How to Leave a Discord Server

This guide will walk you through how to leave a server on Discord that you no longer want to be a part of or receive notifications for. It will also cover how to transfer ownership for a server, if you want to let someone else take charge once you've gone.

How to Leave a Discord Server on the Desktop Application

Leaving a Discord server on the desktop application is very quick and takes just a few clicks or taps. Here's how to do it.

1. Open the Discord application and login if necessary.

   

2. Find the server you want to leave.

   

3. Right-click or tap and hold on the icon of the server you want to leave.

   

4. Select Leave Server from the list menu.

   

5. When prompted, select Leave Server from the pop-up confirmation prompt.

   

You have now left that server and will no longer receive any notifications from it. If you want to access it or receive information from it again, you'll need to rejoin.

How to Leave a Discord Server on the Mobile App

You can also leave a Discord server using the mobile app and it's no more complicated than the desktop application.

1. Open the Discord app on your smartphone or other device.

2. Select the server you want to leave from the left-hand menu.

3. Press and hold on the server name.

4. Select Leave Server. When prompted, select Leave Server again to confirm.

   

   You've now left the server. If you want access or notifications from it again, you will need to rejoin the server.

   How to Transfer Ownership of a Discord Server on Desktop

   Transferring ownership of a server takes just a few taps or clicks and you can hand off your beloved server to a trusting member to continue administrating in the future.

5. Select the Discord server that will be transferred.

   

6. Right-click or tap and hold the server icon, then select Server Settings > Members.

   

7. Select the three-dot menu to the right of the member you want to transfer ownership of the server too, then select Transfer Ownership.

   

8. When prompted, tick the box to confirm your choice, and select Transfer Ownership.

   

The member you selected is now the owner of the server and can do with it what they wish.

How to Transfer Ownership of a Discord Server on the Mobile App

Transferring ownership on the mobile app takes a couple of extra steps, but it's still quick and easy.

1. Select the server you want to transfer the ownership of and the tap the three-dot menu in the upper right.

2. Select the Settings cog icon.

3. Scroll down and select Members.

   

4. Next to the member that you want to transfer ownership to, select the three-dot menu and select Transfer ownership.

5. When prompted, tick the box to confirm your choice, and select Transfer Ownership.

   

That member is now the owner of the server and can do with it what they wish.