Embed a link to a website in a Discord message

Want to send to a website on a Discord channel or in a DM? You can use the hyperlink markdown feature to add your own text to a shared link! This just involves adding a few symbols to your text. You can use Discord markdown tags whether you're using the desktop app, website, or mobile app. Here's how to use Discord hyperlink on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad devices.

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You can send a hyperlink in any Discord channel or message. You can find your list of servers in the left panel.

If you don't see your Direct Messages, click the Discord icon in the top-left corner (desktop) or tap the textbox icon in the top-left corner (mobile).

The text encased in [brackets] will be the text shown. The text encased in (parentheses) will be the link text.

Press Enter or tap the airplane icon to send your message. Discord will automatically format your hyperlink in your message. [1]

You should see your hyperlink with your specified text, along with an embedded preview. If you included angle brackets in your message, you will only see the hyperlink with your specified text.

Keep in mind that users clicking your hyperlink will see a pop-up notification that shows the link. They must click Visit Site if they want to continue following your link.