How to Add Stickers in Discord

Lee Stanton June 16, 2023

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Animated image stickers are an entertaining way to liven up chats, and Discord has implemented this popular trend. However, at the moment, this feature is only available to Nitro users based in Brazil, Canada, and Japan.

In this article, we’ll tell you how to add and use stickers when based elsewhere.

How to Add Stickers in Discord on an iPhone

If you’re not based in Brazil, Canada, or Japan you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) account to change your virtual location. ExpressVPN is the best VPN provider for virtual server options and offers fast connection speeds.

Here’s how to start using ExpressVPN to change your virtual location via your iPhone:

Visit ExpressVPN to create an account.
Download and install the ExpressVPN app for iOS.
Open the app and go through the on-screen prompts.
Find a server to connect to in Canada by taping the “Recommended” or “All Locations” tab.
Hit the Power button to connect.

With your VPN connected to a server in Canada, Japan, or Brazil and an active Nitro subscription, you’ll now have access to Discord’s sticker feature.

To use the free stickers in chat:

Launch the Discord app.
Tap on the emoji icon in the text box.
Tap the “Sticker” tab.
A library of available free stickers will appear.
Select a sticker to add to your conversation.

How to Add Stickers in Discord on an Android Device

To use the free stickers or buy stickers from the “sticker shop,” you’ll need a Nitro subscription and access from Brazil, Canada, or Japan.

If you don’t live in any of those countries, you can access Discord from a virtual location using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) account. ExpressVPN is one of the best VPN providers for fast connection speeds from over 90 countries.

Follow these steps to start using ExpressVPN to change your virtual location:

Visit the order page to set up your account.
Download and install the ExpressVPN app for Android.
Launch the app, then go through the on-screen prompts.
Find a server to connect to in Canada by selecting the “Recommended” or “All Locations” tab.
Tap the Power button to connect.

You’ll gain access to Discord’s sticker feature when your VPN is connected to a server in Canada, Brazil, or Japan and your Nitro subscription is active.

To use the free stickers in chat:

Open the Discord app.
Select the emoji icon in the text box.
Tap the “Sticker” tab.
Select it to access the available sticker packs.
Tap a sticker to add it to your chat.

How to Add Stickers in Discord on a PC?

You can add stickers in Discord if you’re an official server moderator and access your account from Brazil, Canada, or Japan.

If not, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) account to change your virtual location. ExpressVPN is a great service provider for fast connections from several servers worldwide.

Here’s how to start using ExpressVPN to change your virtual location on your PC:

Go to the order page to set up your subscription.
Download and install the ExpressVPN for Windows or Mac app.
Launch the app and go through the prompts.
Find a server to connect to in Canada by taping the “Recommended” or “All Locations” tab
Click the Power button to connect.

As a moderator or admin, you can add stickers once your location is established. Follow these steps to upload stickers:

Open the Discord app.
From the top-left, select the server’s name.
Click “Server settings.”
From the left menu, select “Stickers.”
Select “Upload sticker,” then find the image you wish to upload.
Enter a name for your sticker.
To have your sticker appear as an emoji match suggestion, select a related emoji when someone performs a sticker search.
You can add a description for screen readers.
When you’re ready, click “Upload.”

Anyone can use the stickers on the server with or without a Nitro subscription.

How to Add WhatsApp Stickers to Discord?

It’s impossible to upload WhatsApp stickers to Discord, though Discord stickers can be uploaded to WhatsApp.

However, you can upload custom stickers for use in a level one (or higher) server for which you are a moderator or admin. So long as you utilize a Virtual Private Network (VPN) account to change your virtual location. For this demo, we’ll be using ExpressVPN. This service provider offers fast connections from over 90 countries across the world.

Follow these steps to start using ExpressVPN to change your virtual location on your PC:

Visit the order page to create your account.
Download and install the ExpressVPN for Windows or Mac app.
Open the app and complete the prompts.
Find a server to connect to in Canada by taping the “Recommended” or “All Locations” tab.
Click the Power button to connect to the server.

When your VPN is connected to an appropriate server, you’ll have the option to upload custom stickers. The files must be:

Exactly 320×320 pixel square
Saved as PNG, APNG, or Lottie
No bigger than 500KB

To upload a sticker:

Open the Discord app.
In the top-left corner, select the server’s name.
Click “Server settings.”
From the left menu, select “Stickers.”
Select “Upload sticker,” then locate the sticker.
Complete your sticker information and click “Upload.”

Any server member can now use your sticker.

How to Add Custom Stickers to Discord?

As a moderator or admin for a server that has been boosted to levels 1, 2, or 3, you can upload custom stickers. However, the feature is only accessible in Brazil, Canada, or Japan from a PC.

If you’re not based in any of those countries, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) account to change your virtual location. We’ll be using ExpressVPN to demonstrate. ExpressVPN offers fast server connections from many countries worldwide.

To change your virtual location using ExpressVPN, follow these steps:

Visit the order page to set up your account.
Download and install the ExpressVPN for Windows or Mac app.
Launch the app and go through the on-screen prompts.
Find a server to connect to in Canada by taping the “Recommended” or “All Locations” tab.
Hit the Power button to connect to the server.

Once your VPN is connected to a server from one of the three countries, you’ll have the option to upload custom stickers to your server. The files must be:

Exactly 320×320 pixel square
Saved as a PNG, APNG, or Lottie file
No bigger than 500KB

To upload a sticker:

Open the Discord app.
From the top-left, select the server’s name.
Select “Server settings.”
From the left menu, choose “Stickers.”
Click “Upload sticker,” then find the sticker you want to upload.
Give your sticker a name.
To have your sticker appear as a suggestion whenever someone performs a sticker search, choose a related emoji.
When you’re ready, click “Upload.”

Afterward, your sticker can be used by any server member, regardless of whether they have a Nitro subscription.

Additional FAQ

Where Do You Find Stickers on Discord Nitro?

If you’re accessing the platform from Canada, Brazil, or Japan and have an active Nitro subscription, free stickers can be found via a mobile device:

1. Go to a conversation and tap on the emoji icon in the text box.

2. Tap the “Sticker” tab.

3. A library of available stickers will appear.

4. Tap a sticker to add it to your conversation.

To find free stickers using desktop access:

1. From within a conversation, click on the smiley paper icon at the bottom of the main pane.

2. From the “Sticker” tab, you’ll find a selection of available stickers.

3. Select a sticker to add to your chat.

A Sticker Is Worth a Thousand Words

Discord’s recent addition is another form of expression in channels and conversations. Thanks to the use of VPNs, the stipulations for access have yet to slow anyone down.

What do you think about the sticker phenomenon? Do you prefer them to GIFs and emojis? Let us know in the comments section below.