On Desktop:

1. Open Discord and Go to Your Server:
   • Launch the Discord application or go to Discord in your web browser
   • Click on the server icon in the left-hand sidebar that you wish to delete
2. Access Server Settings:
   • Click on your server’s name at the very top left of the screen
   • From the dropdown menu that appears, select “Server Settings”
3. Find “Delete Server”:
   • In the Server Settings menu on the left side, scroll all the way down to the bottom
   • You should see a red option that says “Delete Server”. Click on it.
4. Confirm Deletion:
   • A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the deletion.
   • Read the warning carefully.
   • You will typically be asked to:
     • Enter the exact name of your server into a text box to confirm. This is a safety measure to prevent accidental deletion
     • (If you have 2FA enabled on your Discord account) You will be prompted to enter your 2-Factor Authentication code instead of the server name.
   • Once you’ve entered the server name or 2FA code, click the “Delete Server” button within the pop-up.
5. Server Deleted:
   • Your server will now be permanently deleted and will no longer appear in your server list or anyone else’s.

On Mobile (Discord App – iOS/Android):

1. Open Discord and Go to Your Server:
   • Launch the Discord app on your mobile device.
   • Tap on the server icon in the left-hand sidebar that you wish to delete.
2. Access Server Settings:
   • Tap on the three dots (…) next to the server name at the top of the screen (or sometimes a down arrow depending on the app version).
   • From the menu that appears, tap on “Settings”
3. Go to “Overview” (if needed):
   • In some versions of the mobile app, you might need to tap on “Overview” first within the Settings menu.
4. Find “Delete Server”:
   • Scroll down to the very bottom of the Overview or Settings page.
   • You should see a red option that says “Delete Server” Tap on it.
5. Confirm Deletion:
   • A confirmation prompt will appear.
   • Read the warning carefully.
   • You may be asked to:
     • Tap “Yes” to confirm.
     • (If you have 2FA enabled) You will be prompted to enter your 2-Factor Authentication code.
   • Confirm the deletion.
6. Server Deleted:
   • Your server will be permanently deleted.

Before deleting, consider:

• Backup important data: If there are any messages, files, or information you want to keep, make sure to save them before deleting the server. There is no way to retrieve them afterward.
• Notify members: If it’s a public or active server, consider notifying your members in advance that the server will be deleted so they can save anything they need or join another community.
• Transfer Ownership: If you don’t want to delete the server but no longer wish to manage it, you can transfer ownership to another member. This option is also found in Server Settings > Members > Transfer Ownership.