Connections & Linked Roles
Admins can now add linked roles to their server via connections or apps to improve the safety and authenticity of members within your community. This creates a better experience for all members and admins alike.
This feature is gradually rolling out! Note: If you're an admin looking to learn more about how to use this feature, check out the Connections & Linked Roles : Admins article. Looking to learn m...
How to Use Linked Roles With Connections in Discord
Discord Linked Roles let server members earn a role automatically by linking a third-party account, like a GitHub profile or a Steam account, to their Discord account. This feature removes manual assignment work for server admins and gives members a clear way to prove membership in a community or verify credentials. By using Connections , Discord can check the linked account meets specific ...
Linked Roles on Servers In addition, Server Admins can set up new " Linked Roles " - Roles that you can only obtain should you meet certain requirements via Connections to other services. If a Server has set up Linked Roles , you will be able to see them in a new Linked Roles page in a Server's context menu.
Discord Linked Roles & Connections
Linked Roles are the cryptographic handshake of the modern Discord server. By bridging external identities (Steam, Reddit, X, PayPal) with internal permissions, you create a verification layer that is automated, secure, and friction-free. This is your guide to weaponizing metadata to build a safer, more exclusive ecosystem.
The " Connections " feature allows users to link their Discord account with other supported third-party accounts, and " Linked roles " combines the server's role requirements with the " Connections " feature. The icon for " Linked roles " is shown with a hyperlink symbol, as demonstrated in the figure below.
How to Set Up Discord Linked Roles (Steam, Twitch, YouTube, Riot) in 2026
Learn how to set up Discord Linked Roles based on connected accounts (Steam, Twitch, YouTube, Riot) in 2026, plus troubleshooting and onboarding tips.
Learn how to use Discord linked roles as both a server administrator and a community member. This guide shows how to create linked roles , set external account requirements, gate channels, and ...
Roles in Discord
What Discord roles are, how hierarchy works, and step-by-step permissions for members, moderators, and admins — plus how to measure impact after changes.
A practical, step-by-step guide to designing Discord roles , channel overrides, and moderation tiers — without accidentally giving everyone admin .