A Guide to Discord/Community programs

Partners Discord Partners are Discord servers that are chosen by Discord staff to act as "role models" for other servers. The Partnership program offers better support and additional benefits to servers that meet its requirements. Applications can be submitted by visiting the "Partner Program" tab. At this time, Discord is no longer accepting new partner applications. Common servers chosen for the Partnership program are those affiliated with subreddits, social personalities, content creators, non-profit organizations, or large communities. Requirements The server must be a Community server The server must be at least eight weeks old The server must have at least 500 members The server must have at least 50 users who regularly communicate per week The server must have at least 100 users who are online per week The server must have a minimum of %20 Week 1 retention over a period of 8 weeks The two-factor authentication requirement for Server Moderation must be enabled. This can be accessed by clicking on "Server Settings", then navigating to "Moderation" Benefits 200px|thumb|right|The Discord Partner badge Partner badge will be displayed next to the server's name and the server owner's username and profile Server vanity URL and a custom invite splash page Higher bit-rate VIP servers for voice channels Ability to add the server to the Server Discovery page Free Discord Nitro and a Discord Partner hoodie for the server owner Access to the Private Discord Partners server Priority contact with Discord Support Server Verification Server Verification offers many of the same benefits as Discord's Partnership Program. However, Verification is reserved for servers owned by music artists, esports organizations, publishers, and game developers. Community servers are not eligible for verification. Benefits Verified badge next to server name Server Vanity URL and custom invite splash page Higher bit-rate VIP servers for voice channels Hypesquad The Hypesquad are members of the Discord community who are extra enthusiastic about the platform, and are selected to promote the platform both online and at events around the world. Hypesquad members are sorted into three houses: Balance, Bravery, and Brilliance, distinguished by a badge next to their username. To join the Hypesquad, navigate to "User Settings", "Hypesquad", and "Join Hypesquad", then take a 5-question personality quiz. You will be sorted into a house based on your answers. You can retake the quiz if you are unhappy with your results. Hypesquad Tiers Online Tier Be a part of either Bravery, Brilliance, or Balance houses Respective Hypesquad house badge for your Discord profile Hypesquad email updates Competitions and merch giveaways House challenges Event Attendee Tier Access to an exclusive Hypesquad Events server Hypesquad Events badge Hypesquad T-shirt, stickers, and pins (link received in acceptance email) Meet and hangout with Discord staff at events Event Coordinator Tier Quarterly swag box for distributing at events