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Discord Nitro

Discord Nitro Explained

Nitro plans, Boosts, gifts and the differences that matter.

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Nitro vs Nitro Basic

FeatureNitro BasicNitro
HD streamingNot includedIncluded
Upload limit50 MB500 MB
Custom emojiIncludedIncluded
Animated avatarNot includedIncluded
Profile customizationNo Nitro profile featuresBanner, theme and per-server profiles
Server BoostsNot included2 included

Plan features can change. Discord’s current plan comparison ↗

Nitro and Server Boosts

Nitro adds perks to your account and includes two Boosts you can apply to a server. Nitro Basic includes no Boosts. A separate Server Boost purchase improves a server; it does not give your account Nitro.

Compare server levels →

Redeem a Nitro gift

  1. Open the gift link while signed into the receiving Discord account.
  2. Check the account and gift type, then accept.
  3. Open User Settings → Subscriptions to check activation.

Keep unclaimed links private. Gifts accepted on the wrong account cannot be transferred.

Gift claimed but Nitro missing? →