Discord welcome message examples
A good Discord welcome message sets the tone the second someone joins — friendly, clear about the rules, and pointing them to the right channels. Below are 12+ example welcome messages grouped by server type, including bot auto-welcome formats with a {user} placeholder, so you can copy one straight into your server or use it as a starting point.
Friendly community server welcome messages
- Hey, welcome to the server! Grab a role in #roles and say hi in #introductions — we don't bite.
- Welcome aboard! Have a look through #rules first, then jump into #general and introduce yourself.
- Glad you're here! Check out #start-here for a quick tour, and feel free to ask questions any time.
- You made it! Pop into #introductions and tell us a bit about yourself — we'd love to meet you.
Gaming server welcome messages
- Welcome to the squad! Drop your gamertag in #introductions and check #looking-for-group when you're ready to queue up.
- GG, you found us! Read the #rules, pick your platform role in #roles, and get ready to squad up.
- Welcome, gamer! Head to #server-guide for our channel rundown, then hop into voice and say hey.
- You're in! Grab your game roles in #roles so we know what to invite you to, and see you on the battlefield.
Professional / creator server welcome messages
- Welcome to the community! Start with #announcements for the latest updates, and introduce yourself in #introductions.
- Thanks for joining! Please read #guidelines before posting, and check #resources for everything you need to get started.
- Great to have you here. Take a moment to review #rules, then explore #community-projects to see what others are working on.
Bot auto-welcome messages (with {user} placeholder)
These are written for welcome bots (MEE6, Carl-bot, Dyno) that automatically insert the new member's name or mention.
- Welcome {user}, glad you're here! Check out #rules and #roles to get started.
- {user} just joined the server! Say hi in #introductions and grab your roles in #roles.
- A wild {user} appeared! Read #rules, then head to #general to introduce yourself.
- Welcome to the server, {user}! Your journey starts in #start-here — see you around.
Tips for writing your own welcome message
- Mention the essentials: point to your #rules channel and one or two key channels (roles, introductions, or getting-started).
- Keep it short — one or two sentences reads better than a wall of text, especially on mobile.
- Add a clear call-to-action: tell the new member exactly what to do next.
- Match your server's tone — playful for gaming/community servers, more measured for professional or paid communities.
- If you use a bot, test the {user} or {mention} placeholder to make sure it renders correctly before going live.
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FAQ
- What should a Discord welcome message include?
- A friendly greeting, a pointer to your rules channel, and one clear next step — such as picking a role or introducing themselves in a specific channel. Keep it to one or two sentences.
- How do I set up an automatic welcome message in Discord?
- Use a bot like MEE6, Carl-bot, or Dyno (or Discord's built-in Community welcome screen) and set the welcome message with a {user} or {mention} placeholder so it automatically inserts the new member's name.