If you want to use Midjourney separately in your own Discord, the most practical way is to create a private channel and then invite the Midjourney Bot into it. This way, your generation history won’t be interrupted by public-channel spam, and it’s easier to manage your work. Below, we’ll walk you through setting everything up from scratch step by step, and also address common stumbling blocks along the way.
Preparation: Confirm Your Account and Permissions First
Before using Midjourney, you’ll need a Discord account and make sure you have “Manage Server / Add Apps” permissions in the target server. Midjourney currently typically requires an active subscription to generate images; without a subscription, you may still be able to complete the invite, but you won’t be able to generate normally. It’s recommended to log in via the Discord desktop client or web version to avoid missing the authorization entry point on mobile.
Create a Private Server or a Private Channel
If you want complete isolation, the simplest approach is to click “Add a Server” on the left side of Discord and create a new server for your own use. If you only want to use Midjourney separately within an existing server, create a new text channel and, in the channel permissions, limit visibility to yourself or specified members. It’s recommended that the channel name include “midjourney” so you can find it faster later.
Invite the Midjourney Bot to Your Discord
Open the official Midjourney Discord server, find “Midjourney Bot” in the member list, click its avatar to open the profile page, and choose “Add to Server.” On the authorization page, select the server you just created, confirm the permissions, and complete verification. After this step, the Midjourney Bot will appear in your server’s member list. If you don’t see “Add to Server,” it’s usually because you lack admin permissions, or you’re using a simplified view—switching to the desktop version makes it easier to find.
Start Generating in a Private Channel: /imagine and Basic Settings
Go into your private channel, type “/imagine,” and enter your prompt in the suggestion box to have Midjourney start working. Common commands also include “/settings” (switch models and parameters) and “/info” (check queue and credit information); it’s recommended to use them first to confirm status. If Midjourney says it can’t respond, most of the time it’s because channel permissions are preventing the bot from speaking—enable “View Channel / Send Messages / Embed Links” for the Midjourney Bot.
Common Issue: Invited Successfully but No Images Are Generated
The first case is a subscription-status issue: the Midjourney Bot being in the channel doesn’t necessarily mean it can generate—use “/info” to verify whether you have generation privileges. The second case is invalid commands: make sure you’re typing in a “text channel,” not a voice or announcement channel, and use the slash to trigger the command list. The third case is content filtering: overly sensitive prompts may be blocked; switching to a more neutral description usually restores normal operation.
