How to Turn Off Discord Notifications

How to Turn Off Discord Notifications, Why someone might want to turn off Discord notifications? There are several reasons why someone might want to turn off Discord notifications:

To avoid distractions: If someone is trying to focus on a task or activity, notifications can be a distraction that interrupts their workflow. Turning off notifications can help them stay focused and avoid the temptation to check their Discord messages.
To reduce the number of notifications they receive: If someone is a member of multiple Discord servers or channels, they may receive a large number of notifications that can be overwhelming. Disabling notifications can help them manage the volume of notifications they receive.
To focus on work or other tasks: In some cases, someone might want to turn off notifications so that they can focus on work or other important tasks without being interrupted by Discord messages.

There are several different types of notifications that can be disabled on Discord:

Server notifications: These are notifications that are sent when something happens in a specific Discord server (e.g., when a new message is posted, or when a user joins or leaves the server).
Channel notifications: These are notifications that are sent when something happens in a specific Discord channel (e.g., when a new message is posted).
User notifications: These are notifications that are sent when a specific user sends a message or mentions someone in a message.
Email notifications: These are notifications that are sent via email when something happens in Discord (e.g., when a new message is posted, or when a user is mentioned).
Mobile notifications: These are notifications that are sent to a user’s mobile device when something happens in Discord (e.g., when a new message is posted, or when a user is mentioned).

How to Turn Off Discord Notifications on a Windows PC

To turn off Discord notifications on a Windows PC, follow these steps:

Open Discord and click on the server for which you want to disable notifications.
Click on the server name at the top of the screen to open the server’s settings.
In the server’s settings, click on the “Notifications” tab.
Under “Server Notifications,” select the “Mute @server-name” option.

Alternatively, you can right-click on the server in the server list and select the “Mute @server-name” option from the context menu. This will also mute notifications for the server.

Note: Muting server notifications will not prevent you from receiving direct messages or @ mentions from other users on the server. To disable these notifications, you will need to mute specific channels or users as described in the next sections.

To mute notifications for a single channel on Discord:

Open Discord and click on the server that contains the channel for which you want to disable notifications.

Click on the channel name to open the channel’s settings.
In the channel’s settings, click on the “Notifications” tab.
Under “Channel Notifications,” select the “Mute @channel-name” option.
Alternatively, you can right-click on the channel in the server’s channel list and select the “Mute @channel-name” option from the context menu.

To mute notifications for multiple channels at once:

Open Discord and click on the server that contains the channels for which you want to disable notifications.
In the server’s channel list, hold down the “Ctrl” key on your keyboard and click on each channel that you want to mute.
Right-click on one of the selected channels and select the “Mute #channels” option from the context menu.

Note: Muting notifications for a channel will not prevent you from receiving direct messages or @ mentions from other users in the channel. To disable these notifications, you will need to mute specific users as described in the next section.

To mute notifications from a specific user on Discord:

Open Discord and click on the server that contains the user for whom you want to disable notifications.
Right-click on the user’s name in the server’s member list and select the “Mute” option from the context menu.

Alternatively, you can follow these steps:

Open Discord and click on the server that contains the user for whom you want to disable notifications.
Click on the user’s name to open their profile.
Click on the “Mute” button in the user’s profile.

Note: Muting notifications from a specific user will not prevent you from receiving direct messages from them. To disable direct message notifications, you will need to use the “Do Not Disturb” mode or disable notifications for the entire server or specific channels as described in previous sections.

Windows Notification Settings

To access and customize notification settings on Windows 10:

Click on the Start menu and select “Settings.”
Click on “System” and then click on “Notifications & actions.”
In the “Get notifications from these senders” section, click on the Discord app.
Toggle the switch under “Show notifications in action center” to turn notifications on or off.
Use the other options in this section (e.g., “Show notification banners,” “Play a sound when a notification arrives”) to customize how Discord notifications are displayed and handled on your system.

