What a server tag is and why you'd add one
A server tag in Discord is a label you create and assign to servers in your sidebar — it groups related servers together so you can find them faster. Tags appear as collapsible folders in your server list, and you can put as many or as few servers under each tag as you want. For example, you might tag all your gaming servers under "Games", all work-related servers under "Work", and friend group servers under "Friends".
Adding tags is entirely optional and doesn't change how the servers work or who can see them. Tags are personal to you — other members won't see your tags, and your tags won't affect anyone else's server experience. The main reason to use them is to reduce clutter in your sidebar, especially if you're in many servers.
Key Takeaways
- Server tags are personal folders you create in your sidebar to organize servers by category or purpose.
- You create a tag by right-clicking a server name, selecting "Add Server Tag", and typing a name for the tag.
- You can add multiple servers to the same tag by right-clicking each one and choosing the tag from the menu.
- Tags collapse and expand like folders, so you can hide servers you're not using without removing them from Discord.
- Deleting a tag removes the folder but keeps all the servers in your sidebar — the servers themselves are never deleted.
How to create your first server tag
Open Discord and look at your server list on the left side. Right-click on any server name — the one you want to tag first. A menu will appear with several options. Look for "Add Server Tag" and click it.
A text box will pop up asking you to name the tag. Type whatever category makes sense to you — "Gaming", "Work", "Friends", "Creative", or anything else. Keep the name short so it fits in your sidebar. Press Enter or click outside the box when you're done. The tag is now created, and that first server is already inside it.
Adding more servers to an existing tag
Once you have a tag, adding other servers to it takes the same first step. Right-click on another server name. This time, instead of "Add Server Tag", you'll see "Add to Server Tag" with an arrow pointing to a submenu. Hover over or click that option.
A list of your existing tags will appear. Click the tag you want to add this server to. The server moves into that tag when ready. You can repeat this for as many servers as you want — there's no limit to how many servers can be in one tag.
Organizing servers within a tag
Once servers are inside a tag, you can reorder them by dragging and dropping. Click and hold on a server name, then drag it up or down within the tag folder. This works the same way as reordering servers outside of tags.
You can also move a server from one tag to another. Right-click the server, select "Add to Server Tag", and choose a different tag. The server will move to the new tag. If you want to remove a server from a tag entirely, right-click it and select "Remove from Server Tag" — the server will go back to your main server list.
Renaming or deleting a tag
To rename a tag, right-click on the tag name itself (not a server inside it). Select "Edit Server Tag" and type the new name. Press Enter when you're done.
To delete a tag, right-click the tag name and select "Delete Server Tag". A confirmation message will ask if you're sure. Click "Delete" to confirm. Important: deleting a tag does not delete the servers inside it. All those servers will reappear in your main server list, and you can organize them again or leave them there.
Collapsing and expanding tags
Each tag has a small arrow or chevron next to its name. Click that arrow to collapse the tag — the servers inside will hide, and only the tag name will show. Click the arrow again to expand the tag and see all the servers inside. This is useful when you want to focus on one category of servers without deleting anything.
Collapsed tags stay collapsed until you click them again, even after you close and reopen Discord. Discord remembers which tags you had open and which you had closed.
Troubleshooting common tag problems
If you right-click a server and don't see "Add Server Tag" or "Add to Server Tag", make sure you're right-clicking directly on the server name in the sidebar, not on the server icon. The menu only appears when you right-click the text.
If a tag disappears or servers seem to have moved on their own, check whether you accidentally collapsed the tag. Click the arrow next to the tag name to expand it. If servers are genuinely missing from Discord, they may have been deleted by the server owner — you can only see servers you're actually a member of.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see the tags I create?
No. Server tags are private to you. Other members of the same servers won't see your tags, and your tags don't affect how anyone else sees or organizes their servers. Tags are purely for your own organization.
What happens to my tags if I leave a server?
If you leave a server that's inside a tag, that server disappears from the tag and from your entire server list. The tag itself remains, and any other servers in that tag stay there. If the tag becomes empty, you can delete it or leave it for future servers.
Can I move a whole tag to a different position in my sidebar?
Yes. Click and hold on the tag name itself, then drag it up or down in your server list. You can position tags anywhere among your servers. This works the same way as reordering individual servers.
Is there a limit to how many tags I can create?
Discord doesn't publish a hard limit, but in practice you can create as many tags as you need. Most people find that five to ten tags cover their organization needs. You can always rename or delete tags later if you change your mind.
Can I put a tag inside another tag?
No. Tags cannot be nested — you can't create a folder inside a folder. Each tag is a single level of organization. If you need more detailed sorting, consider using server names or descriptions to indicate subcategories within a tag.