Discord updated its server monetization options on Tuesday by introducing new subscription tiers, including Supporter, Supporter +, Super Supporter, and Early Access Pass. According to company officials, the tiers allow server owners to customize pricing, perks, and roles to better support creators and offer exclusive content to subscribers.

These tiers enable server owners to customize pricing, perks, and roles to better support creators and offer exclusive content to subscribers. The Supporter tier provides basic access with exclusive emotes and subscriber-only channels, while Supporter + leverages built-in Discord features aimed at entry-level creators and subscribers. The Super Supporter tier combines Discord features with custom perks for higher value, and the Early Access Pass targets content creators offering exclusives or behind-the-scenes content paired with media channels, records show.

The new subscription tiers introduced by Discord include Supporter at $3.99, Supporter + at $4.99, Super Supporter at $9.99, and Early Access Pass at $7.99, according to company officials.

Server owners can create and configure tiers through Server Settings, setting parameters such as name, price (ranging from $2.99 to $199.99), description, avatar, and perks, according to Discord’s documentation. Each tier is linked to specific Discord roles that automate access, granting permissions like channel views upon subscription. The tiers support layering of perks, with basic access at lower tiers, status symbols at mid-tiers, and utility perks at higher tiers. Customization options include exclusive channels, role permissions, external perks such as merchandise, emojis, name colors, and icons. Advanced options allow server owners to archive tiers to remove them and cancel renewals, sources confirmed.

Discord’s Server Subscriptions feature enables monthly fees for unique content, features, and communities, with a limit of one to three tiers per server. Automation ensures subscribers receive roles instantly upon payment and lose them upon cancellation, according to company officials. In addition to subscriptions, Discord offers Server Products—formerly known as Server Shops—released in 2023, which allow one-time sales of digital items such as files or roles alongside subscriptions. Upcoming features include Downloadables for one-time purchases like e-books or wallpapers, records indicate. Pricing flexibility starts at $2.99, granting server owners full control over monetization appearance.

Eligibility for the subscription program requires server owners to create a team and add payment information via Stripe in Discord’s developer settings. To set up tiers, owners navigate to Server Settings > Roles to create tier-specific roles such as “Gold Member” or “VIP Access.” Exclusive channels can be locked by editing permissions, granting view access to subscriber roles while denying access to the general @everyone role. The Basic Info tab allows setting exclusivity, program description, cover photo, and Shop tab preferences. An in-app landing page accessed by pressing “Server Subscription” in the channel list facilitates tier setup, according to company guidelines.

Pricing varies across platforms due to fees; for example, iOS subscriptions cost more because of Apple’s 30% fee, which is reflected in higher checkout prices. Desktop and mobile pricing differ, with full fee details outlined in Discord’s Monetization Terms. Revenue share applies per the Monetization Policy for Server Subscriptions and Shops. Subscriptions can range from $2.99 to $199.99 monthly, with proration applied on upgrades or downgrades, records show.

Perks available to subscribers include exclusive channels, custom roles, emotes, name colors, icons, and external benefits such as merchandise. Free trial options with time limits and exclusivity settings are available for each tier. Subscriber-only channels and roles automate access control. Higher tiers offer early access, content exclusives, or behind-the-scenes footage. Visual enhancements like tier-specific avatars and colors serve to distinguish supporter status, according to Discord’s official materials.

Discord’s Monetization Policy covers Server Subscriptions, App Subscriptions, and Server Shops, requiring compliance for eligibility. Server administrators are responsible for creating tiers, descriptions, and perks, and members must review these details carefully before subscribing. Events such as ENTITLEMENT_CREATE and SUBSCRIPTION_UPDATE handle subscription changes, with upgrades charging the price difference and resetting periods, while lower entitlements end immediately. The policy emphasizes creator responsibility for the content and subscriptions provided, company sources said.

The updated monetization features build on Discord’s existing offerings and reflect ongoing efforts to provide creators with flexible tools to generate revenue. The company continues to develop additional features, including one-time purchase options, to expand monetization opportunities for server owners and content creators.