Starting October 1, 2026, gifting a Discord Nitro subscription to another user during the promotion period earns you a free familiar Avatar Decoration of your choice. If your gift qualifies, you'll see a banner during checkout confirming you're eligible to claim your reward.
What this article covers:
What Do I Get?
- Offer: Gift a Nitro subscription (monthly or annual) to another user during the promotion window, and get one free familiar Avatar Decoration of your choice.
- Who's Eligible: Anyone who gifts an eligible Nitro subscription during the promotion period. You don't need an active Nitro subscription yourself to take part.
- Promotion Period: October 1, 2026 through November 2, 2026.
- How Many You Can Earn: You can gift Nitro up to 3 times during the promotion to collect all 3 familiars. After you've claimed all 3, you won't be eligible for additional rewards through this promotion.
Note: Look for the promotion banner before you buy to confirm you're eligible. If you don't see the banner, you're not currently eligible for this promotion. Not all users will be eligible.
Example of Promotion Banner
Which Familiar Can I Choose?
When your gift qualifies, you'll be prompted to choose one familiar Avatar Decoration:
- Hex: black cat
- Crowseph: black crow
- Umbra: void-like fox
What is Discord Nitro?
Discord Nitro is our subscription plan that gives you access to special perks that'll make your time on Discord as fun as ever! Personalize and enhance your experience with popular perks like HD streaming, 500MB file uploads, profile and avatar customizations, 2 free Server Boosts, and more:
- Custom Emojis
- Discord App Color Themes
- Super Reactions
- Avatar Decorations
- Unique Server Profiles
- Server Boosts
- More Nitro & Nitro Basic perks
How Do I Claim My Reward?
Desktop
1. Gift a Nitro subscription to another user during the promotion period.
Gifting a Nitro Subscription on Desktop
2. Once your gift qualifies, you'll be prompted to choose your familiar.
Choosing a Familiar After Your Gift Qualifies on Desktop
3. Your familiar Avatar Decoration will be added to your profile. You can view it any time in the Profile Editor.
Mobile
1. Gift a Nitro subscription to another user during the promotion period.
Gifting a Nitro Subscription on Mobile
2. Once your gift qualifies, tap to choose your familiar.
Tapping to Choose a Familiar After Your Gift Qualifies on Mobile
3. Your familiar Avatar Decoration will be added to your profile. You can view it any time in Profile Editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is divided into sections:
Promotion Details
Q: How long does this promotion run for?
A: From October 1, 2026 through November 2, 2026.
Q: Can I choose more than one familiar?
A: Yes. You can gift Nitro up to 3 times during the promotion to collect all 3 familiars.
Eligibility
Q: Do I need my own Nitro subscription to earn a familiar?
A: No, you don't need an active Nitro subscription yourself. You just need to gift one to another user.
Q: Does gifting Nitro Basic or Server Boosts count toward this promotion?
A: No, only Nitro (monthly or annual) gifts count toward this promotion.
Q: What if my recipient already has Nitro?
A: If they have an active subscription, or a different subscription tier than the one you gifted, the new subscription will be added to their account as Account Credit instead. See Claiming a Nitro Gift FAQ for more detail.
Redemption Issues
Q: I gifted Nitro but didn't get a reward prompt. What should I do?
A: This usually means your gift doesn't qualify for the promotion. You'll see a banner during the Nitro gifting flow letting you know if your gift is eligible.
Q: I already claimed a familiar during this promotion. Can I claim another?
A: Yes, you can gift Nitro up to 3 times during the promotion to collect all 3 familiars. After you've claimed all 3, you won't be eligible for additional rewards through this promotion.