In Order to access and customize notification settings on Windows 8:

Right-click on the Start button and select “Control Panel.”
Click on “System and Security” and then click on “Action Center.”
In the “Notifications” section, click on the Discord app.
Toggle the switch under “Show notifications in action center” to turn notifications on or off.
Use the other options in this section (e.g., “Show notification banners,” “Play a sound when a notification arrives”) to customize how Discord notifications are displayed and handled on your system.

To access and customize notification settings on Windows 7:

Click on the Start menu and select “Control Panel.”
Click on “System and Security” and then click on “Action Center.”
In the “Notifications” section, click on the Discord app.
Toggle the switch under “Show notifications in action center” to turn notifications on or off.
Use the other options in this section (e.g., “Show notification banners,” “Play a sound when a notification arrives”) to customize how Discord notifications are displayed and handled on your system.

How to Turn Off Discord Notifications on a Mac

To turn off Discord notifications on a Mac using the “Do Not Disturb” mode:

Open Discord and click on the server or channel for which you want to disable notifications.
Click on the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the notification settings.
Click on the “Do Not Disturb” toggle to turn it on. This will pause all notifications for the selected server or channel.

To customize the “Do Not Disturb” mode settings:

Open Discord and click on the server or channel for which you want to disable notifications.
Click on the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the notification settings.
Click on the “Do Not Disturb” toggle to turn it on.
Click on the “Customize” button to access the “Do Not Disturb” settings.
Use the options in this window to customize how the “Do Not Disturb” mode works (e.g., specify a time period for the mode to be active, and allow certain keywords or users to bypass the mode).

Note: Using the “Do Not Disturb” mode will pause all notifications for the selected server or channel. To disable notifications permanently, you will need to disable them using the steps in the next section.

Disabling Notifications

To permanently disable notifications for a specific server or channel on Discord:

Open Discord and click on the server or channel for which you want to disable notifications.
Click on the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the notification settings.
Toggle the switch next to the server or channel name to turn notifications off.
Alternatively, you can right-click on the server or channel in the server or channel list and select the “Mute” option from the context menu to disable notifications.

Note: Disabling notifications for a server or channel will prevent you from receiving any notifications for that server or channel, including direct messages or @ mentions from other users. To disable these notifications specifically, you will need to mute specific users as described in a previous section.

How to Turn Off Discord Notifications on Android

To mute notifications for an entire server on Android:

Open Discord and tap on the server for which you want to disable notifications.
Tap on the server name at the top of the screen to open the server’s settings.
In the server’s settings, tap on the “Notifications” option.
Toggle the switch next to “Mute server” to turn server notifications off.

Alternatively, you can long-press on the server in the server list and select the “Mute server” option from the context menu to mute notifications.

Note: Muting server notifications will not prevent you from receiving direct messages or @ mentions from other users in the server. To disable these notifications, you will need to mute specific channels or users as described in the next sections.

Muting Specific Channels

To mute notifications for specific channels on Android:

Open Discord and tap on the server that contains the channel for which you want to disable notifications.
Tap on the channel name to open the channel’s settings.
In the channel’s settings, tap on the “Notifications” option.
Toggle the switch next to “Mute channel” to turn channel notifications off.

Alternatively, you can long-press on the channel in the server’s channel list and select the “Mute channel” option from the context menu to mute notifications.

Alternative Chat Mute Method

To use the alternative chat mute method on Android:

Open Discord and tap on the server or channel for which you want to disable notifications.
Tap on the server or channel name at the top of the screen to open the server or channel settings.
In the server or channel settings, tap on the “Do Not Disturb” option.
Toggle the switch next to “Do Not Disturb” to turn the mode on. This will pause all notifications for the selected server or channel.

To customize the “Do Not Disturb” mode settings:

Open Discord and tap on the server or channel for which you want to disable notifications.
Tap on the server or channel name at the top of the screen to open the server or channel settings.
In the server or channel settings, tap on the “Do Not Disturb” option.
Tap on the “Customize” button to access the “Do Not Disturb” settings.

Use the options in this window to customize how the “Do Not Disturb” mode works (e.g., specify a time period for the mode to be active, and allow certain keywords or users to bypass the mode).

