To make someone an admin on Discord mobile, you must create or edit a server role with the Administrator permission enabled, then assign that role to the member, there is no direct 'make admin' button. This process is a core part of Discord user and server management, ensuring you can delegate full control to trusted members directly from your phone.
How to make someone an admin on Discord mobile
Launch Discord on your phone. From the server list on the left side of the screen, tap the icon of the server where you want to grant admin privileges. This opens the server’s main channel view.
Step 2: Access server settings and open roles
Tap the server name at the top of the screen to open the server menu. Tap Settings (the gear icon) to enter Server Settings. In the settings menu, tap Roles to view existing roles or prepare to create a new one.
Step 3: Create or edit a role with administrator permission
- Tap the + button to create a new role, or tap an existing role you want to edit. Discord help page path: Server Settings > Roles > Create New Role (+) > Turn on 'Administrator'.
- Scroll down through the permission toggles until you find Administrator.
- Turn the Administrator toggle on. This grants the role all current and future permissions on the server.
- Save the role by tapping the checkmark or back arrow.
Step 4: Assign the admin role to a member
- Return to the server’s member list by tapping the member icon at the top of the channel list. One mobile walkthrough describes assigning the role by selecting the member and editing roles from the member list.
- Find the member you want to make an admin and tap their name.
- Select Manage or Edit Roles (the option may appear as "Roles" depending on your mobile layout).
- Check the box next to the role you just configured with Administrator enabled.
- Tap outside the menu or press save to confirm the assignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate “make admin” button?
No. Discord does not provide a direct "make admin" button for individual members. The only documented method is to create or edit a role with the Administrator permission and assign that role to the member.
What does the Administrator permission do?
Administrator is a top-level permission that grants the role all current and future permissions on the server, bypassing any individual permission restrictions. It effectively gives the member full control over the server, including the ability to manage roles, channels, and members.
What if I don’t see Roles or Settings?
Can I have multiple admins?
Yes. There is no documented limit on the number of members who can hold a role with Administrator permission. You can assign the same admin role to as many members as you trust.
Does the process differ between iPhone and Android?
No. The only variation is the mobile menu layout, but the path, server name > Settings > Roles > create/edit role > toggle Administrator > assign to member, remains the same on both platforms.
