How to Make a Custom Discord Invite Link

A custom Discord invite link gives your server a short, memorable address instead of a randomly generated code. You can create one only if your server and account meet Discord’s eligibility requirements; otherwise, you can still make a regular invite link and share it. You’ll need access to the server and permission to create invites.

What You’ll Need

A Discord account with access to the server you want to share.
Permission to create invites, or help from a server administrator.
For a custom vanity URL, a server that meets Discord’s current eligibility requirements and has the feature available.

Step-by-Step

Open the right server. In the Discord desktop app or web app, select your server from the left-hand server list. On mobile, open the server from the server list. Confirm that it is the server you intend people to join; an invite cannot be transferred to another server.
Check your permissions. Look for the option to invite people, usually available from the server name menu or a channel menu. If it is missing or unavailable, ask an administrator to grant you the appropriate invite permission or create the link for you. Do not try to work around server permissions.
Open the invite dialog. Choose Invite People or the equivalent invite option. You may also be able to open a channel’s menu and choose Invite People. Select a channel that new members should be able to see when they arrive.
Decide whether you need a custom link or a regular invite. A regular invite has a generated code, such as discord.gg/AbCd1234. A custom vanity invite uses a word or short phrase after discord.gg/. The vanity option is not available on every server. If Discord does not show a vanity URL setting, continue with a regular invite.
Find the vanity URL setting. If your server is eligible, open Server Settings and look for Vanity URL, typically in the server’s settings area. Discord may adjust setting labels or their location. If you cannot find the setting, check the server’s eligibility and feature availability rather than assuming the link can be set manually.
Choose and save an available address. Enter the word or phrase you want in the vanity URL field. Keep it easy to spell and closely related to the server. Discord checks whether the address is available and acceptable. Save or confirm the change if prompted. The address must be unique; adding punctuation or a different spelling may help if your first choice is taken.
Set regular invite options if you are using a generated link. In the invite dialog, open the invite settings or edit option if available. Check the expiration and maximum-use settings. For a link intended to remain usable, choose an appropriate expiration and use limit, if your permissions allow it. Avoid making it permanent or unlimited unless that is what the server needs.
Copy and test the link. Use Discord’s copy button rather than retyping the address. Open it in a private browser window or another account where you are not already a member. Confirm that it opens Discord, points to the intended server, and leads to a channel newcomers can access.
Share it with the right audience. Send the link in the place you intend people to find it. If you used a regular invite, remember that it may stop working when it expires or reaches its use limit. If you change a vanity URL, update any posts, profiles, or pages that still use the old one.

Common Mistakes

Assuming every server can have a vanity URL. Custom invite addresses depend on server eligibility and feature availability. A missing setting does not mean you are entering the wrong link.
Confusing a generated invite with a custom URL. You can choose settings for many regular invites, but you cannot turn their random code into a vanity address by editing the copied text.
Sharing a link that expires too soon. A regular invite may have an expiration date or a maximum number of uses. Check these options before posting it somewhere people may find later.
Using a channel newcomers cannot view. An invite can lead to a channel that is hidden from new members. Check the channel’s access settings and the server’s onboarding requirements.
Copying only part of the address. Include the complete link, including its code or custom path. Test the copied version before sharing it widely.
Forgetting to replace an old link. If you change or revoke an invite, update pinned messages, social profiles, websites, and other places where the previous link appears.

Tips

Choose a short address that people can say aloud, remember, and type without guessing. Avoid lookalike characters where possible.
Use a regular invite for a temporary event or a small, controlled audience. Set an expiration or use limit that matches the purpose.
For a public-facing server, make sure the welcome channel, rules, and onboarding steps are ready before sharing the invite.
Keep the invite in a place you can update, and periodically check that it still works. This is especially useful for generated links with expiry settings.
Only share the link with the audience you intend to invite. Anyone who has a working invite may be able to join, subject to the server’s settings and requirements.

Troubleshooting

The vanity URL option is missing: Confirm you are in the correct server and have permission to manage the relevant server settings. Then check whether Discord currently makes vanity URLs available to that server. If it is not eligible, use a regular invite instead.

The address is unavailable: Someone else may already be using it, or the address may not meet Discord’s requirements. Try a different, distinctive word or phrase. Do not assume a link is yours until Discord accepts and saves it.

The invite says it is invalid or expired: Create a new invite and review its expiration and use limit. If it was revoked, the old link will no longer work. Replace it wherever you previously shared it.

The link opens the wrong place or newcomers cannot join: Recheck the server name and the invite’s destination channel. Also check whether the server requires additional onboarding or whether access to that channel is restricted.

You cannot create or edit an invite: Ask a server administrator to review your role permissions or make the invite. Only use options visible to you; server settings may limit who can create or manage links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can any Discord server have a custom invite link?
No. Vanity URL availability depends on the server meeting Discord’s current requirements and having the feature available. If the setting is absent, use a regular invite.

Can I choose the code for a regular invite?
Usually, no. A regular invite uses a generated code. Choosing a memorable custom path is a separate vanity URL feature.

Is a custom Discord invite link permanent?
Do not assume so. Availability and management can depend on server settings and Discord’s rules. Check the link in Server Settings and test it before relying on it.

Can I change my custom invite later?
If Discord provides the vanity URL setting for your server and you have the required permission, you can manage it there. Update any places where you shared the previous address.

Why does my invite work for me but not someone else?
You may already be a server member, while the other person is subject to the link’s expiration, use limit, channel access, or server onboarding requirements. Test from an account that is not already in the server.

Can I make a custom link without server permissions?
No. Ask an administrator to create a regular invite or manage the vanity URL. A link cannot legitimately grant access beyond the server’s settings.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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