Muting Specific Users

To mute notifications from a specific user on Android:

Open Discord and tap on the server that contains the user for whom you want to disable notifications.
Long-press on the user’s name in the server’s member list and select the “Mute” option from the context menu.

Alternatively, you can follow these steps:

Open Discord and tap on the server that contains the user for whom you want to disable notifications.
Tap on the user’s name to open their profile.
Tap on the “Mute” button in the user’s profile.

Note: Muting notifications from a specific user will not prevent you from receiving direct messages from them. To disable direct message notifications, you will need to use the “Do Not Disturb” mode or disable notifications for the entire server or specific channels as described in previous sections.

Disabling Mobile Notifications

To disable notifications for the Discord app on Android:

Go to your device’s “Settings” menu and tap on “Apps & notifications.”
Tap on the Discord app.
Tap on the “App notifications” option.
Toggle the switch next to “Allow Notifications” to turn notifications off for the Discord app.
Alternatively, you can long-press on the Discord app icon on your home screen and select the “App info” option from the context menu. This will open the Discord app’s settings, where you can disable notifications as described above.

To customize mobile notification settings for the Discord app on Android:

Go to your device’s “Settings” menu and tap on “Apps & notifications.”
Tap on the Discord app.
Tap on the “App notifications” option.
Use the options in this window (e.g., “Importance,” “Show on the lock screen,” “Overlay,” “Vibrate”) to customize how Discord notifications are displayed and handled on your device.

How to Turn Off Discord Notifications on an iPhone

To disable notifications for the Discord app on an iPhone:

Go to your device’s “Settings” menu and tap on “Notifications.”
Scroll down and tap on the Discord app.
Toggle the switch next to “Allow Notifications” to turn notifications off for the Discord app.

Alternatively, you can swipe left on the Discord app icon on your home screen and tap on the “More” button (three dots icon). This will open the Discord app’s settings, where you can disable notifications as described above.

To customize notification settings for the Discord app on an iPhone:

Go to your device’s “Settings” menu and tap on “Notifications.”
Scroll down and tap on the Discord app.
Use the options in this window (e.g., “Alerts,” “Badge App Icon,” “Show on Lock Screen,” “Sounds”) to customize how Discord notifications are displayed and handled on your device.

Note: Disabling notifications for the Discord app will prevent you from receiving any notifications from the app, including direct messages or @ mentions from other users. To disable these notifications specifically, you will need to mute specific users or channels as described in previous sections.

How to Turn Off Discord Email Notifications

To disable email notifications in Discord:

Open Discord and click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to open your User Settings.
In the left menu, click on the “Notifications” option.
In the “Notifications” menu, click on the “Email” tab.

Toggle the switch next to “Allow email notifications” to turn email notifications off.

Alternatively, you can click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen and then click on the “Privacy & Safety” option in the left menu. From here, you can click on the “Email” tab and disable email notifications as described above.

To customize email notification settings in Discord:

Open Discord and click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to open your User Settings.
In the left menu, click on the “Notifications” option.
In the “Notifications” menu, click on the “Email” tab.

Use the options in this window (e.g., “Send me email notifications for,” “Send me weekly summary emails,” and “Send me a notification when someone I don’t share a server with messages me”) to customize how email notifications are handled in Discord.

Customizing Notification Settings for Individual Channels or Servers

To customize notification settings for a specific channel or server in Discord:

Open Discord and click on the server or channel for which you want to customize notification settings.
Click on the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the notification settings.
Use the options in this window to customize how notifications are handled for the selected server or channel.
For example, you can choose to only receive notifications for certain keywords, or you can mute notifications for a certain amount of time. You can also choose to only receive notifications when you are mentioned specifically (using @) or when you receive a direct message.

Note: Customizing notification settings for a specific server or channel will not affect notifications from other servers or channels. You will need to customize the notification settings for each server or channel separately.

Disabling Notifications for Specific Types of Messages

To disable notifications for specific types of messages in Discord:

Open Discord and click on the server or channel for which you want to customize notification settings.
Click on the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the notification settings.
Use the options in this window to customize how notifications are handled for the selected server or channel.

