You want to stop a noisy Discord server from pinging you every time someone sends a message, but you do not want to leave the server or miss important announcements. Discord includes a built-in mute feature that lets you silence a server entirely or tone down specific channels without leaving the community. This article explains how to mute a Discord server notification on desktop and mobile, how to customize which alerts you still see, and what happens when you mute a server.
Discord servers can have hundreds of members posting messages, images, and links at all hours. The constant pings and notification badges can become overwhelming, especially for work or study servers. Muting a server stops these interruptions while keeping you in the server so you can read messages at your own pace.
Key Takeaways: Muting a Discord Server Without Leaving
- Right-click server icon > Mute Server: Silences all notifications from that server instantly on desktop.
- Server drop-down menu > Mute Server: Access the same mute option on mobile by tapping the server name.
- Server Settings > Notification Settings: Suppress @everyone and @here pings while keeping other alerts active.
What Happens When You Mute a Discord Server
Muting a Discord server does not remove you from the server. You remain a member and can still see all messages in every channel. The mute only affects notifications. When a server is muted, you will not receive push notifications on your phone or desktop. The server icon in the channel list will not show a red badge with the number of unread messages. You will still see new messages when you open the server, but Discord will not alert you about them.
There are two levels of muting: Mute Server and Suppress @everyone and @here. Mute Server silences everything, including direct mentions of your username. Suppress @everyone and @here only blocks mass pings while still notifying you when someone types your username directly. You can choose the level that fits your need.
What Muting Does Not Change
Muting a server does not affect your ability to send messages, join voice channels, or use server features. It does not change your roles or permissions. The server owner and moderators cannot see that you have muted the server. Muting is a client-side setting that only affects your account on the device where you set it. If you mute a server on your phone, the mute does not automatically apply to your desktop or web app.
Steps to Mute a Discord Server on Desktop
The desktop method works on the Discord app for Windows and macOS, as well as the web version in a browser.
- Open Discord and locate the server
Look at the left sidebar where all your servers appear. Scroll until you find the server you want to mute. - Right-click the server icon
A context menu opens with several options. Do not left-click because that switches to the server instead of showing the menu. - Select Mute Server from the menu
Hover over Mute Server to see the submenu. You can choose Until I turn it back on for permanent muting, or For 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, or 8 hours for temporary muting. Click your preferred duration. - Confirm the mute
Discord immediately applies the mute. The server icon shows a small slash icon over the notification bell to indicate it is muted. You will no longer receive notifications from that server.
How to Unmute a Server on Desktop
To unmute a server, right-click the server icon again and select Mute Server. The checkmark next to the option disappears, and notifications resume.
Steps to Mute a Discord Server on Mobile
The mobile method works on the Discord app for iOS and Android. The steps are nearly identical on both platforms.
- Open the Discord app and tap the server name
At the top of the screen, you see the name of the server you are currently viewing. Tap the server name to open the server drop-down menu. - Tap Mute Server in the menu
Scroll down in the drop-down menu until you find Mute Server. Tap it. - Choose a mute duration
A pop-up appears with options: Until I turn it back on, 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, or 8 hours. Tap your choice. The server is now muted. - Verify the mute
The server icon shows a bell with a slash through it. You will not receive push notifications from this server.
How to Unmute a Server on Mobile
Tap the server name again, tap Mute Server in the menu, and then tap Unmute in the pop-up. Notifications resume immediately.
How to Suppress @everyone and @here Pings Only
If you want to stay notified when someone mentions your username but block mass pings like @everyone and @here, you can suppress those pings without muting the entire server.
- Right-click the server icon on desktop
The context menu appears. Do not select Mute Server. - Select Notification Settings
Click Notification Settings from the context menu. A settings window opens. - Toggle off @everyone and @here
Under Server Notification Settings, find the option Suppress @everyone and @here. Toggle the switch to the on position. This blocks all @everyone and @here pings from this server. - Save the changes
Discord saves the setting automatically. You will still receive notifications when someone types your username directly.
On mobile, tap the server name, tap Notification Settings, then toggle Suppress @everyone and @here to on.
How to Mute Specific Channels Instead of the Whole Server
Sometimes only one or two channels are noisy while the rest of the server is fine. You can mute individual channels without muting the entire server.
- Right-click the channel name on desktop
In the channel list on the left, right-click the text channel or voice channel you want to mute. - Select Mute Channel
From the context menu, click Mute Channel. You can choose Until I turn it back on or a temporary duration. - Confirm the mute
The channel name shows a bell with a slash. You will not receive notifications from that channel while other channels in the server continue to notify you.
On mobile, tap and hold the channel name, then tap Mute Channel and choose a duration.
Common Questions About Muting Discord Server Notifications
Does muting a server hide the server from my list?
No. The server remains visible in your server list. Muting only stops notifications. If you want to hide a server without leaving it, you can collapse the server category or use the Folder feature to group servers together.
Does muting a server affect direct messages from members?
No. Direct messages from server members are separate from server notifications. Muting a server does not silence DMs. If a server member sends you a direct message, you will still receive the notification.
Does muting a server on desktop also mute it on mobile?
No. Mute settings are per device. If you mute a server on your Windows desktop, you must mute it again on your iPhone or Android phone. Discord does not sync mute settings across devices.
Can server moderators see that I muted the server?
No. Muting is a client-side setting that only your account sees. Server owners and moderators have no way to know which members have muted the server.
Discord Notification Mute Options: Full Mute vs Suppress @everyone
| Item | Mute Server | Suppress @everyone and @here |
|---|---|---|
| Effect | Silences all notifications from the server | Blocks only @everyone and @here pings |
| Direct mentions | Blocked | Still received |
| Unread badge | Hidden | Still shown |
| Push notification | Blocked | Blocked only for mass pings |
| Best for | Completely avoiding a server without leaving | Staying informed while avoiding spam pings |
Muting a Discord server gives you control over your notification environment without forcing you to leave the community. You can mute the entire server, suppress @everyone and @here pings, or mute individual channels. The mute setting applies only to the device you are using, so repeat the process on each device where you want silence. If you need to avoid a server temporarily, use the timed mute option for 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, or 8 hours. For servers you rarely check but do not want to leave, use permanent mute and visit the server manually when you have time.