Our Discord Server

Why Discord? Basically I wanted a centralized place for all ATTN Seattle athletes to be able to chat, share, and learn. I like the concept of decentralization so everything doesn’t live in one spot (for a number of reasons). Discord is something I was using for a number of different subjects but thought it would be a great place for us.

Setup & Basics

• Download/Sign Up:

  Get the app (desktop/mobile) or use the web version, then register. 

• Navigation:

  • Leftmost column: Your servers (communities). 

  • Next column: Channels (topics/rooms) within the selected server. 

  • Home (Discord icon): Direct Messages and server activity. 

  • Friends tab: Manage contacts and requests. 

• Your Profile:

  Click your profile icon (bottom left) to change status (Online, Idle, DND, Invisible) and access Settings. 

[See this video for a brief overview]

Servers & Channels

• Join our Server: USE THIS INVITE LINK FOR ATTN!

• Channels:

  • Text (#): For typing, sharing files/links; use formatting like bold or italics (Markdown). 

  • Voice (Speaker icon): Click to join for audio/video chat and screen sharing. We don’t use these.

Chatting & Communicating

• In Text Channels: Type in the message box at the bottom and hit Enter. 

• In Voice Channels: Click to join; your mic is live (toggle mute/unmute) and you can turn on video or share your screen. 

• Direct Messages (DMs): Click the Discord icon (Home) to see DMs or use the Friends tab to find users by their username#1234 to add and message them privately. 

Key Features

• Roles & Permissions: Server admins assign roles (e.g., Moderator, Member) to control what users can do. 

• Notifications: Manage settings in User Settings (cog icon). 

• Apps: Add bots and integrations for extra fun and functionality. 

For more you can read this Beginner’s Guide to Discord.