“I want my server Admins to stand out!”
“How do I get those shiny, moving role colors?”
If you are a Server Owner or Admin looking to make your VIPs pop, you are looking for the new Role Styles feature.
The short answer: Role Styles allow you to upgrade standard single-color roles into beautiful Gradients or shimmering Holographic designs. To get them, your server needs to unlock the specific “Additional Perk” using Server Boosts.
Here is the complete guide on how to unlock, set up, and manage these fancy roles for your community.
🎨 What Are Role Styles?
Role Styles are a cosmetic upgrade for Discord roles. While standard roles are limited to a single “Solid” color, this feature unlocks two premium visual options:
- Gradient: A smooth blend between two different colors.
- Holographic: A shiny, animated effect that glimmers (like a rare trading card).
These styles apply to the user’s name in the Member List, Chat, and Pop-out Profiles, making them perfect for distinguishing Mods, Boosters, or Event Winners.
🚀 How to Unlock: The “3 Boost” Requirement
This is the part that confuses most Admins. Role Styles are part of the “Additional Perks” system, which works slightly differently than the standard Server Levels (Level 1, 2, 3).
- Standard Levels: Unlock things like Emoji slots and Audio Quality (Level 1 = 2 Boosts).
- Additional Perks: These unlock specific features individually.
The Cost: To unlock Role Styles, you must apply 3 Server Boosts specifically to this perk.
Math Example:
If you want Level 1 benefits (2 Boosts) AND Role Styles (3 Boosts), your server needs a total of 5 Boosts applied.
How to Activate the Perk
Only the Server Owner or Admins with specific permissions can do this.
- Open your server and click the Server Name (top left).
- Select Server Boost.
- Look for the “Additional Perks” section.
- Find Role Styles and check if you have 3 unallocated Boosts available.
- Click Activate Perk.
⚙️ How to Set Up Gradient/Holographic Roles
Once unlocked, you can start designing.
⚠️ Important: You can only edit Role Styles on the Desktop (PC/Mac) or Browser app. You cannot configure them on mobile.
Step-by-Step Configuration:
- Click your Server Name and go to Server Settings.
- Select Roles from the left menu.
- Click the Pencil Icon (Edit) on the role you want to upgrade (or create a new one).
- In the Display tab, look for the new Role Style section.
- Choose your style:
- Solid: The standard single color.
- Gradient: Pick a start color and an end color.
- Holographic: Select the animated shine effect.
- Click Save Changes at the bottom.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can mobile users see the styles?
A: Yes.
While you cannot edit the styles on a phone, users on iOS and Android will fully see the Gradients and Holographic effects.
Q: What happens if my server loses Boosts?
A: The roles revert to Solid colors.
If your server drops below the required 3 Boosts for this perk, the feature locks. Any role that had a Gradient or Holographic style will automatically revert to displaying a single, solid color (usually the primary color of the gradient) until you boost again.
Q: Can I use this with Role Icons?
A: Yes!
Role Styles (colors) and Role Icons (little emojis next to the name) work perfectly together.
Q: The Holographic effect is hurting my eyes. Can I turn it off?
A: Yes, via Accessibility settings.
If the animation is distracting, individual users can disable it for themselves:
- Go to User Settings > Accessibility.
- Toggle “Enable Reduced Motion” to ON.This will stop the holographic shimmer from animating.
Q: Is there a limit to how many roles can use this?
A: No.
Once the perk is unlocked with the 3 Boosts, you can apply Gradient or Holographic styles to as many roles as you want within that server.
🌟 Summary
Role Styles are the ultimate flex for your Discord community.
- Unlock: Requires 3 Server Boosts allocated to the “Additional Perk.”
- Edit: Must be done on PC/Desktop.
- View: Visible on all devices (Mobile included).
- Risk: If you lose boosts, styles revert to normal colors.
Ready to make your server look professional? Check your Server Boost menu today to see if you have enough boosts to activate this feature!