The quickest way to share your Discord profile

To put a link to your Discord account in a text message, open Discord on your phone or computer, click your profile picture in the bottom left corner, select "Copy User ID", then paste that ID into this format: discord.com/users/[your ID]. Anyone who clicks that link will see your profile and can add you as a friend.

This works across text messages, email, social media, or anywhere else you want to share it. The link is public — it does not give anyone access to your account, only shows them your profile name, avatar, and friend status.

Key Takeaways

  • Your user ID is a unique number Discord assigns you; find it by clicking your profile picture and selecting "Copy User ID".
  • The shareable link format is discord.com/users/[your ID], and you can paste it into any text message or messaging app.
  • Anyone with the link can see your profile and send you a friend request, but cannot access your messages or servers.
  • You can also right-click your own name in any Discord chat and select "Copy User Link" to get the full URL ready to paste.
  • Your user ID is permanent and stays the same even if you change your username later.

Finding your user ID on desktop

On a computer, click the circular profile picture in the bottom left corner of Discord. A menu will pop up. Select "Copy User ID" — the ID is now copied to your clipboard and ready to paste anywhere.

If you want to see what the ID looks like before sharing it, you can open Notepad or any text editor and paste it there first. It will be a long string of numbers, usually 18 digits. This is your unique identifier within Discord's system, and no two accounts share the same ID.

Once you have copied the ID, you can close this menu and move on to formatting the link. The ID stays in your clipboard until you copy something else, so you have time to switch to your text message or email app.

Finding your user ID on mobile

On your phone, tap your profile picture at the bottom right of the screen (it may show as a gear icon or your avatar). Scroll down and tap "Copy User ID". The ID is now copied and ready to paste into a text message or any other app.

If you do not see a "Copy User ID" option, make sure you are tapping your own profile picture, not someone else's. Your profile menu only appears when you tap your own avatar. Look for the icon that represents you specifically — it should be in the bottom right corner of the Discord app.

After copying, switch to your text messaging app and paste the ID into the link format. Mobile apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, or SMS will all accept the link and make it clickable for the person receiving it.

Using the right link format

Once you have your user ID copied, create the shareable link by typing or pasting: discord.com/users/ followed immediately by your ID with no spaces. For example, if your ID is 123456789012345678, the full link would be discord.com/users/123456789012345678.

Paste this link into any text message, email, or social media post. When someone clicks it, they will land on your Discord profile page and can add you as a friend from there. The link works on both desktop and mobile browsers, so it does not matter what device the person uses to open it.

Double-check that there are no extra spaces or characters before or after the link. A single space or typo will break the link and make it unclickable. If you are unsure, test the link yourself by clicking it before you send it to someone else.

The faster way: right-click your name

In any Discord chat or server, right-click your own username and select "Copy User Link" from the menu. This copies the entire formatted link (discord.com/users/[your ID]) directly, so you do not have to type it out yourself.

This method is faster if you are already in Discord and want to grab the link without opening your profile menu. The result is identical — the same shareable profile link. On mobile, you can long-press your username to see the same option.

This approach saves you the step of manually combining your ID with the URL format, which is especially useful if you share your profile link often or need to do it quickly.

What people can and cannot see with your link

When someone clicks your profile link, they can see your username, avatar, and whether you are online or offline. They can also see if you are mutual friends and send you a friend request. They cannot see your direct messages, your servers, your friends list, or any private information.

Sharing your profile link is safe — it is the same as someone finding your profile through Discord's search. You are not giving them access to anything sensitive, only showing them who you are so they can connect with you. Your link does not grant anyone special permissions or bypass any privacy settings.

If you later decide you do not want someone to contact you, you can block them or decline their friend request. Blocking is reversible if you change your mind later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my user ID?

No, your user ID is permanent and cannot be changed. However, you can change your username (the name people see) as many times as you want by going to User Settings and clicking "Edit Profile". Your ID stays the same even if your username changes.

What if someone has my profile link but I do not want to be friends?

You can decline their friend request or block them. Blocking prevents them from sending you messages or seeing when you are online. You can manage friend requests and blocked users in your Friends list or User Settings.

Is the profile link the same as my Discord tag?

No. Your Discord tag is your username plus a four-digit number (like username#1234), which is used to add friends within Discord. Your profile link is the web URL (discord.com/users/[ID]) that works anywhere online and is easier to share in text messages.

Can I share my profile link on social media?

Yes. Your profile link works anywhere — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, or any other platform. Anyone who clicks it will see your Discord profile and can add you as a friend if they want to connect.

Does sharing my profile link let people see my servers?

No. Your profile link only shows your public profile information. People cannot see which servers you are in, what channels you have access to, or any messages you have sent. Server membership is private unless you tell someone which servers you are part of.