In a virtual conversation, edys can be used as shorthand for tone and meaning. Depending on the group you are in, they can be indispensable.

You can either use the pre-made ones or upload your own.

Here is what you need to know about using the mobile and desktop versions of the Discord app.

How to use emojis on Discord

The easiest way to use the emojis is with a Discord account. There are a few options to do that.

You can use the menu. You can open this by clicking on the gray face on the right side of the message box.

Discord desktop app, with the gray emoji face highlighted in the message box.
Click on the gray smiley face when chatting on Discord to add an emoji.
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There is a gray face on the left side of the message box in the mobile app.

Discord mobile app chat, with the gray emoji face highlighted in the message box.
The button for adding an emoji in the Discord mobile app.
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There is a section that tracks what emojis you have used the most, as well as a menu that contains both standard and Discord-exclusive ones.

You can type in the name of the emoji you want to use. You can find the name of the emoji through the menu. For example, :smile: is a name.

If you want to make your own custom emojis, you may want to consider uploading them to your Discord account.

How to add custom emojis to a Discord server

The process is easy if you have permission to add them. The images will be enlarged so that they fit the requirements.

You are capped at 50 custom emojis slots per server. If you want to get more slots, you need to have users on the server with the Nitro accounts. You can add up to 250 custom emojis if you boost your server.

If you don't have a Discord account, you can only use the custom emojis in the server they've been uploaded to. You will need to pay for a Nitro account in order to use them.

How to add custom emojis using the browser or desktop app

You will need to use the browser or desktop version of Discord to upload your own emojis.

1. Click the arrow next to the server&s name in the top- left corner of the screen to open the server you want to use.

Discord homepage, with the dropdown arrow icon next to the server name highlighted.
Click the down arrow icon next to the server's name.
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2. Select the settings you want.

Dropdown for server options, with the "Server Settings" option highlighted.
Access the server's settings.
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3. In the left sidebar, you can click on "Emojis" and then select "Upload Emoji".

A discord server's settings, with the "Emoji" option on the left sidebar and the "Upload Emoji" button on the right panel highlighted.
Click the "Upload Emoji" button.
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4. Add your image to your server.

How to add custom emojis using the mobile app

You can use the mobile app to add emojis to a server.

1. You can open the app on your phone.

2. You can add the custom emoji by selecting the Discord server you want to use and then using the ellipses in the top right.

Discord app home page, with the three dots next to the server name highlighted.
The three dots next to the server name will reveal more options.
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3. On the gear icon, tap on the settings.

Discord app server options menu, with the gear icon highlighted.
Tapping on the gear icon will take you to the server's settings.
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4. You can use the Emoji in the settings.

Discord server settings, with the "Emoji" option highlighted.
In the server's settings, tap on "Emoji."
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5. The Upload Emoji button is on the screen.

Page to add custom emoji in the Discord app, with the "Upload Emoji" button highlighted.
To upload a custom emoji, tap on the "Upload Emoji" button.
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6. You can choose the image you want to use.

How to remove custom emojis from Discord

If you want to get rid of a particular custom emoji, the process is very simple.

1. You can open the desktop app or go to the Discord website.

2. Click on the arrow next to the server&s name if you want to remove the custom emoji.

3. Click on the server settings option from the list of options.

4. In the left panel, you can select the Emoji.

5. Click on the red X button on the right if you want to remove the emoji.