Have you ever had to enter a lengthy URL in between Discord texts just to have the conversation flow interrupted? This can be annoying and clumsy since lengthy links take up unnecessary space on servers and are not visually appealing. Therefore, hyperlinking messages offers a practical means of accessing other articles, movies, pictures, and web pages without ever leaving the Discord app. Curious to know how to hyperlink in Discord? Keep reading!
How to Hyperlink in Discord
Now you can create clickable shortcuts to webpages or other resources inside of chat messages all from Discord. Let’s see how.
Method 1: Via Chat Box
Users now have a direct way to add embed links in Discord. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same:
1. Open Discord and click on the server of your choice.
2. Type in [](), in the first bracket enter your text followed by the URL in the second bracket respectively. For example, [Test](URL)
3. Hit Enter.
Your text will automatically get hyperlinked with your preferred URL.
Method 2: Via Carl Bot
You can also use the Carl bot in Discord to add embed links over your texts. Let’s see how:
1. Visit the official web page of Carl bot and click on Invite from the top ribbon.
2. Select your server under ADD TO SERVER and click on Continue.
3. Click on Authorize.
4. Click Next and finish the Car bot setup by following the on-screen instructions.
5. Click on SKIP & GO TO THE DASHBOARD.
6. Click on Embeds from the left menu.
7. Under the Description box, type in []() where in the first bracket enter your text followed by the URL in the second bracket respectively. For example, [My Channel](URL).
8. Click on Destination and select your server from the drop-down list.
9. Click on Post.
Your text will successfully get posted on the selected Discord server when you check your account.
Can I Add Hyperlinks to Images or Files in Discord?
No, unfortunately, Discord does not support direct hyperlinking of images or files over any texts.
Can I Preview Hyperlinks Before Posting Them in Discord?
Yes, Discord automatically creates a preview of most URLs you enter over messages. Simply click over the preview thumbnail and check if it is directing you to the page of your choice before hitting enter to add hyperlinked texts.
Also Read: Why Does My Discord Link Keeps Expiring?
Now you can easily hyperlink a text in Discord by following the methods outlined in this guide. Do not hesitate to reach out to us in the comment section. Keep visiting TechCult for more tech-related know-how.
