How to Transfer Ownership on a Discord Server

If you own a Discord server, you may have considered transferring ownership to someone else at some point. There are various reasons why you might want to transfer ownership of Discord, such as:

You no longer have the time or interest to manage the Discord server You want to focus on other projects or roles within the Discord server You want to avoid potential legal or ethical issues that may arise from being a Discord server owner You want to reward loyal and able members or staff trusted with ownership you want to retire from the Discord server or Discord altogether

Whatever your motivation, transferring ownership of a Discord server is a serious decision that should not be taken lightly.

There are several things that must be considered before you finally transfer ownership of the Discord server, such as:

The suitability and willingness of the new owner to take over the Discord server Impact of the transfer on the community and culture of the Discord server Potential risks and challenges that may arise from the transfer

What It Means to Be a Discord Server Owner

As the owner of the Discord server, you are the leader and face of your community. You have ultimate authority over your server settings, roles, permissions, channels, bots and moderation. You can also invite, kick, ban or mute members as you see fit.

But with great power comes great responsibility. As a Discord server owner, you are expected to:

Setting the tone and rules for your server. You should have a clear vision of your server, what kind of behavior you expect from your members, and what consequences you will apply for breaking the rules. You should also communicate these expectations to your members in a welcome message, embedded post, or dedicated channel. Keep your server active and attractive. You should regularly post relevant and interesting content, start conversations, ask for feedback, and host events or giveaways. You should also encourage your members to interact with each other and create a sense of community and belonging. Manage your server staff. You should recruit and train trusted and reliable moderators who can help you enforce the rules, resolve conflicts and keep order on your server. You should also value and reward your staff for their hard work and dedication. Grow your server. You must promote your server on social media, other platforms or other servers that allow ads. You should also network with other server owners and join cross-server collaborations or partnerships. You should also monitor your server’s analytics and statistics to see what is working and what is not.

The Challenge of Becoming a Discord Server Owner

Becoming a Discord server owner is not easy. It takes a lot of time, effort and patience. Some of the common challenges Discord server owners face are:

Deal with trolls, spammers, robbers or toxic members who can damage the atmosphere and reputation of your server. Handle drama, disputes or complaints from members of your staff who may have different opinions or preferences. Balance the quality and quantity of your members. You may want to have a large and diverse server, but you also want to have loyal and active members contributing to your server. Compete with other servers that may have similar topics or niches to yours. Keep up with updates and changes in Discord features, policies, or trends.

Before transferring ownership of a Discord server, make sure the future owner understands all those aspects if you care about the future of the community. Not everyone you trust, even if it’s a passionate member of the community, may be cut out for the role of Discord server owner.

How Long Does Server Transfer Take on Discord?

The answer is: it depends. There are several factors that affect Discord server transfer times, such as the size of your server, the number of Discord channels and roles, the number of messages and media files, and the current load on the Discord server.

However, based on some reports from other users, the average Discord server transfer time is around 10 to 15 minutes. This means your server will be offline for the duration, and your members will not be able to access it until the transfer is complete.

How to Transfer Discord Server Ownership on PC

Right click your Discord server

Click “Server Settings”

Click “Members” and select the member you want to give ownership on Discord to

To do so, click on the three dots next to the Discord name and select it “Transfer of Ownership”.

Confirm that the Discord Server will belong to the selected person in the future and click “Transfer Ownership”

How to Transfer Discord Server Ownership on Android or iOS

Select your Discord server and tap on the three dots next to the Discord server name

Tap “Settings”

Tap on “Members”

Tap the three dots next to the future owner’s Discord name

Tap “Transfer Ownership”

Confirm that the Discord server will belong to the selected person in the future and tap “Transfer”

How to Make Someone a Co-Owner on Discord

There is no official “co-owner” role on Discord servers. However, you can create a role with “administrator” permissions and give it to someone you trust to help you manage the server. This role will have most of the same permissions as the server owner, but there are still some actions that only the server owner can perform.

Extra: How to Create and Add Roles on Discord Manually or with Bots

Roles in Discord are a way to assign permissions and privileges to different members of the Discord server. Roles can be used to create hierarchies, organize groups, customize colors and nicknames, and more. In our other guides, we explain Discord roles, some best practices for using Discord roles effectively, and how to create and manage them.

If you are new to Discord, you may be wondering what is the difference between a Discord username and a Discord nickname. In our other guide, we’ll explain the main features and functions of both, and how you can customize them to suit your preferences.