How to Upload Files to a Discord Channel on iPhone or iPad

Uploading an Existing File

Open Discord. It’s the purple or blue icon with a white game controller, typically found on your home screen.

Tap ☰. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.

Select a server. Servers are listed along the left side of Discord.

Select a channel.

Tap the paperclip icon. It’s to the left of the text box at the bottom of the screen. If it’s your first time uploading a file to Discord, the app will ask for permission to access your photos. Tap OK.

Tap Camera Roll. This opens a list of your photo albums.

Tap the photo or video you want to add.

Add a comment. This is optional, but if you want to include some text along with your photo or video, type it into the “Add a comment” box.

Tap Share. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. Your photo or video will upload to Discord and appear in the chat.

Taking a New Photo or Video

Open Discord. It’s the purple or blue icon with a white game controller, typically found on your home screen.

Tap ☰. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.

Select a server. Servers are listed along the left side of Discord.

Select a channel.

Tap the paperclip icon. It’s to the left of the text box at the bottom of the screen. If it’s your first time uploading a file to Discord, the app will ask for permission to access your photos. Tap OK, even if you’re taking a new photo or video.

Tap Take Photo or Video. If you're prompted to grant permission to your camera and microphone, tap OK.

Take your photo or record your video. Tap the large round circle once to take a photo, or hold it down as you record a video. A preview will appear on the screen. If you took a video, tap the play symbol (a triangle) to view your video. If you aren’t satisfied with your photo or video, tap Retake at the bottom-left corner of the screen.

Tap Use Photo or Use Video.

Add a comment. This is optional, but if you want to include some text along with your photo or video, type it into the “Add a comment” box.

Tap Share. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. Your photo or video will upload to Discord and appear in the chat.