This article is a hands-on Midjourney usage guide: how to log in and sync the same account on both computer and phone, how to set up a private image-generation channel just for yourself, and the common steps for logging out and switching accounts. Follow the steps below, and your Midjourney generations will be quieter and less prone to permission errors.
Preparation before logging in: first get your Discord account sorted out
The most common way to access Midjourney is to log in via Discord authorization, so the first step is to confirm which “Discord account you’ll use for generating images” you have on hand. It’s recommended that you change the email, username, and avatar to something instantly recognizable to avoid switching to the wrong account later. Then open the Midjourney official website in a browser, click Log In, and complete the Discord authorization.
Sync login on computer and phone: how to keep the same Midjourney account from getting messy
Whether Midjourney is synced depends on whether you’re logged into the same Discord account on both ends: Discord on desktop (or the web version) and Discord on mobile must match. On your phone, it’s recommended to install the Discord app and log in directly. After syncing, you’ll be able to see the same Midjourney commands and generation history in the same server/channel. If you find it works on mobile but not on desktop, first check whether the desktop side is mistakenly logged into a different Discord account.
Set up a private image-generation channel: using a “personal server” is the easiest
If you want Midjourney to stop spamming public channels, the most reliable approach is to create a new Discord server that only you join. After creating it, go to the Midjourney Bot profile page, choose “Add to Server,” and invite it into your own server. After that, using Midjourney-related slash commands in channels on that server will basically keep you from being disturbed by others.
Channel permissions and notifications: use Midjourney without getting spammed by messages
In your private server, keep only the necessary permissions for the channel where Midjourney is used, such as “View Channel,” “Send Messages,” and “Use Application Commands.” Don’t enable unnecessary permissions to reduce issues. For notifications, right-click the channel to mute it and turn off irrelevant alerts, keeping only the prompts you need when generating images. With these settings, Midjourney will work normally and your Discord won’t keep popping up messages.
Log out and switch accounts: avoid stuck authorizations and account mix-ups
Switching a Midjourney account essentially means switching your Discord account: log out of the current account in Discord first, then log in to the target account, then return to the Midjourney website to log in and re-authorize. If you run into an authorization page that keeps redirecting or buttons that don’t respond, it’s usually faster to clear browser cookies/cache related to Discord and then try again. One final reminder: Midjourney subscriptions and benefits are tied to the corresponding account, so confirm exactly which account you intend to use before switching.
