Discord is popular with people looking for a platform where they can form or join a community of like-minded people.
It has several unique features like screen-sharing, video and in-voice chat options, and the usual chat feature on other social media apps.
Besides the regular account with standard features, Discord offers an account upgrade through the Nitro subscription package.
Discord Nitro users enjoy privileges like custom profiles, using more emojis, bigger file sizes, and more.
You can check the status if you’re unsure whether you’ve subscribed to a Nitro plan. But how?
To do this on your mobile device, launch the Discord mobile app, tap the hamburger menu icon, and tap on your avatar at the bottom. Next, tap on the “Nitro” option.
If you have the service, you’ll see the length of your subscription. If you’re not subscribed, you’ll see a “Get Nitro” option and the available subscription packages.
You’re not alone if you’re unfamiliar with Nitro on Discord. This post will detail how to check your Nitro subscription status, the advantages of Nitro, and how to check if other users have Nitro.
Overview of Nitro on Discord
Discord introduced Nitro Boost in 2019 as a product Discord users can subscribe to and get additional account features.
Nitro Boost privileges include animating and using custom emojis, up to 50 MB file sharing capacity, access to more activities, and HD streaming. Nitro subscribers also have custom video backgrounds and a Nitro budge on their profile.
Nitro Boost is a payable service meaning you’ll need an account and credit card information to add the service to your account.
There are currently two Nitro Boost subscription plans: Nitro Basic and Nitro.
Some of the privileges you get with the basic package include custom emojis and stickers, a Nitro badge on your profile, and custom video backgrounds.
Nitro, on the other hand, is the services premium package.
It gives you access to all boost features, including HD Streaming, 4000-character messages, animated banners and avatars, and an allowance to join up to 200 servers.
How To Subscribe to Discord Nitro?
Here’s how to subscribe to Nitro on Discord mobile:
- Launch the Discord app.
- Tap on the hamburger menu icon in the top left corner.
- Tap on the avatar icon at the bottom-right corner.
- Tap on the “Get Nitro” option.
- Select the Nitro plan you wish to subscribe to and click the “Get [plan]“ button.
- Select a monthly or yearly subscription plan.
- Tap the “Purchase” button.
- Add your debit or credit card information.
- Wait for the transaction to complete.
Next, we’ll discuss how to check if you have Discord Nitro.
Step-by-Step Guide To Checking If You Have Discord Nitro
Checking if you have Discord Nitro is verifying if you’re subscribed to the service.
There are two ways to do this, depending on the device.
Using the Discord Mobile App
Follow the steps below:
- Launch the Discord app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the hamburger menu icon in the top left corner.
- Tap on the avatar icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the “Nitro” option.
- If you see subscription details, like annual or yearly, then you have a Nitro subscription.
- If you see the “Get Nitro” button, you have no active subscription.
Using the Discord Desktop App
Follow the steps below:
- Launch Discord on your PC.
- Click the settings icon at the bottom left.
- Select “Nitro” under “Billing Settings” from the left navigation.
- If you have the service on your account, you’ll see your active subscription plan details.
- If not, you’ll see available packages to subscribe to.
How To Tell if Someone Else Has Nitro?
Besides checking your account’s Nitro status, you can also learn to tell Nitro users.
Some of Nitro subscribers’ unique identifiers include a Nitro badge. The badge usually appears at the top of their profile.
Another way to tell a Nitro user is to custom tags with numbers like #6969, #9999, or #0001.
If you have a friend or mutual server member who can send long messages with up to 4000 characters or one who uses custom emojis that aren’t available in your Discord app, they are likely using Nitro.
Remember, the features available to Nitro users depend on their plan.
Summary
Discord offers an account upgrade service called Nitro.
It helps users access features like custom emojis, animated banners, HD streaming, and bigger file-sharing capabilities.
If you’re wondering if you have Nitro on your account, you can verify by checking the settings.
Because Nitro is a payable service, the settings will show your active subscription or available plans depending on whether you have the service.