
Want to Add Emojis on Discord easily and fast? Emojis make chats fun, expressive, and interesting. Whether it’s reactions or custom emojis, Discord supports all.
Here, I will explain how to use emojis simply. I will explain steps for mobile and desktop both. Also, tell you about using and removing custom emojis.
How to Add Emojis on Discord (PC and Mobile)
To Add Emojis on Discord, open the app first. You can use the web app or mobile app.
Follow these steps to send emojis while chatting:
On Desktop or Website:
- Open Discord on your browser or desktop app.
- Choose a server and go to a text channel.
- Click the grey emoji icon in the message box.
- A list of emojis will appear on your screen.
- Scroll to explore emojis and select one to send.
- Press “Enter” key or click Send to share emoji.
- Hold Shift key if you want to send more emojis.
- Use the clock icon to see frequently used emojis.
On Android and iPhone:
- Launch the Discord app on your phone.
- Open the chat where you want to send emojis.
- Tap the grey emoji icon in the bottom corner.
- Choose an emoji and click the send button.
- You can send many emojis together as well.
How to React to Messages with Emojis
You can also use emojis to react to any message.
On Discord Website or Desktop:
- Move your mouse over the message you like.
- A grey emoji icon will appear next to message.
- Click that emoji icon to open emoji options.
- Select the emoji you want to react with.
- The reaction will appear under the message now.
On Android and iPhone:
- Press and hold the message you want to react.
- Tap the emoji icon that appears on your screen.
- Now choose any emoji and tap to react.
- The emoji reaction will be added to that message.
How to Add Custom Emojis on Discord Server
You can upload your own emojis to your server.
But only server admins or people with permission can do this.
On Desktop or Website:
- Open Discord and go to your chosen server.
- Click on the arrow near the server’s name.
- Choose “Server Settings” from the dropdown menu.
- Select the “Emoji” tab on the left-hand panel.
- Click the “Upload Emoji” button on the screen.
- Choose any image or emoji from your computer.
- Upload it and give it a short custom name.
- Use that emoji in chat by typing :name: format.
- Discord will show a hint while typing the name.
- Press Enter to send the custom emoji in chat.
On Android and iPhone:
- Open the Discord mobile app on your phone.
- Select your server and click on three dots.
- Tap “Settings” to open your server’s settings.
- Scroll and tap the “Emoji” tab from the list.
- Click “Upload Emoji” to add your custom emoji.
- Pick a PNG image from your phone to upload.
- Tap the checkmark icon to confirm the upload.
- Your emoji is now added and ready for use.
How to Use Emojis by Typing on Discord
You can also Add Emojis on Discord by typing them.
Here is how you can do that easily:
- Type emoji name inside two colons like this – :emoji:
- Example: Type :smile: to add a smiling emoji.
- This shortcut works well on both app and website.
- You can also use this way to reply with emoji.
- Press Enter to send the emoji after typing it.
- Discord suggests emojis when you start typing.
How to Remove Custom Emojis from Discord
Want to delete an emoji you added before?
Here’s how you can remove custom emojis easily.
On Mobile App:
- Open Discord mobile app and go to your server.
- Click three dots near the server’s name.
- Tap “Settings” to open server settings menu.
- Go to the “Emoji” tab in settings section.
- Find the emoji you want to remove or delete.
- Tap the three dots beside that emoji icon.
- Select “Delete” to remove the custom emoji.
- Emoji will now disappear from your emoji list.
Tips About Emojis on Discord
- Some emojis are greyed out or locked.
- These are animated emojis for Nitro users only.
- You need Discord Nitro to use those emojis.
- Nitro allows using emojis across all servers.
- Animated emojis look like mini looping GIFs.
- You can upload static or animated emojis yourself.
As We Conclude
Emojis make Discord chatting more fun and expressive. Now you know how to Add Emojis on Discord easily. You can use regular or custom emojis on any server.
Just follow the steps for desktop or mobile. Also, you can create, use, and remove your emojis. Start using emojis today and enjoy chatting better.