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Hosting a Stage on Discord: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Daniel MartinezNovember 8, 2025

Hosting a stage on Discord can be an exciting and rewarding experience, allowing you to engage with your community in a whole new way. Whether you're planning a Q&A, a live performance, or a panel discussion, Discord's stage channels provide a dedicated space for your event. Let's dive into how to host a stage on Discord, step by step.

Before we begin, ensure you have the necessary permissions. You'll need to be an administrator or have the 'Create Instant Invite' permission to create a stage channel. Additionally, make sure your server has the 'Go Live' feature enabled, as this is required for using stage channels.

Creating and Setting Up Your Stage Channel

Creating a stage channel is the first step in hosting your event. Here's how:

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1. Right-click on the server where you want to create the stage channel and select 'Create Channel'.

2. Choose 'Stage Channel' from the list of channel types.

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Customizing Your Stage Channel

Once created, you can customize your stage channel to suit your event:

1. Click on the stage channel's settings (gear icon) to open the channel settings menu.

2. Here, you can change the channel's name, set a channel topic, and adjust permissions. You can also enable or disable certain features, such as allowing users to join the stage or enabling the 'Go Live' feature.

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Inviting Speakers and Moderators

Before your event, you'll want to invite your speakers and moderators to the stage channel:

1. Right-click on the stage channel and select 'Invite People'.

2. Enter the usernames or email addresses of the people you want to invite, and click 'Send'.

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Managing Your Stage Channel During the Event

Once your event is underway, you'll need to manage your stage channel to ensure everything runs smoothly:

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During the event, you can add or remove speakers and moderators as needed:

1. Right-click on the stage channel and select 'Manage Speakers'.

2. Here, you can add or remove speakers and moderators, and adjust their permissions.

Monitoring the Chat

It's essential to keep an eye on the chat during your event to ensure it remains respectful and on-topic:

1. Enable the 'Chat' feature in your stage channel settings to allow viewers to interact with the event.

2. Assign moderators to help manage the chat and keep discussions civil.

Going Live

When you're ready to begin your event, it's time to go live:

1. Click the 'Go Live' button at the bottom of the stage channel.

2. Select your streaming platform (Twitch, YouTube, etc.) and follow the prompts to start your stream.

Congratulations! You've successfully hosted a stage on Discord. As your event comes to a close, don't forget to thank your speakers, moderators, and viewers for their participation. With a bit of planning and organization, Discord stages can be a powerful tool for engaging with your community. Happy hosting!