{"id":422097,"date":"2022-03-26T21:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T18:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-make-a-discord-channel-read-only\/"},"modified":"2022-03-26T21:00:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T18:00:17","slug":"how-to-make-a-discord-channel-read-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-discord-channel-read-only\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Make a Discord Channel Read-Only"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4020e0b8772\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4020e0b8772\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-discord-channel-read-only\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Make_a_Discord_Channel_Read-Only%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Make a Discord Channel Read-Only&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-discord-channel-read-only\/#Set_a_Discord_Channel_to_Be_Read-Only_on_Desktop\" >Set a Discord Channel to Be Read-Only on Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-discord-channel-read-only\/#Make_a_Read-Only_Discord_Channel_on_Mobile\" >Make a\u00a0Read-Only Discord Channel on Mobile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Make_a_Discord_Channel_Read-Only%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Make a Discord Channel Read-Only&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-778963\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/discord-logo-icon.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/discord-logo-icon.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/discord-logo-icon.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The purple Discord logo on a blue background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With a read-only Discord channel, you can ensure only you can post messages in that channel and others can only see them. It\u2019s easy to turn any channel on your server read-only, and we\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<p>To make a channel read-only, you basically disable the permission for sending messages for all users on the channel. You can modify this permission on a role basis as well if you want.<\/p>\n<p>This is a really useful feature for channels where you make announcements and\/or list down your server rules. Typically, these kinds of channels don\u2019t require any input from the server members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Create and Set Up a Stage Channel in Discord<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_a_Discord_Channel_to_Be_Read-Only_on_Desktop\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Set a Discord Channel to Be Read-Only on Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook computer, use the Discord desktop app or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/app\">Discord for the web<\/a> to make your channel read-only.<\/p>\n<p>To start the process, open Discord on your computer. In Discord\u2019s left sidebar, select the server in which your channel is located.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785360\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-discord-desktop-select-server-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a server from the left sidebar.\" width=\"628\" height=\"273\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the server page, hover over the channel you want to make read-only. Then, next to the channel name, click \u201cEdit Channel\u201d (a gear icon).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785361\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-discord-desktop-edit-channel.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"308\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the left sidebar, click \u201cPermissions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785362\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-discord-desktop-channel-permissions.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Permissions&quot; from the left sidebar.\" width=\"595\" height=\"273\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cAdvanced Permissions\u201d section on the right, and in the \u201cRoles\/Members\u201d field, choose who you want to disallow from posting messages in your channel. We\u2019ll select \u201c@everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785363\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-discord-desktop-choose-role.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a role from the &quot;Roles\/Members&quot; section.\" width=\"650\" height=\"261\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down the \u201cAdvanced Permissions\u201d section and find the \u201cSend Messages\u201d option. Then, next to this option, click the \u201cX\u201d icon. This removes the ability to post messages from all users in the channel.<\/p>\n<p>Save your changes by clicking \u201cSave Changes\u201d at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785364\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-discord-desktop-make-channel-read-only.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Turn off &quot;Send Messages&quot; and click &quot;Save Changes.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"497\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And your chosen Discord channel is now read-only. Others can view the content of this channel but only you can send new messages in it. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>You can further customize the experience for your members by adding custom emoji to your Discord server.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add Custom Emoji to a Discord Server<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_Read-Only_Discord_Channel_on_Mobile\"><\/span>Make a\u00a0Read-Only Discord Channel on Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To prevent users from sending messages to a specific channel, first, launch the Discord app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In Discord\u2019s left sidebar, select the server in which your channel is located. Then tap and hold on the channel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785365\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-discord-mobile-choose-channel.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold on a channel.\" width=\"506\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the menu that pops up, tap \u201cEdit Channel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785366\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7-discord-mobile-edit-channel.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Edit Channel&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"243\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cChannel Settings\u201d page, tap \u201cPermissions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785367\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/8-discord-mobile-channel-permissions.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Permissions&quot; option.\" width=\"650\" height=\"371\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cRoles\u201d section, choose who you want to prevent from sending messages to your channel. We\u2019ll select \u201c@everyone\u201d so nobody can post messages.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785368\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/9-discord-mobile-select-role.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap a role in the &quot;Roles&quot; section.\" width=\"650\" height=\"344\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the next page, find the \u201cSend Messages\u201d option and tap \u201cX\u201d next to it. Then save your changes by tapping the the save button (a\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/740436\/from-idea-to-icon-50-years-of-the-floppy-disk\/\">floppy disk\u00a0icon) in the bottom-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785369\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/10-discord-mobile-make-channel-read-only.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy making announcements and posting any content you want without anyone\u2019s interruption!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>To make things even easier, add a bot to your server and a lot of your tasks will be automated. 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