Do you own a server with a lot of members to manage and verify? If so, Discord provides multiple security options called Verification Levels. By setting the Verification Levels within a server, you and your members can stay protected and safe.

What this article covers:

Verification Levels
- None
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Highest
Finding Verification Settings
- Desktop/Browser
- Mobile
Frequently Asked Questions

Verification Levels

Verification Levels refer to the levels of security a user must meet before they're allowed to send text messages in a channel. This is particularly useful in preventing bots and spam accounts from mass-joining your server, especially if you've made it public or have a never-expiring Instant Invite hanging around the web somewhere. Let's explore the five different levels of verification and understand how each one works.

NOTE: Having a verified phone number supersedes all other requirements. This means that if a user has a verified phone number on their Discord account, they can participate in servers with any verification level, without needing to meet the email verification or time-based requirements.

None

Verification Level: None

Selecting None will forego any verification security, and anyone who enters your server will be able to chat immediately upon entering. Better suited for private servers amongst your buddies.

Low

Verification Level: Low

If you've set your server verification settings to Low, the user must have a verified email on their Discord account before they're approved to participate in the server. Steps for verifying your email can be found in this article.

Medium

Verification Level: Medium

Medium server verification settings will require your Discord account to have a verified email. It must be verified for longer than five minutes before you are able to start chatting in the server.

High

Verification Level: High

High is the next step security setting you can lockdown your server with. Including requiring a verified email AND being registered on Discord for more than 5 minutes. You must also be present in the server for longer than 10 minutes.

Highest

Verification Level: Highest

Highest is the maximum level of security you can add to your server. In addition to everything above (verified email, registered user for 5+ minutes, and server member for 10+ minutes), they will also need to have a verified phone number attached to their Discord account.

If you’re running into issues while verifying your account for a server, please reach out to the server’s admin for further assistance.

Finding Verification Settings

If you would like to change the Verification Levels for your server, you can do so on browser, desktop client, or mobile app.

Desktop/Browser

1. Press the dropdown menu next to your server’s name to navigate to your Server Settings.

2. Select the Safety Setup tab and navigate to Verification Level.

To find Verification Levels: Go to Server Settings > Safety Setup in the desktop Discord app

3. To choose between different Verification Levels, select either the current verification level box or the Change button on the right. A dropdown menu will appear with all available levels. Select your desired level, and you're all set!

Discord server Verification Levels on the desktop app

If you have a community-enabled server, head into Server Settings > Safety Setup > DM and Spam Protection to set your community server’s Verification Level.

Mobile

1. Head over to your Server Settings by tapping your server’s name and the cogwheel icon [].

2. Once you’re redirected to Server Settings, tap Moderation.

3. You can choose which Verification Level you would like to set for the server by selecting either: None, Low, Medium, High, or Highest.

Discord server Verification Levels on the mobile app

4. After you have made your choice, press Save in the upper right corner to save your changes. Once you’ve saved your changes, the Verification Level for your server should be set!

Save button in the upper right corner of the mobile app

If you’re encountering any issues or have further questions, please reach out to our Support team for further assistance: https://dis.gd/contact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens if a user doesn't meet the verification requirements?

A: Users who don't meet the verification requirements won't be able to send text messages in the server channels or join voice channels. They'll need to complete the required verification steps based on the server's settings before they can participate.

Q: Do I still need to meet other requirements if I have a verified phone number?

A: No. Having a verified phone number supersedes all other requirements.

Q: Can different channels have different verification levels?

A: No, verification levels are set server-wide and apply to all channels within that server. However, you can use channel-specific permissions for additional control over who can access and interact in specific channels.

Q: Can server administrators bypass verification requirements?

A: Yes, server administrators and moderators with appropriate permissions can send messages regardless of the verification level settings.

Q: What should I do if I'm having trouble meeting verification requirements?

A: If you’re encountering any issues or have further questions, please reach out to our Support team for further assistance: https://dis.gd/contact.