Discord users sometimes see an “Unread” badge on a server or direct message channel, but when they open it, no new message appears. This usually happens because Discord’s notification system can get stuck after a message is deleted, a channel is muted incorrectly, or the app’s local cache becomes out of sync with the server. … Read more
You want to receive push notifications on your phone for Discord DMs, mentions, or replies — but you do not want those same alerts popping up on your desktop computer. By default, Discord syncs notification settings across all devices, so muting one often mutes the other. This article explains how to use Discord’s per-device notification … Read more
You open Discord and see a notification badge showing 5 unread messages. But when you check, there are no new messages. The badge count is stuck or shows the wrong number. This happens when Discord fails to sync the badge state with the actual server activity. It can affect both the taskbar icon and the … Read more
When you type @here in a Discord channel, it sends a notification to every currently online member in that channel. If you manage a large server, these mentions can quickly overwhelm members who do not need to see them. The feature that controls this is called Suppress @here and @everyone, and it is available per … Read more
You expect a pop-up or sound when someone sends you a direct message on Discord, but the notification never arrives. Messages appear only when you open the app manually. This issue is usually caused by incorrect notification settings, system-level focus assist, or a corrupted Discord cache. This article explains the specific causes and provides step-by-step … Read more
When you run a Discord bot, you may want to receive alerts when the bot updates its software or changes its status. Without a dedicated notification channel, update messages can get lost in general chat or missed entirely. This article explains how to create a separate text channel and configure your bot to send update … Read more
Discord role pings can quickly fill your notification tray with messages that are not relevant to you. When a server admin or moderator uses a role mention such as @everyone, @here, or a custom role, every member who has permission to see that channel receives a loud ping. This behavior is often the default setting … Read more
Discord notifications can interrupt your focus or personal time with pings from servers, direct messages, and group chats. If you want to silence these alerts during specific hours such as work, sleep, or family time, Discord does not offer a built-in Quiet Time scheduler like some mobile operating systems. Instead, you can use a combination … Read more
You set a custom notification sound in Discord, but the sound does not play when you receive a message. This problem often occurs because Discord saves the custom sound file in a browser cache or because the file format is not supported. This article explains why custom sounds fail and provides step-by-step fixes to get … Read more
You want to know when specific friends come online on Discord, but the default settings may not notify you. Discord does not send a notification every time a friend appears online by default. This article explains how to enable online notifications for individual friends and set up the correct notification preferences. Key Takeaways: How to … Read more