Last month, we saw reports suggesting that Discord is building a new Clubhouse-like feature named ‘Stage Channels’ to let users create and join live audio rooms. Discord has now officially announced the feature, and it is live on Windows 10, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web app. In this article, we will show you how to create and use Stage Channels on Discord.
Before we begin, it is worth mentioning that ‘Stage Channels’ are available only on community servers. Hence, we’ll also be showing you how to change your current server to a community server.
- What is a Community Server?
- Enable Community Server
- Create Stage Channel
- Using Stage Channel
What is a Discord Community Server?
As the name tells, Community servers are servers meant to cater to a community. As opposed to a standard server, it has powerful moderation tools and insights. However, there are a few requirements to change your server to a community server. Members should have a verified email to participate in the server. In addition, the servers should enable explicit media content filters for channels, and separate channels for rules and community updates are a must.
To change your Discord server to a community server, click on your server’s name at the top left corner and click ‘Server settings.’
From the Server settings page, go to the ‘Enable Community’ section under the Community tab present in the left sidebar. Once you’re here, click on ‘Get Started.’
Now that you have a community server on Discord, you can finally create a stage channel. To do that, click on the ‘+’ icon in the voice channel section.
Once you create a Stage Channel, Discord will urge you to set the topic of discussion. Enter a relevant topic name and click on ‘Open the Stage’ to get started.
When there’s an active stage channel, server members will see an option to quickly join the audio room from the left sidebar. Members can also click on the stage channel under the voice channel section to be part of the discussion.
If you no longer want to be a speaker, you can click on the ‘Move to Audience’ button to be a listener again.
So, that’s all you need to know to use Discord’s new Stage Channels feature. While there’s no denying that Discord has taken a page out of Clubhouse’s playbook, Stage Channel will be useful for users who prefer the flexibility of live audio rooms. It will give creators an outlet to engage with their community in real-time audio discussions. While you’re at it, do check out our articles on how to add bots to your Discord server, the best Discord music bots, and useful Discord bots to enhance your server.
