Discord offers multiple ways to express yourself with emojis. You can use standard emojis, add custom emojis to your server, and even access Twitch emotes. This guide covers how to use the Emoji Picker, manage emoji permissions, and upload custom emojis to personalize your server.
Emoji Picker
Adding an emoji to your message is pretty simple! Just hover your mouse over the grayed-out Emoji Picker button [] to the right of your text bar:
Emoji Picker Button in Text Bar on Desktop
Once the Emoji Picker pops open, you can select your emoji from the list and even filter the emojis by using the buttons at the bottom of the picker:
Emoji Picker Window
Selecting Multiple Emojis
The Emoji Picker will sort custom emojis by server, so they're easy to pick out:
Example of Custom Emojis by Server
If the server’s emojis display with a lock and a purple background, this means these are custom emojis which can be used outside of that server if you have Nitro or Nitro Basic.
Custom created server emojis are server specific; while integrated emojis (i.e. Twitch subscription emotes) are available for use globally.
Wumboji Upgrade
Given a little room to grow, emojis will size up and show a bigger version of themselves! Typing a message with no other characters and just the emoji will result in a wumboji being shown.
Example of Adding a Wumboji
You can have up to 27 wumboji in a message before they get too crowded and size back down.
How to Give or Remove Expression Permissions
As a server owner or admin, you can manage who can add, edit, and remove emojis within your server.
If you would like to allow a role to add custom emojis, you can enable the Create Expressions permission.
Create Expressions Toggle
Additionally, members will need to have the Manage Expressions permission enabled if you would like for them to edit or remove custom emojis.
Manage Expressions Toggle
1. To get started, head into your Server Settings by selecting the drop-down menu located next to the server name.
Server Settings Tab
2. Once directed, choose the Roles tab and select the specific role you would like to manage.
3. While in the Edit Role page, navigate to Permissions.
4. You will now be able to toggle the Create Expressions and Manage Expressions permissions under General Server Permissions.
5. Once the permissions have been set, press Save Changes to confirm the changes you have made.
Navigate to Roles in Server Settings to Set Create Expressions and Manage Expressions
Adding a Custom Emoji
Through Server Settings
In addition to your standard universal emojis, you can easily add custom emojis to your server and sync with your favorite streamers to use their integrated Twitch emotes as well.
Just head into the Server Settings and select the Emoji tab to upload any custom emojis to share with your entire server.
Navigating to Emoji Tab to Upload an Emoji
Keep in mind:
- Emoji names must be at least 2 characters long and can only contain alphanumeric characters and underscores.
- For optimal emoji resolution, you can upload them in sizes up to 128x128 pixels, but they will be resized to 32x32 pixels. Additionally, the emoji file size must be smaller than 256KB.
Without a Nitro subscription, custom emojis can ONLY be used in the server they were uploaded on. If you try to enter an emoji from another server, only the emoji text code will appear.
Emoji Picker Notification for Nitro Subscription Needed
Through Emoji Picker
1. In the Emoji Picker, select Add Emoji to open Emoji Studio.
Add Emoji Button in Emoji Picker
2. Choose a file to upload. Supported formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WEBP.
3. Customize your emoji by resizing, rotating, or zooming. You can also give it a name and select which server to upload it to.
Example of Customizing an Emoji in Emoji Studio
4. When you're finished, select Upload Emoji.
Upload Emoji Button
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use custom emojis from other servers without Discord Nitro?
A: No, custom emojis can only be used in the server where they were uploaded unless you have Discord Nitro or Nitro Basic. With Nitro, you can use custom emojis from any server across Discord.
Q: How many custom emojis can I add to my server?
A: Every server can add up to 50 custom emojis by default. Servers with Nitro or Nitro Basic subscriptions can add an additional 50 animated custom emojis.
Q: What file formats are supported for custom emojis?
A: You can upload custom emojis in JPEG, PNG, GIF, or WEBP format. The file must be smaller than 256KB.
Q: What are wumboji and how do I use them?
A: Wumboji are enlarged emojis that appear when you send a message containing only emojis with no other text. You can use up to 27 emojis before they return to regular size. Note that wumboji don't appear in Compact mode.
Q: Can I use Twitch emotes on Discord?
A: Yes! If you're subscribed to Twitch streamers who have enabled their custom emojis, you can sync your Twitch account to Discord and use their custom emojis globally across any server.
Q: What permissions do I need to add custom emojis to a server?
A: You need to be the server owner or have the Create Expressions permission enabled for your role to add custom emojis to a server.
Q: Why can't I see custom emojis from a specific server in my Emoji Picker?
A: If a server isn't showing in your emoji list, the server admin has disabled the use of custom emojis from other servers in their server settings.