When you join Discord, you are assigned a random Discord tag, but what does your tag mean? Many Discord users get confused at first about their Discord tag.
For someone who knows what a Discord tag means, they can even get attached to it, especially if you get a custom Discord tag.
We understand how confusing Discord tags can be, and we will break down everything about Discord tags in this post.
A Discord tag is like a badge you get when you join Discord. The tag consists of your username combined with random numbers ranging from #0001 to #9999. The Discord tag is used for identifying users. Discord members have a unique tag they receive when creating their account or customizing using their Discord Nitro subscription.
What is a Discord tag, and why is it so important? This guide details everything about Discord tags. We will explain how Discord assigns Discord tags and how you can change your Discord tag and use a custom tag as your Discord badge.
What Is a Discord Tag?
Discord has millions of users, and how Discord ensures every member is unique when using Discord by assigning them a tag. Using the Discord tag, someone can find you on Discord and add you as their friend. A Discord tag is unique to each user, and that’s possible through the combination of usernames and numbers.
Ideally, a Discord tag represents someone’s username and a number ranging from #0001 to #9999. Discord requires the user to create a unique username when generating the Discord tag, which, when combined with the number, results in a unique Discord rag. Therefore, you can have two Discord users having the same username but different tags, such as Mike#0010 and Mike#0190.
What Does Your Discord Tag Mean?
Your Discord tag is your identity. The tag represents you on Discord, and anyone who knows your Discord tag can use it to find you on Discord or add you as their Discord friend. Note that the Discord tag is case-sensitive.
Suppose you don’t know what your Discord tag is. Open your Discord desktop application. Your Discord tag is displayed at the bottom. For mobile, open Discord and click on the Discord logo. You will see your Discord tag on the next screen.
Your Discord tag is how you represent yourself on Discord. Thus, even when someone asks you about being on Discord, you can use your Discord tag, similar to how people give out their Instagram handle when they want someone to follow them. Someone can use your Discord tag to send you a friend request on Discord.
How To Change Your Discord Tag
You’ve probably seen some Discord users having unique tags and can’t help but wonder how lucky they are to get them. Well, it could be luck, but it’s mostly because they have Discord Nitro.
Discord Nitro are subscription offered by Discord to members, such that when someone subscribes to either of the two subscription options, they can get more privileges.
One privilege is that you can set a custom Discord tag, such as #0001, combined with your username. Alternatively, if you are a Discord partner, you can create a custom Discord tag to represent your community.
If you have Discord Nitro or are a Discord partner, here’s how to change your Discord tag on your computer.
- Open the Discord desktop app.
- Click the “User Settings” button (gear icon) at the bottom.
- In the “My Account” section, click the “Edit” button next to your username and set the custom Discord tag you want to use.
- Authenticate the action by entering your Discord password.
- Lastly, click “Done.“
If using the Discord mobile, use these steps.
- Open the Discord application.
- Tap on the Discord menu button and tap on your profile picture at the bottom.
- Tap on the “Account” option and then “Username.”
- Add your custom tag and click the “Save” button.
- Confirm the changes by pressing “Save” again and entering your password.
Conclusion
A Discord tag is your identity when using Discord. When you create a Discord account, Discord assigns you a unique Discord tag that people can use to find you on Discord.
We’ve seen what a Discord tag is, why you need it, and how to get a custom Discord tag.
