If you want to move Midjourney from public channels into your own space, the easiest approach is to set up a private Discord server. Below, in the actual step-by-step order, I’ll explain clearly: how to invite the Midjourney bot, how to configure permissions to prevent commands from failing, and what to do when you need to switch accounts.
Preparation: First confirm your Midjourney and Discord login status
Midjourney runs in Discord, so you need a Discord account that can log in normally, as well as an account status that can use Midjourney. It’s recommended to first enter any channel in Discord and confirm that typing “/” brings up the command panel, to avoid later thinking it’s a Midjourney issue when in fact the client simply hasn’t loaded properly.
Create a new Discord server and invite the Midjourney bot
Click “+” on the left side of Discord to create a server. Either “For friends” or “For a community” is fine, and you can name it however you like. Then open Midjourney’s official website, go to your account page, find the “Add to Discord” entry point, select the server you just created to authorize it, and the Midjourney bot will appear in the member list.
If you can’t find the entry point, it’s usually because the Discord account logged in via the browser is not the same as the one in your client; switch the Discord web version to the target account first, then run through the invite process again, and the Midjourney bot will be invited to the correct place.
Channel and permission settings: Keep Midjourney commands working reliably
It’s recommended to create a dedicated channel, such as “#mj-images,” and keep all Midjourney work there, making it easier to review history later. Go to Server Settings → Roles & Permissions, and at minimum grant the Midjourney bot: “Send Messages,” “Embed Links,” “Attach Files,” and “Use Application Commands.” Otherwise, a common symptom is that you can see /imagine, but it won’t send or won’t generate images.
Switching accounts and managing multiple accounts: Avoid mixing up Midjourney accounts
Midjourney follows your Discord account: if you switch accounts in Discord, Midjourney effectively switches to a different account environment as well. On desktop, you can switch via “Settings → Log Out”; on mobile, also log out first and then log in to another Discord account—don’t rely on repeatedly scanning QR codes to hard-switch, as it can easily confuse authorizations.
If you also have the Midjourney web version open, remember to check whether the account shown at the bottom-right matches; when the web account and the Discord account don’t match, common issues include: you generated images in a channel but can’t see them in the Midjourney web gallery, or the other way around.
Quick troubleshooting for common sticking points: Commands missing, bot not responding, channel lacks permissions
If you can’t see the Midjourney bot: first confirm it was invited to the current server; next, search “Midjourney” in the member list or check whether it has been hidden/kicked. If /imagine doesn’t appear: it’s mostly because Discord hasn’t loaded application commands—restart the client, switch networks, or wait another dozen seconds in the channel before typing “/” again. If you’re prompted that permissions are insufficient: add back “Use Application Commands” and the related message-sending permissions as described in the previous section, and Midjourney will generally return to normal.
