What Does ‘Idle’ Mean On Discord? Explained
Much like other VoIP platforms, Discord employs different icons to indicate your activity status. Through status icons, other users on the platform can easily know whether you areonlineoroffline. However, you can also be Idle on Discord, which is a different kind of a status altogether. Now, you may ask, what exactly does being Idle mean on Discord? In this article, we will not just decipher its meaning for you, but also show you how to set the Idle status on Discord. So, let’s get into it.
What the Idle Status Means On Discord
On Discord, the Idle status is denoted by a crescent moon (🌙) emoji. When you set your Discord status to Idle, it usually indicates that the app is open on your device but you have not interacted with the app for more than 5 minutes. In other words, you areaway from KeyboardorAFK. However, since you have not logged out of the platform, it doesn’t mean that you are offline.
You can still receive messages and notifications from other users and stay on top of what’s happening on the platform. Discord will set your status to Idle automatically if it detects inactivity for around 5 to 10 minutes. However, you can set your status to Idle manually as well.
Set Discord Status to Idle on Android
Now that you know what “Idle”means on Discord, let me show you how you can also set your status to Idle in a few easy steps. In this way, you gain manual control over your Discord status without waiting for the platform to change it for you automatically. Since the process to change your status is slightly different on all platforms, we have explained each individually.
That said, let’s first look at how you can change the status to Idle in the Discord app on Android:
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Open the Discord app and head to your Profile by tapping on your avatar in the bottom panel.
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Here, tap on yourusername or profile pictureto see the pop-up “Change Online Status” menu.
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Then, tap to select Idle, and it should immediately set your Discord status to the same.
Note:Unlike iOS and the desktop versions, the Android app doesn’t have an option that asks you to “Set a custom status.” Instead, you will need to tap onAdd Statusto set a custom one.
Set Discord Status to Idle on iPhone
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In the Discord iOS app, tap on your profile icon at the bottom right corner.
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Next, tap onSet Statusand select “Idle” from the popup menu that appears.
Set Discord Status to Idle on Desktop/ Web
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Launch the Discord app on your desktop andclick on your avatarat the bottom left corner of your screen.
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Hover over the status panel where your current status is being shown and a small pop-up menu will appear.
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From the list of status options, click on Idle to change your Discord status.
With that, you will have successfully set your Discord status to Idle on your Windows, Mac, or Linux PC. You will now see a yellow crescent moon icon on your avatar with the word “Idle” written beside it. Other Discord users will be able to see your status on the servers you are a part of.
Other Discord Status Meaning Explained
While setting your status to Idle, you will come across other status options in the Discord app. So, in case you are wondering what these do, here’s a quick explainer for other status icon meanings:
As you can notice in the screenshot above, you can even set acustom status messageon Discord. However, unlike the iOS and desktop apps, the Android app doesn’t have an option that asks you to “Set a custom status” in the status pop-up. Instead, you need to tap on “Add Status” to set a custom status on Discord via the Android app.
This custom status will accompany any of your above-chosen statuses and can be used to elaborate on your current status on the platform. You can choose to use this option creatively as well. Apart from these options, Discord will also add a small phone icon beside your avatar to indicate the device you are using and apurple play iconwhen you arestreaming on Twitch. Also, let us know in the comments if this guide came in handy.
Sagnik Das Gupta
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
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