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What are Discord roles? Discord
11 months ago | gizem

What are Discord roles?

Discord roles are a way to assign and manage permissions within a Discord server. Roles help organize and structure the hierarchy of users in a server, allowing for different levels of access and responsibilities. Each member in a Discord server can be assigned one or multiple roles, which determine what they can see, do, and access within the server.

  • Role Hierarchy: Discord roles follow a hierarchical structure, where roles higher in the hierarchy have more permissions and authority than roles below them. The role hierarchy allows for effective moderation and management of the server.
  • Server Owner: The server owner has the highest level of authority and can manage all aspects of the server, including creating and managing roles.
  • Default Roles: Every Discord server has default roles, such as "@everyone." This role is assigned to all members by default and defines the basic permissions for all users in the server. The permissions for the "@everyone" role can be modified to fit the server's requirements.
  • Custom Roles: Server owners and administrators can create custom roles with specific names, colors, and permissions. Custom roles allow for more granular control over what members can do within the server. Roles can be assigned to individual members or to groups of members.
  • Role Permissions: Roles have associated permissions that define what actions and features members with that role can access. Permissions can include the ability to send messages, manage channels, kick or ban members, change server settings, and more. Server owners and administrators can modify role permissions to suit the server's needs.
  • Role Colors: Custom roles can be assigned a specific color, which is displayed next to the member's name in the member list and when they send messages. Role colors help visually distinguish different roles within the server.
  • Role Assignment: Roles can be assigned to members manually by server owners or administrators, or they can be automatically assigned based on certain criteria or through the use of bots.
  • Role Benefits: Roles can provide various benefits and access to specific channels, features, or privileges within the server. For example, certain roles may grant access to exclusive channels, special events, or additional server features.