Discord on mobile sends a default notification sound for every message in every server. This can be distracting when you want different sounds for work servers versus gaming servers. The mobile app lets you override the global notification sound on a per-server basis. This article shows you how to change the notification sound for each server individually on iOS and Android.
The default notification sound is the same for all servers until you change it. Each server has its own Notification Settings menu where you can pick a different sound. Once set, that server will use the custom sound for all messages, mentions, and direct replies.
You need the Discord mobile app version 200 or later. The feature is available on both iOS and Android. You cannot set a custom sound for individual channels within a server — the sound applies to the whole server.
Key Takeaways: Setting a Custom Notification Sound per Server on Discord Mobile
- Server Settings > Notification Settings > Notification Sound: Choose a custom sound for the entire server.
- Server Settings > Notification Settings > Override Default: Enable this toggle to use the custom sound instead of the global sound.
- Global Notification Sound (User Settings > Notifications): The default sound that applies to all servers unless overridden per server.
How Discord Mobile Notification Sounds Work
Discord mobile has two layers of notification sounds. The global sound applies to all servers unless you override it for a specific server. The per-server sound replaces the global sound only for that server. You set the per-server sound inside the server’s own notification settings.
The feature exists on the mobile app only. Desktop and web versions of Discord do not have per-server notification sounds. If you change the sound on mobile, it syncs to your account but only affects mobile notifications.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have these things ready:
- Discord mobile app version 200 or later installed on your phone
- At least one server where you are a member
- Push notifications enabled for that server in Notification Settings
Steps to Change the Notification Sound for a Single Server
Follow these steps on your iPhone or Android phone. The steps are the same for both platforms.
- Open Discord and go to the server
Tap the Discord app icon to open it. On the server list on the left side of the screen, tap the server icon for the server you want to change. - Open Server Settings
Tap the three-dot menu icon next to the server name at the top of the screen. A menu appears. Tap Settings or Server Settings depending on your app version. - Tap Notification Settings
In the Server Settings menu, scroll down and tap Notification Settings. This opens the notification preferences for this server. - Enable Override Default
At the top of the Notification Settings screen, find the toggle labeled Override Default. Tap the toggle to turn it on. This tells Discord to use a custom sound for this server instead of the global sound. - Select a custom notification sound
Below the Override Default toggle, you see a list of available sounds. Tap a sound name to preview it. The sound plays once so you can hear it. Tap the sound again to select it. The selected sound has a checkmark next to it. - Save the setting
After you select the sound, tap the back arrow at the top left of the screen. The setting saves automatically. You do not need to press a save button.
The new sound applies immediately. Next time you receive a notification from this server, it uses the custom sound. Repeat these steps for each server where you want a different sound.
If the Custom Notification Sound Does Not Play
Sometimes the custom sound does not play even after you set it. This happens for a few reasons.
Override Default Toggle Is Off
The most common cause is the Override Default toggle being turned off. Go back to Server Settings > Notification Settings and check that the toggle is on. If it is off, the global sound plays instead of the custom one.
Push Notifications Are Disabled for the Server
If push notifications are disabled for the server, no sound plays at all. Go to Server Settings > Notification Settings and make sure Push Notifications is set to All Messages or Only @mentions. If it is set to Nothing, no notification sound plays.
Phone Sound Settings Interfere
Your phone’s sound profile may override Discord’s sound. On iPhone, check that the silent switch is not on. On Android, check that Do Not Disturb is not blocking Discord sounds. Also check that the Discord notification channel is not muted in your phone’s system settings.
Discord Mobile Notification Sound Options: Default vs Custom
| Item | Global Default Sound | Per-Server Custom Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Where to set it | User Settings > Notifications > Notification Sound | Server Settings > Notification Settings > Notification Sound |
| Applies to | All servers | One server only |
| Number of sounds available | 5 sounds | 5 sounds |
| Requires Override Default toggle | No | Yes |
| Syncs to desktop | No | No |
Discord offers the same five sounds for both global and per-server settings: Default, Chime, Click, Pop, and Ring. You cannot upload custom audio files. You can only choose from these five.
How to Reset a Server Back to the Global Sound
If you want a server to use the global default sound again, turn off the Override Default toggle. Follow steps 1 through 3 from the main instructions. Then tap the Override Default toggle to turn it off. The server now uses the global sound from User Settings.
Alternatively, you can change the per-server sound back to Default. Tap Default from the sound list and then turn off Override Default. The result is the same — the global sound plays.
Conclusion
You can now set a different notification sound for each Discord server on your mobile device. Use Server Settings > Notification Settings to enable Override Default and pick a sound. This helps you distinguish work servers from gaming servers without looking at your phone. To go further, also set custom notification text tones for each server using your phone’s system notification settings.