Discord servers allow admins and moderators to create custom tags that can be assigned to users. These tags function similarly to roles, but are more flexible and personalized. Here is a guide on how to make and assign your own custom tags in a Discord server.
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Why Use Custom Tags?
Tags allow server members to display information about themselves, such as pronouns, hobbies, departments, etc. They are useful for organizing members and facilitating networking.
Some key benefits of custom tags include:
- Self-expression: Users can showcase interests, values, and more.
- Organization: Sort users by shared traits to enable networking.
- Accessibility: Display pronouns, departments, and other info.
Creating Custom Tags
Making custom tags is easy:
- Open Server Settings
- Click the server name > Server Settings > Tags
- Click “Create Tag”
- Enter tag name
- Select tag color
- Click “Create New Tag”
You can make as many tags as you want by repeating steps 1 and 2.
Assigning Tags
Giving server members access to tags depends on tag permissions:
User-Assignable Tags
These allow users to assign/remove tags themselves:
- In Server Settings > Tags, toggle “Allow anyone to create tags” on
- Users can now assign/remove these tags from their profiles
Admin-Assigned Tags
Only admins can assign these tags:
- In Server Settings > Tags, toggle “Allow anyone to create tags” off
- Click tag from list
- Select “Assign to users”
- Choose users to assign tag to
You can also manually assign tags when editing a member’s profile.
Tag Usage Tips
- Use single-word tags for brevity
- Avoid redundant tags
- Standardize capitalization and spacing
- Enable self-assignment to save admin time
- Categorize members (region, department, etc.)
- Make a FAQ channel for tags
Formatting Tags
To reference a tag in chat:
- Mention format: @:tagname:
- Tag ID format: <@&1234567891234567>
Tag colors will display when possible.
Conclusion
Custom tags are a great way to organize Discord communities and give members a chance to showcase information about themselves.
With the ability to allow self-assignment or restrict permission to admins only, servers can implement tags however fits their needs and structure best.
Following this guide, you can quickly begin creating and distributing custom tags to take your Discord server to the next level.
