- You need to have a Discord Nitro subscription to have the option to change your profile banner.
- To change Discord banner, go to user settings > Edit Profile > Change Banner.
- Here, upload image or select a GIF, adjust it and click on Save changes.
The other day, I subscribed to Discord Nitro. While my main intention was to unlock cross-server emotes, I am enjoying all the profile customizations it has to offer. Like animated display photos to account page theming. Another such feature is to set a profile banner using an image or GIF. It better helps reflect your personality on Discord and if you want to learn how to change your profile banner, then I have prepared a guide for you.
Method 1: Change Profile Banner on Discord Website or Desktop App
The Discord desktop app and website share the same layout, so the process of changing your Discord banner will be the same for both. Let us take a look at it.
- On the main page, click on the settings icon at the bottom.
- In the settings page, go to Profiles.
- Click on the banner area in the preview box and select Change Banner.
- Select between Upload image or Choose GIF.
- Adjust the image to your preference, then click on Apply.
- Lastly, click on Save changes and your banner image will be visible for everyone.
Method 2: Change Discord Profile Banner on Android and iPhone
If you are using the Discord mobile app, then the steps will be slightly different but easier to go through, not that they were any complicated in the first place. Here’s a quick breakdown of the proces.
- Open the Discord app, and go to the You tab.
- Tap on Edit Profile, and tap the pen icon at the top right.
- Select Change Banner from the popup menu.
- Upload a photo or a GIF to add as your banner.
- Crop the image according to your preferences and tap the tick mark at the top right.
- Then press the Save button at the top right to apply the new banner.
So that’s about it on changing your Discord banners. This is a fairly simple process and you can be done with it in a few seconds no matter which platform you are on. With that said, if you are new to Discord and need help with some text formatting pointers then checkout our guide on that topic. Meanwhile, let us know whether you knew about this option or just finding out in the comments below.
No. The ability to change your profile banners is strictly available for the Nitro subcribers. So you need to get the complete Nitro package for $9.99 to use this feature.
Once your membership expires, your Discord banner will be removed and get reset to the default option. So if you buy Nitro again, you will have to set up your profile banner one more time.
Yes, Discord lets you pick whatever GIF you fancy and not only apply as your banner image, but also you profile picture as well.
