Why Discord Server Discovery Eligibility Check Keeps Failing on Submit

You have built a community, configured your server settings, and clicked the Submit button for Discord Server Discovery. Instead of approval, you see an error message that the eligibility check failed. This typically happens because your server does not meet one or more of Discord’s automatic requirements, such as having a minimum number of members, active moderation tools, or a complete server setup. This article explains why the eligibility check fails and provides the exact steps to fix each requirement so you can resubmit successfully.

Why Discord Server Discovery Eligibility Check Fails

Discord requires servers in Server Discovery to meet a specific set of criteria. The eligibility check runs automatically when you click Submit. If any criterion is not met, the check fails immediately without showing which requirement is missing. The most common reasons for failure include:

Your server must have at least 1,000 members. This is a hard requirement that Discord does not waive. The member count includes all members who have joined, not just online users. Servers with fewer members will always fail the eligibility check.

Your server must have Community features enabled. Server Discovery is only available for Community servers. If you have not enabled Community in your server settings, the Discovery tab will not appear at all.

Your server must have a moderation system in place. Discord checks for the presence of at least one role with the Moderate Members permission. Additionally, the server must have a configured verification level of Medium or higher. Servers with no moderation roles or a Low verification level will fail.

Your server must have a profile picture, a description, and at least one channel in a visible category. Empty or incomplete servers will not pass the eligibility check. Discord also requires that the server has not been flagged for violating the Terms of Service or Community Guidelines.

Steps to Fix Discord Server Discovery Eligibility Failures

Follow these steps in order. After each step, return to Server Settings > Discovery and click Submit again. The eligibility check will re-evaluate your server.

1. Enable Community Features
   Open Server Settings > Enable Community. Click the Get Started button. Follow the prompts to set up a rules channel, a community updates channel, and a verification level. Discord requires this step before Discovery is available.
2. Increase Server Member Count to 1,000 or More
   Invite members from other platforms, promote your server on social media, or use Discord’s built-in invite system. The member count must be at least 1,000. You can check the count in Server Settings > Members. If you are below 1,000, the eligibility check will fail regardless of other settings.
3. Assign the Moderate Members Permission
   Go to Server Settings > Roles. Create a new role or edit an existing one. Under the General Permissions section, enable the Moderate Members permission. Assign this role to at least one person. Without this permission, Discord considers your server unmoderated.
4. Set Verification Level to Medium or Higher
   Go to Server Settings > Moderation > Verification Level. Change the setting to Medium (must have a verified email on their Discord account) or High (must be registered for more than 5 minutes). Highest (must have a verified phone number) also works but may reduce member growth. Low and None cause the eligibility check to fail.
5. Upload a Server Profile Picture and Write a Description
   Go to Server Settings > Overview. Click the current icon to upload a new image. The image must be at least 512×512 pixels and in PNG or JPG format. In the Description field, write a clear summary of your server’s purpose. The description must be at least 50 characters long. Both fields are required for Discovery.
6. Create at Least One Public Text Channel
   Go to Server Settings > Channels. Create a new text channel under a category that is visible to all members. The channel must have a name and be accessible by the @everyone role. Discord rejects servers that have no visible channels.
7. Check Server Safety Status
   Go to Server Settings > Safety Setup. Ensure no warnings or violations are listed. If Discord has flagged your server for spam, harassment, or other violations, you must resolve those issues through Discord’s Trust and Safety team before resubmitting.
8. Submit Again from Server Discovery
   Go to Server Settings > Discovery. Click the Submit button. The eligibility check will run again. If it still fails, review the steps above to confirm every requirement is met.

If Discord Server Discovery Still Fails After the Main Fix

Even after completing all the steps above, some servers still fail the eligibility check. The following issues may be blocking your submission.

The server has fewer than 1,000 members but I see a Discovery tab

The Discovery tab appears once you enable Community, but the eligibility check still enforces the 1,000-member minimum. You cannot bypass this requirement. Focus on growing your member count through invitations, cross-promotion, or integration with other platforms.

I assigned Moderate Members but the check still fails

The role must be assigned to at least one actual member of the server. Creating the role is not enough. Go to Server Settings > Members, find a member, click the three dots, and assign the role with Moderate Members permission. Then resubmit.

My server is new and has no history

Discord requires that servers be at least a few weeks old before they are eligible for Discovery. There is no official time limit, but servers created less than 30 days ago often fail. Wait and continue building your community. Resubmit after a month.

The server has a custom invite link that violates Discord guidelines

If your server’s invite link or vanity URL contains prohibited content, the eligibility check may fail. Go to Server Settings > Invites and remove any invite links that include profanity, impersonation, or spam patterns. Use a clean, simple invite code.

Discord Server Discovery Eligibility Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Minimum Value	Common Failure Reason
Member count	1,000	Server has fewer than 1,000 members
Community features	Enabled	Server is not a Community server
Moderate Members permission	Assigned to at least one role	No role has the permission or no member holds the role
Verification level	Medium or higher	Set to Low or None
Server profile picture	512×512 pixels, PNG or JPG	No image or image is too small
Server description	50 characters minimum	Field is empty or too short
Public text channel	At least one visible channel	All channels are hidden or deleted
No violations	Clean safety status	Server has active warnings or bans from Discord

You can now check each requirement against your server settings and fix the specific failure. Start by enabling Community features if you have not done so. Then assign the Moderate Members permission and set your verification level to Medium. After meeting all requirements, resubmit from Server Settings > Discovery. For servers that still fail, check the member count and server age. Use the Server Insights feature to track member growth and moderation activity before your next submission.