see a short questionnaire asking you why you decided to delete the server - just pick any option.

That's all - your Discord server is officially deleted!

How to delete Discord Server on Desktop (macOS & Windows)

Here is how to delete a server on Discord, using a PC or Mac. The same procedure applies to both native macOS and Windows apps as well as Discord on the web.

open the Discord app on your Windows or Mac computer or the web version of Discord available at Discord
on the very left, click to switch to the server you want to delete
next, click the drop-down menu next to the server name and choose the Server Settings option
in the menu column on the left, under "User management", you should see "Delete Server" - click it
in the confirmation pop-up window, confirm that you want to delete the server
if you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will need to confirm your choice by inputting your six-digit authentication code (2FA),
once you input the authentication code, click the purple "Delete Server" button to confirm
you might see a short questionnaire asking you why you decided to delete the server - just pick any option

Sorted - you have now deleted your server on Discord!

Transferring ownership of a Discord server

Deletion of the server on Discord is irreversible. For that reason, especially if there are other users involved, instead of server removal, you could transfer ownership of the server to someone else.

This way, as a server owner, you can preserve the server's settings, its members, and most importantly - chat history.

We prepared a separate guide on how to transfer ownership of a Discord server.

Among this and archiving Discord server, these are the best alternatives to deleting your Discord server and keeping the damage to a minimum.

Now, let's talk about a few things post-deletion.

How can you tell if the Discord server was deleted?

So can you tell if a Discord server was deleted?

If the Discord server disappeared from your server list and you are not able to find it in the search, it likely means the server has been deleted.

If the server disappeared from your server list but still appears in search, likely you may just have been banned from Discord.

What happens once the Discord server has been deleted?

You probably wonder what happens once you disable your Discord server.

Are the server users notified when you delete the server? No, server members are not notified of the deletion when it happens.

The server just disappears from their server list in the app and they won't find it in the server browser or search.

Can I recover deleted Discord server?

Unfortunately, there is no option to restore deleted server.

Once the Discord server has been deleted there is no way to recover it or obtain a Discord server archive.

If you want to bring former server members, your best option is to create a new server and distribute Discord invites to them.

In the future, Discord might provide a grace period so the data can be recovered.

Deleting your Discord Server: Final Note

I hope you found this article helpful and it was easy to delete a Discord server.

In case you changed your mind, we also have a few helpful alternatives and different options to consider instead.

One of them is enhancing your server with the BetterDiscord extension - make sure to check it out!