Last Updated on 2 years by AlexJames
Today, some of the most successful Discord servers have hundreds or thousands of members who regularly interact on the platform. And in some cases, there may be a few thousand messages on any given day. There may be a burning issue that you would like to discuss with the owner one on one.
HOW TO CHECK WHO OWNS A DISCORD SERVER
Each server has an owner and at least one moderator responsible for monitoring conversations, making announcements, and kicking members who violate server guidelines, among many other tasks.
Discord has created tools that can help you categorize members. For example, the names of people with administrative privileges can be designated with a specific color. On the other hand, these tools are not mandatory, so differentiating between members can be a bit tricky.
Fortunately, there are several ways to determine who owns a Discord server.
Verification via server settings
Discord developers understand that sometimes you need the server’s owner’s help. For this reason, the owner wears a crown next to his name. To see who they are:
- Launch Discord from a desktop app or browser and enter your credentials to connect.
- Navigate to your interested server and click on the server name box. This will open the server administration section.
- Click “Server Settings.”
- Click on “Members.” This will reveal a list of all server members.
- Please scroll down the list until you see the member with a crown next to their name.
And that’s it. Once you find the owner, you can start a chat by sending them a message immediately.
Apply
Although the crown is a highly coveted feature with many privileges for the Discord owner, not all owners proudly display it. Some may give it up if they don’t want to draw unnecessary attention, and Discord provides a way to do that. Without the crown, it can be challenging to tell who owns it. The good news is that you can still unravel his identity, thanks to a helpful trick.
When a Discord server owner decides to relinquish the crown, they still retain administrative privileges. They will still appear in the server administrators list, except that there will be no obvious sign (the height) that can help distinguish them as super administrators.
So, to find out who owns it, you can send a message to one or two administrators and ask them to provide you with this information. To send a DM to an admin, click on their username. This will open a private chat between the two of you.
If you’re lucky enough, you can land on the owner’s DMs the first time.
ADDITIONAL FAQS
What is the difference between owner and admin on Discord?
The owner is a super user with quick access to everything on a Discord server. They can change settings, add and remove roles, upload media files, manage permissions, and remove members from the server at their discretion. They can also change the server name or even create or delete channels.
An administrator is a user to who the owner has granted certain privileges. They can do everything an owner can do, except they can’t kick any of the other administrators or the owner of the server. Furthermore, they cannot dethrone the owner and seize the crown unless the owner decides to give it up voluntarily. An administrator has more power than the members but does not have the owner’s freedom.
ENSURE YOUR PRESENCE
Discord has come a long way but is still far from the perfect platform. Like other social media platforms, it is plagued with many issues, including the inability to correctly screen users when they join. This means some members are unwilling to respect personal boundaries or treat others courteously.
Knowing the owner of a Discord server means you know who to talk to when you need help. It also provides you with possibly the best channel to share your ideas and propose improvements that could take the server to the next level.
