How to Import and Use Stickers on Discord

Maria is a Content Writer with a keen interest in Technology and Productivity Tools. Her articles can be found on sites such as Onlinetivity and Delesign. Outside of work, you can find her mini-blogging about her life on social media.

Afam has been a content writer with Guiding Tech Media since August 2023. However, his experience in tech writing dates back to 2018, when he worked as a freelance writer for Make Tech Easier. Over the years, he has grown a reputation for publishing quality guides, reviews, tips, and explainer articles. His work is featured on top websites, including Technical Ustad, Windows Report, and Next of Windows. He has training as a Microsoft Certified Professional and has covered more Microsoft-related guides on these platforms.

How to Import Stickers on a Discord Server

Importing stickers into a Discord Server requires Server ownership. If you are not a Server owner, you can also request role permission toManage Emojis and Stickers. Sticker management is possible only from the Discord desktop app and the web. After getting permission, follow the steps below to import stickers into your Discord Server.

Step 1:Launch theDiscord Desktop app.

Step 2:On the left of the Discord app, click on yourServerto open it.

Step 3:At the top of the Discord app, click on the drop-down beside yourServer’s name.

Step 4:Click onServer Settingsfrom the options.

Step 5:Click onStickers.

Step 6:Click onUpload Sticker.

Servers without a level only have five free sticker slots. You must pay to boost the Server level to upload more stickers.

Step 7:Click onBrowsebeside theFilefield.

Step 8:Select the sticker file from your PC and clickOpen. Discord accepts stickers in PNG or APNG file formats.

Step 9:Click on the emoji beneath theRelated Emojifield.

Step 10:Select theemojiyou want your stick connected with.

Step 11:Beneath theSticker Namefield,nameyour sticker.

Step 12:Provide aDescriptionfor your sticker to help with accessibility.

Step 13:ClickUploadto save your new sticker on your Server.

How to Use Stickers on a Discord Channel

For Discord users, you can access the Stickers of your Server from the Text Channels. If you want to use the sticker from one server on another server, ensure you have Nitro. Here’s how to use stickers:

Step 1:Launch yourDiscord app.

Step 2:On the left of the Discord app, click on yourServerto open it.

Step 3:Select the drop-down besideText Channelsand select thechannelto send the sticker.

Step 4:On the text channel, click theSticker iconat the bottom.

Step 5:Select yourServerat the left of the page to view all your Server stickers.

Step 6:Click yourpreferred stickerto send it to the channel.

How to Animate Stickers on a Discord Server

Two sticker formats are allowed on Discord: APNG and PNG. APNG represents animated stickers, while PNG represents stickers without animations. If your stickers are APNG, but you notice that they do not animate when you use them, here’s what you can do:

Step 1:LaunchDiscord.

Step 2:Click on theUser Settings(gear icon) at the bottom right.

Step 3:Scroll to theApp Settingssection > clickAccessibility.

Step 4:Scroll down theAccessibility SettingstoStickers.

Step 5:To ensure your APNG file stickers animate when using them, chooseAlways AnimateorAnimate on Interaction.

Step 6:Click theEscbutton on the page to return to the Text Channel with your stickers. You can check if your APNG stickers are animated.

If you do not have the option to upload or use stickers on your Discord server and channel, it might be because your app isn’t updated or Discord failed to update. You can try re-installing Discord or clearing your cache to fix the problem.

Was this helpful?

Last updated on 23 August, 2024

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked*

Name*

Email*

Comment*

Δ

The article above may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. The content remains unbiased and authentic and will never affect our editorial integrity.

More in Internet and Social

5 Ways to Fix Twitter (X) Message Failed to Send

4 Ways to Refresh Webpages in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

JOIN THE NEWSLETTER

Get Guiding Tech articles delivered to your inbox.

© 2024 Guiding Tech Media. All Rights Reserved.