How to Lock a Discord Channel on Desktop and Mobile

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Locking a Channel by Making it Private

Making a Discord channel private means it becomes hidden from other members on a server. Access to these channels will depend on server roles or admin invites. Let’s begin with the method for desktop.

Note: To make a Discord channel private, you must be a server administrator or have the right permissions.

On Desktop/Web

Step 1:Launch theDiscordapp.

Step 2:From the list of servers you have access to, click on theserverhosting the channel that you need to hide.

Step 3:To hide the channel name, click on theEdit Channelrepresented by a gear icon.

Note:To find the gear icon for a channel, you must hover your cursor over the channel name.

Step 4:In the new window, go toPermissions.

Step 5:Click on the toggle besidePrivate Channel.

Once you enable the Private Channel toggle, only previously added channel users can see it. Also, every user that has a Server Owner or Administrator role on the server can see and use the channel.

Step 6:To grant certain individuals access to the private channel, click on theAdd members or rolesbutton.

Step 7:After adding members or roles, click onDone.

Step 8:Click onAdvanced permissions.

Step 9:Under Roles/Members, you will see the roles or members. Click on arole or member, and under General Channel Permissions, click thex buttonbeside View Channel to remove their access.

Step 10:Once you choose permissions, click onSave Changes, which shows up as a pop-up on the page.

That’s it. You have set the channel private and assigned roles to the select members.

On Discord Mobile App

Step 1: Launch theDiscordapp. Navigate to theserverwhere the channel you want to lock is located.

Step 2: Press thechannelyou want to lock and make it private. From the bottom sheet, tapEdit Channel.

Step 3:SelectChannel Permissionsfrom the Channel Settings menu. Click thePrivate Channeltoggle under the Basic view.

Step 4: In the confirmation pop-up, chooseYes.

Now that the channel is private, only pre-existing users can see and access it. However, if you want to give access to individuals, continue with the below steps.

Step 5: TapAdd members or rolesin the Permissions screen. Choose from the list of users you want to add to the private or locked Discord channel, and tapApp.

You have successfully added new individuals to your private or locked Discord channel.

Step 6: To remove the locked channel from other member’s view, navigate to theAdvanced Viewfrom the Permissions screen. Now, tap on@everyone.

Step 7: Under the General Channel Permissions section, tap on theX buttonbeside the View Channel.

There you go. The channel is locked and can only be accessed by specific members and administrators.

Locking a Channel by Disabling Comments

You can also disable comments instead of completely blocking the view for a particular channel. This option might be preferred if you need to create a channel for sending out announcements or rules. By disabling comments, you make the channel a read-only channel.

On Desktop/Web

Step 1:At the top of the window, click on thedrop-down arrowbeside the server’s name.

Step 2:Click onServer Settings.

Step 3:Click onRoles>Create Roleto assign roles to server members.

Step 4:Give aRole name(ex: admin),Role color, orRole Icon, and clickSave Changes. Once saved, click onEsc.

Step 5:Return to the server’s main page and click on thegear iconbeside the channel name.

Step 6:Click onPermissions.

Step 7: Under Advanced Permissions,add the Role(ex: admin).

Step 8:Under Roles/Members, you should see the roles or members you created. Click on arole or member.

Step 9:Scroll down toText Channel Permissions. Next to the Send Messages field, click thexbutton to prevent members from sending messages to the channel.

Note:To grant a particular member access, click their name and click the checkmark to ensure they can send messages.

Step 10:Finally, clickSave Changesto apply your changes.

That’s about it. You have blocked access to members from messaging or commenting on the channel, apparently locking the channel.

On Mobile

Step 1: Launch theDiscordapp. Navigate to theserverwhere the channel you want to lock is located.

Step 2: Tap on theServer name. From the bottom sheet, selectSettings.

Step 3: In the Server Settings screen, under the User Management section, tap onRoles. On the next screen, tap on theCreate Rolebutton.

Step 4: Under the Create a new role screen, enter theRole Name> selectRole Color> tapCreateat the bottom.

Step 5: You can make cosmetic changes to the (Role) label. For now, we will tap on Skip this step. You can assign members to this role, and once done, tapFinish.

Step 6: Now that the label has been created, return to the channel you want to lock and long-press on it. From the bottom sheet, tapEdit Channel.

Step 7:SelectChannel Permissions> go to theAdvanced Viewtab.

Step 8: Tap onAdd roleand choose thecreated role label. Ex: admin.

Step 9: Under Text Channel Permissions, besides Send Messages, tap theXbutton to prevent members from sending messages to the channel.

Step 10: Finally, tapDoneat the top right.

There you have it. The channel is now locked, and nobody other than the permitted members can message, technically locking it away from general users.

FAQs

Yes, pinned messages remain visible in a locked Discord channel. Locking a channel primarily affects the ability to send new messages but doesn’t impact the visibility of existing content, including pinned messages.

Server owners have the highest level of access and can generally access any channel, even if it’s locked. However, it’s essential to ensure that their roles have the necessary permissions.

Discord doesn’t have a built-in feature for scheduling channel locks. However, you can manually adjust permissions based on your schedule or use bots with scheduling capabilities.

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Last updated on 23 August, 2024

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