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By Mike
Discord Server Boost: Levels, Perks and What They Unlock
A server boost is a paid upgrade that a member applies to a Discord server to unlock perks such as more emoji, better audio and a vanity URL. A server reaches Level 1 with 2 boosts, Level 2 with 7 and Level 3 with 14.
The three levels
| Level | Boosts | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | More emoji slots, animated server icon, better stream quality |
| 2 | 7 | Server banner, role icons, larger uploads, higher audio quality |
| 3 | 14 | Even more emoji and sticker slots, biggest upload limit, a vanity URL |
Exact numbers for emoji, stickers and file size change over time, so check Discord's help center for today's values. Emoji slots rise from 50 at Level 0 up to 250 at Level 3, for each of static and animated.
How boosts work
Members with Nitro or who buy a boost subscription can apply boosts to any server. Boosts are monthly. If a member cancels, their boost ends at the end of the period, and the server drops a level if it falls under the threshold. Perks you used can then be limited, for example some emoji stay but cannot be added.
Boosters usually get a special role and appear higher in the member list. Many servers thank boosters in a channel and with a custom role color.
Thinking about whether boosts matter
For a small community the first two levels are a nice extra, not a need. Do not make boost perks the core of your server. Rewards for boosters should be extras: a color role, a private chat, a shout-out.
The boost level calculator shows how many boosts you need for the next level.
Boosts and Noxyr
Noxyr is free and does not depend on boosts. The boost level only matters where Discord itself sets a limit. For instance, /addemoji stops when the server runs out of emoji slots, which rise with boosts, see the emoji docs. Noxyr's server logs and giveaway tools can help you track and reward your boosters, and you can see how emoji are handled for bots in application emoji.
Common questions from owners
Boosts are bought by members, not by the server owner on behalf of the server, and one member can apply several. Boosts do not transfer between servers without a cost and delay, so tell people before they commit. If the number drops after a billing cycle, do not panic: it is normal and often recovers.
Common questions
How many boosts do I need for Level 3?
14 boosts. Level 1 needs 2 and Level 2 needs 7.
What happens when a boost expires?
The server loses the level if boosts drop below the threshold, and limited perks may stop being available.
Do I need boosts to use Noxyr?
No. Every Noxyr module is free and works at any boost level, though Discord limits like emoji slots still apply.
