Midjourney Registration to First Image Tutorial: Discord Authorization, Command Input, and Image Saving

This Midjourney usage tutorial walks you through the process in the order of “Registration—Authorization—Generation—Saving,” making it suitable for first-time users to follow step by step. You only need to prepare a Discord account and generate your first image with a command in the designated channel. Along the way, I’ll also add common details about authorization and channel selection to help you avoid getting stuck at the first step.

Preparation: Create a Discord Account and Join Midjourney

Midjourney is primarily used through Discord, so first register on the official Discord website and complete email verification. After logging in, open the Midjourney official website in your browser and click to join the Discord server (Join the Discord). If your browser pops up an authorization window, confirm it’s the official Discord domain before clicking “Authorize,” to avoid accidentally clicking third-party phishing links.

After you join successfully, you’ll see the Midjourney server icon on the left side of Discord. The first time you enter, it’s recommended to check the #rules or beginner guide channel; some accounts need to complete a simple verification before speaking permissions are enabled. Once you’ve done these, you can start generating images with Midjourney.

Complete Authorization: Let the Midjourney Bot Respond to Your Commands

In the Midjourney server, find and enter a beginner channel with “newbies” in its name—this is the best place for a first test. If you type a command and get no response, first check whether you’re in a channel where you’re allowed to speak, and whether you’re required to complete phone verification or agree to the rules. The Midjourney bot will only enter the generation queue when you’re in the correct channel and use the correct command format.

Sometimes you can see the bot online but can’t send messages; in most cases it’s due to channel restrictions or your account not having passed verification. Resolve the prompt in the top-right of Discord (e.g., “Verification required”), then return to the channel and continue.

First Image Generation: How to Write the /imagine Command More Reliably

In the input box, type “/imagine,” select the command that pops up, and then write your description in the prompt field. For more consistent results, it’s recommended to write in the order “subject + scene + lighting + style,” for example: an indoor café, natural light, film texture, shallow depth of field. After you send it, Midjourney will queue and generate a four-image grid preview—just wait for it to finish.

After generation, you’ll see U and V buttons: U is used to upscale one image, and V is used to create variations based on that image. For beginners, it’s recommended to click U to upscale a satisfying one first, and then consider using V to iterate further—this makes it easier to steer Midjourney’s output in the direction you want.

Saving and Management: Download the Original Image and Avoid Losing Your Work

After the upscale is complete, click the image to open it larger, then use “Open in browser” to get the high-resolution version and save it. Don’t rely only on screenshots—screenshots lose detail. To make it easier to find later, it’s recommended to standardize the keywords you commonly use in Discord, so you can locate the same series of works via search.

If you need to switch accounts to use Midjourney, the most reliable approach is to log into different Discord accounts using different browser profiles, avoiding frequent logouts that may trigger risk controls. Each account’s generation history in Midjourney follows the Discord account. Confirm you’re currently logged into the target account before you start generating images, which can save you the trouble of finding images and reconciling usage later.