For example, you can disable notifications for @ mentions by toggling the switch next to “Mentioned” to the off position. You can also disable notifications for direct messages by toggling the switch next to “Private messages” to the off position.

To disable notifications for server invites, you will need to access your User Settings. To do this, click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen and then click on the “Notifications” option in the left menu. From here, you can click on the “Invites” tab and toggle the switch next to “Allow server invites” to the off position.

Note: Disabling notifications for specific types of messages will only affect the selected server or channel. You will need to customize the notification settings for each server or channel separately if you want to disable notifications for specific types of messages in multiple servers or channels.

Tips for Managing Notifications on Discord

Here are some tips for managing notifications on Discord:

Organize your channels and servers effectively to reduce the number of notifications you receive. For example, you can create separate channels for different topics or use channel categories to group similar channels together. This will help you focus on the channels and servers that are most important to you and ignore the less important ones.
Use mute and notification settings to focus on important messages while ignoring less important ones. For example, you can mute notifications for channels or servers that you don’t need to be active in all the time, or you can customize your notification settings to only receive notifications for certain keywords or @ mentions.
Manage your notifications on mobile devices effectively to stay on top of important messages while avoiding distractions. You can use the notification center to see all your notifications in one place, or you can disable notifications for certain apps or time periods to help you focus.
Use the “Do Not Disturb” mode on Discord to pause all notifications for a specific server or channel. This can be useful if you need to focus on a task and don’t want to be interrupted by notifications.
Experiment with different notification settings to find what works best for you. Everyone has different needs and preferences when it comes to notifications, so don’t be afraid to try out different configurations to find what works best for you.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Discord notifications can be a useful way to stay informed about what’s happening in your servers and channels, but they can also be a source of distraction if they’re not managed effectively.

To turn off Discord notifications, you can use the following steps:

On a Windows PC: access server, channel, or user notification settings and toggle the switch next to “Mute” to disable notifications. Alternatively, you can use the Windows notification settings to disable notifications for the Discord app.

On a Mac: use the “Do Not Disturb” mode to pause notifications, or access the notification settings for specific servers or channels and disable notifications permanently.

On Android: mute specific servers, channels, or users to disable notifications, or use the “Do Not Disturb” mode to pause notifications. You can also disable notifications for the Discord app in the device’s “Apps & notifications” settings.

On an iPhone: disable notifications for the Discord app in the device’s “Notifications” settings, or mute specific servers, channels, or users to disable notifications.

By managing your notifications effectively, you can improve your productivity and reduce distractions while using Discord. Experiment with different notification settings and find what works best for you to get the most out of the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions related to turning off Discord notifications:

How do I disable notifications for a specific server or channel in Discord?

To disable notifications for a specific server or channel, click on the server or channel and then click on the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen. From here, you can toggle the switch next to “Mute” to disable notifications. Alternatively, you can use the “Do Not Disturb” mode to pause notifications for a specific server or channel.

How do I disable notifications for a specific user in Discord?

To disable notifications for a specific user, go to the server that contains the user and long-press on their name in the member list. From the context menu, select the “Mute” option to disable notifications from that user.

How do I disable notifications for the Discord app on my phone?

To disable notifications for the Discord app on your phone, go to the “Apps & notifications” or “Notifications” settings for your device and tap on the Discord app. From here, you can toggle the switch next to “Allow notifications” or “Allow Notifications” to disable notifications for the app.

How do I disable email notifications in Discord?

To disable email notifications in Discord, click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen and then click on the “Notifications” option in the left menu. From here, you can click on the “Email” tab and toggle the switch next to “Allow email notifications” to the off position. Alternatively, you can click on the gear icon and then click on the “Privacy & Safety” option in the left menu, and then click on the “Email” tab to disable email notifications.

How do I customize notification settings for specific channels or servers in Discord?

To customize notification settings for a specific channel or server, click on the server or channel and then click on the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen. From here, you can use the options in the notification settings window to customize how notifications are handled for the selected server or channel.

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