You want to set up a game night, a voice chat hangout, or a community Q&A directly from your phone. Discord Mobile lets you create server events that appear on the server calendar and notify members. This article explains how to schedule a server event using the Discord iOS and Android apps. You will learn the exact steps to create, edit, and manage events from your mobile device.
Key Takeaways: Scheduling Server Events on Discord Mobile
- Server dropdown menu > Create Event: Opens the event creation form where you set name, time, and channel.
- Event type options: Choose between Voice Channel, Stage Channel, or External Event — each has different audience and channel requirements.
- Event time zone handling: Discord automatically converts times based on each member’s device settings, so no manual time zone adjustment is needed.
How Discord Server Events Work on Mobile
Server events in Discord are scheduled activities that appear in the server’s event list and optionally send a notification to members. On mobile, the feature is available in the server dropdown menu. You need the Create Events permission in the server to create events. Events can be tied to a specific voice channel or stage channel, or they can be external events that do not require a Discord voice channel. The event creator can edit the event details after creation, and members can indicate interest by pressing the Interested button.
Before you start, ensure you have the latest version of Discord installed from the App Store or Google Play Store. You must be a member of the server where you want to create the event, and you must have the required permission. If you do not see the Create Event option, contact a server administrator to grant you the Create Events permission.
Steps to Schedule a Server Event From Discord Mobile
- Open the server dropdown menu
On the Discord home screen, tap the server name at the top of the channel list. This opens a dropdown menu with server options. - Tap Create Event
Scroll down the dropdown menu and tap Create Event. The event creation form appears. - Enter the event name
In the Event Name field, type a clear name for your event, such as “Friday Game Night” or “Weekly Q&A.” - Set the event start time and date
Tap the Start Time field. Use the date picker to choose the date and then the time picker to set the start time. Discord uses your device’s time zone automatically. You can also set an end time by tapping End Time and repeating the process. - Choose the event type
Tap Event Type. You have three options:
– Voice Channel: The event takes place in a specific voice channel. Members can join the voice channel during the event.
– Stage Channel: The event takes place in a stage channel, suitable for presentations or Q&A sessions.
– External Event: The event does not use a Discord voice or stage channel. Use this for in-person meetups or events on other platforms. - Select the channel (if applicable)
If you chose Voice Channel or Stage Channel, tap Channel and select the desired voice or stage channel from the list. For External Event, you can add a Location field, such as a URL or physical address. - Add a description (optional)
Tap the Description field and type details about the event, such as rules, agenda, or what members should bring. - Set notification preferences
Toggle Send a notification to @everyone to send a server-wide notification about the event. This option is only available if you have the Mention @everyone permission. - Tap Create Event
Review all details, then tap Create Event at the top of the screen. The event appears in the server’s event list and on the server calendar.
Managing and Editing Events After Creation
After you create an event, you can edit it or cancel it from the mobile app. Tap the event in the server event list. On the event details screen, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. From the menu, you can choose Edit Event to change the name, time, channel, or description. You can also choose Cancel Event to remove the event entirely. Canceling an event notifies all members who marked themselves as interested.
If you want to see who is interested in your event, tap the event and scroll down to the Interested section. You can see a list of members who pressed the Interested button. This helps you estimate attendance.
Common Issues and Limitations When Scheduling Events on Mobile
Event creation button is missing
If you do not see the Create Event option in the server dropdown menu, you likely lack the Create Events permission. Contact a server administrator to grant you this permission. Also, verify that your Discord app is updated to the latest version.
Time zone confusion
Discord automatically converts event times based on each member’s device time zone. You do not need to set a time zone manually. If members report incorrect times, ask them to check their device time zone settings in their phone’s system settings.
Cannot select a voice channel
If you choose Voice Channel or Stage Channel but the channel list is empty, the server has no voice channels. Ask a server administrator to create a voice channel first. Alternatively, use the External Event type to schedule the event without a channel.
Notification not sent
The Send a notification to @everyone option only appears if you have the Mention @everyone permission. If you do not see the toggle, request the permission from a server admin. You can still create the event without the notification.
Server Event Types: Voice vs Stage vs External
| Item | Voice Channel Event | Stage Channel Event | External Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Event tied to a voice channel where members can talk freely | Event tied to a stage channel for moderated presentations | Event with no Discord channel, for in-person or other platform events |
| Audience size | Up to 99 members in the voice channel | Up to 10,000 listeners | No limit on event interest count |
| Requires channel | Yes, a voice channel must exist | Yes, a stage channel must exist | No channel needed |
| Best use case | Casual voice chats, game sessions | Q&A, announcements, lectures | Real-life meetups, events on other platforms |
You can now schedule server events directly from your Discord mobile app. Use the server dropdown menu to create events with a name, time, and channel. After the event is created, edit or cancel it from the event details screen. For advanced control, consider setting up recurring events using Discord bots.