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server boost perks

Common

Benefits a Discord server gets when members boost it, like better audio quality, custom invite links, and a server banner.

Perks are tiered across Level 1, 2, and 3. Bragging about your server's boost level is common in active communities.

Real-world examples3 examples
#ExampleWhat it meansSource
01we finally hit level 3, animated icon is liveThe server reached the highest boost tier and unlocked the animated icon perk.discord, 2023
02what do we even get at level 2 i forgotAsking about the perks unlocked at the second boost tier.discord, 2022
03i boosted just for the higher audio quality, totally worth itThey boosted specifically to get one of the server perks.reddit, 2023

Use it when

  • Someone is asking what boosting a server actually does.
  • A server just hit a new boost level and is announcing perks.
  • Someone is deciding whether to boost a server.

Do not use it when

  • You mean the act of boosting, not the rewards.Use “server boost” instead.
  • You mean Nitro subscription perks for the individual user.Use “discord-nitro” instead.

Origin and context

Discord introduced the server boosting system in 2019 as a way for communities to collectively upgrade their server by pooling Nitro subscriber boosts.

First seen
2019
Confidence
medium

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Updated: 2026-08-29License: CC BY 4.0

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