Repeatedly typing the same string of parameters in Midjourney is error-prone and can disrupt your image-generation flow. With the Prefer-related commands in Discord, you can turn commonly used parameters and style suffixes into “fixed defaults” or “one-tap calls.” Below, in the order of real operations, we’ll clearly explain how to set up and maintain Midjourney.
First, get clear on this: what repetitive tasks Prefer is good for solving
If you need to add the same aspect ratio, stylization strength, or commonly used model parameters every time, then using Midjourney’s Prefer is a great way to save effort. It’s more like a “personal preset,” not temporary tweaking for a single image. When you’re making a series or iterating repeatedly on the same project, Prefer can significantly reduce slip-ups and missing parameters.
Find the available settings entry points in Discord
Midjourney mainly runs in Discord. It’s recommended to operate in your own server channel or in a DM with the Midjourney Bot to avoid commands getting buried by chat. First, enter “/settings” to confirm the modes and toggles currently available to you, and make sure the command bar can properly pop up the Midjourney Bot’s command suggestions. If typing “/” doesn’t bring up the command list, it’s usually a channel-permission issue or a Discord client cache problem—switch to a channel where you can generate images normally and try again.
Use “/prefer option set” to create one-tap parameter shortcuts
Type “/prefer option set” in the message box, and you’ll see fields to fill in: “name” and “value.” For name, use a short, easy-to-remember label, such as “p1”; in value, put your commonly used parameter combination, such as “--ar 3:2 --stylize 200.” After that, when generating images, just add “--p1” at the end of your prompt, and Midjourney will automatically append that set of parameters—great for people who often stick to a fixed canvas ratio or a fixed style.
Use “/prefer suffix” to turn a frequently used tail into a default
If you want every generation to automatically include a string of suffix parameters, you can use “/prefer suffix” to set a default suffix directly. After setting it, you can write prompts normally without adding any parameters, and Midjourney will still automatically attach that suffix. If you temporarily don’t want to use it, explicitly write the parameters you want to override in that specific prompt. To cancel the default suffix, clear the suffix content or replace it with your new commonly used combination.
View, edit, and clean up: keep your presets under control
If you forget which shortcut parameters you’ve created, use “/prefer option list” to view all currently saved options. To delete an option, use “/prefer option clear” and fill in the corresponding name, so old presets don’t interfere with new projects. As your Midjourney presets accumulate over time, it’s recommended to name them by project and clean them up regularly, so you’re less likely to accidentally use the wrong parameters when switching styles.
