Create a permanent invite by setting the expiration to "Never"

Discord invite links expire by default after 24 hours, but you can create one that lasts indefinitely by changing a single setting when you generate the link. The permanent link works the same way as a temporary one — people click it and join your server — but it remains valid no matter how much time passes.

You need to be a server owner or have the "Manage Server" permission to create invite links. If you have that access, the process takes about 30 seconds and requires no special tools or bots.

Key Takeaways

  • Permanent invite links are created in the Server Settings menu under Invites, and you set the expiration to "Never" when generating the link.
  • The person creating the link must have "Manage Server" permission or be the server owner.
  • A permanent link can still be revoked or deleted at any time if you change your mind about who should join.
  • You can create multiple permanent links and track how many people joined through each one using the invite statistics.
  • Permanent links do not grant anyone special permissions — they only let people join the server with whatever role new members normally receive.

Step-by-step: generating a permanent invite link

Open Discord and go to the server where you want to create the link. Click the server name at the top left, then select "Server Settings" from the dropdown menu. On the left sidebar, click "Invites" (it may also appear as "Invite Management" depending on your Discord version).

Click the blue "Create Invite" button. A popup will appear with several options. The most important one is "Expires after" — this is set to "30 minutes" by default. Click that dropdown and select "Never". You can leave all other settings at their defaults or adjust them based on what you want: the "Max age" field controls how long the link lasts, and "Max uses" limits how many people can join through that specific link.

Once you have set the expiration to "Never", click "Create Invite" at the bottom of the popup. Discord will generate your permanent link and display it in a box. Click the copy icon next to the link to copy it to your clipboard, then share it wherever you want — in a forum post, on a website, in a social media bio, or anywhere else.

The difference between permanent and temporary links

A temporary link (the default) stops working after the time you set — usually 30 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours. Once that time passes, anyone who clicks the link will see an error message saying the invite has expired. Temporary links are useful if you are running a one-time event or want to control who joins by limiting the window.

A permanent link never expires on its own. It remains active until you manually delete it or revoke it. This makes permanent links better for server descriptions, website links, or any situation where you want people to join at their own pace over weeks or months.

Both types of links can be set to expire after a certain number of uses — for example, "Never" expiration but "Max uses: 5" means the link works for exactly five people, then stops. This is useful if you want to control how many people join through a specific link without worrying about time.

Managing and deleting permanent links

After you create a permanent link, it appears in your Invites list. You can see how many people have joined through each link by looking at the "Uses" column. If you want to stop using a link, click the trash icon next to it to delete it. Once deleted, anyone who tries to use that link will see an error.

You can create as many permanent links as you want. Some server owners create separate links for different places — one for their website, one for Twitter, one for a Discord server list — so they can track which source brings in the most members. Each link shows its own use count.

Deleting a permanent link does not remove the people who already joined through it. It only prevents new people from joining using that specific link. If you want to remove someone from the server entirely, you need to kick or ban them separately.

Permissions needed to create invite links

Only people with the "Manage Server" permission can create, view, or delete invite links. The server owner always has this permission. If you are not the owner and cannot see the Invites option in Server Settings, ask the owner to give you the "Manage Server" role or permission.

Creating an invite link does not give you any special power over who joins — it just lets you generate the link. The people who join through your link receive whatever role or permissions new members normally get in that server. You cannot use an invite link to give someone admin access or special status.

What happens when someone uses your permanent link

When someone clicks a permanent invite link, they see the server name and icon, plus a preview of the server (if it is public). They click "Join Server" and are added immediately. If the server has a welcome channel or verification requirements, they may see those next, depending on how the server owner set things up.

The person who created the link does not get notified when someone joins through it. You can only see the total number of uses by checking the Invites list in Server Settings. If you want to know who joined and when, you would need to check the server's audit log or ask members directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone use a permanent invite link if they are already in the server?

No. Discord prevents people who are already members from joining again through an invite link. If they click the link, they will be taken directly to the server instead of seeing a join prompt.

What if I delete a permanent link and then want to use it again?

You cannot restore a deleted link. The URL is gone permanently. You would need to create a new invite link, which will have a different URL. The new link will have its own use counter starting from zero.

Can I change a permanent link to expire after a certain time?

No. Once a link is created, you cannot edit its expiration settings. If you need a link with different settings, delete the old one and create a new one with the settings you want.

Do permanent links work on mobile Discord?

Yes. Permanent links work the same way on mobile as on desktop. Someone can click the link on their phone, and it will open Discord and let them join the server.

Can I see which permanent link a specific person used to join?

No. Discord does not show you which individual link each person used. You can only see the total number of people who joined through each link. If you need detailed tracking, you would need to use a bot or ask members directly.