> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ordinal.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Discord > Schedule announcements to Discord channels using channel webhooks. No Discord login required. Discord is where communities live - and scheduled announcements keep them engaged. Instead of connecting an account, you create **webhooks** in Discord and add them to Ordinal. Messages post to specific channels through those webhooks, perfect for product updates, event reminders, and recurring community content. ![Discord Hero](https://mintcdn.com/ordinal/9SNngH9d5toHVBfb/images/Discord-hero.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=9SNngH9d5toHVBfb\&q=85\&s=5ad753adbddaa480ebe1f58707e14d34) ## Overview Webhooks are channel-specific URLs that accept incoming messages. You create them in Discord, give them a name and avatar, and paste the URL into Ordinal. No Discord login required - you control exactly which channels can receive scheduled messages. > [card] [Creating a Webhook](#creating-a-webhook-in-discord) > > Set up webhooks in your Discord server > [card] [Adding to Ordinal](#adding-the-webhook-to-ordinal) > > Connect your webhook to Ordinal > [card] [Drafting a Message](#drafting-a-discord-message) > > Formatting, mentions, and attachments > [card] [Use Cases](#use-cases) > > When to use Discord scheduling | How it works | Details | | - | - | | Connection method | Webhook URL (not OAuth) | | Sender appearance | Webhook name and avatar | | Scope | One webhook per channel | This means: * You decide which channels get a webhook * Each webhook posts to exactly one channel * The webhook's name and avatar appear as the message sender * Anyone with the webhook URL can post to that channel (keep it private) ## Creating a Webhook in Discord 1. Open your Discord server 2. Go to **Server Settings → Integrations** 3. Click **Create Webhook** 4. Set the name (this appears as the sender, e.g., "Ordinal Updates") 5. Upload an avatar image 6. Select which channel this webhook posts to 7. Click **Copy Webhook URL** Keep this URL private - it's essentially a posting key for that channel. > [!TIP] > > Name webhooks clearly (like "Product Updates" or "Social Alerts") so it's obvious what's posting. Use a custom avatar to help messages look intentional, not like spam. ## Adding the Webhook to Ordinal Go to [**Settings → Profiles → Scheduling → Discord**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/profiles/scheduling/discord), paste your webhook URL and the channel name. The webhook appears as a profile you can select when creating posts. To post to multiple channels, create a separate webhook for each channel in Discord and add each to Ordinal. ## Drafting a Discord Message ### What you can post | Feature | Supported | Notes | | - | - | - | | Text messages | ✅ | Up to 2,000 characters | | [Attachments](#attachments) | ✅ | Up to 3 files, 10MB each | | Formatted text | ✅ | Headings, bold, italic, underline, code, links, lists | | [Mentions](#mentions) | ✅ | @here, @everyone, users, roles | | Link previews | ✅ | Discord unfurls links automatically | ### Formatting The editor supports Discord's markdown formatting: * **Headings**: H1 and H2 for structure * **Bold**: Use the toolbar or `Cmd/Ctrl + B` * **Italic**: Use the toolbar or `Cmd/Ctrl + I` * **Underline**: Use the toolbar or `Cmd/Ctrl + U` * **Code**: Inline code formatting * **Links**: Paste URLs or use the link button * **Lists**: Bullet and numbered lists * **Emoji**: Type `:emoji_name:` or use the emoji picker Formatting converts to Discord's native markdown when published. ### Mentions Tag users, roles, and broadcast to everyone: | Mention | What it does | | - | - | | `@here` | Notifies active members in the channel | | `@everyone` | Notifies all members in the server | | `<@USER_ID>` | Mentions a specific user | | `<@&ROLE_ID>` | Mentions a specific role | > [!NOTE] > > User and role mentions require Discord IDs (not display names). You can find these by enabling Developer Mode in Discord settings, then right-clicking a user or role. > > You can read more from the official Discord docs [here](https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/206346498-Where-can-I-find-my-User-Server-Message-ID#h_01HRSTXPS5CRSRTWYCGPHZQ37H). > [card] [Drafting Posts](https://ordinal.mintlify.site/posts/drafting-posts.md) > > Full guide to formatting, slash commands, and keyboard shortcuts. ## Attachments You can attach **up to 3 files** per Discord message. | Spec | Limit | | - | - | | Files per post | 3 maximum | | File size | 10MB per file | | Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MOV | Drag and drop files into the editor, paste from clipboard, or use the attachment button. Each attachment must have a unique filename. ## FAQ > [accordion] Webhook not working > > The webhook may have been deleted in Discord. Create a new one and update it in Ordinal. > [accordion] Messages not appearing > > Verify you're checking the correct channel - each webhook posts to exactly one channel. > [accordion] Duplicate attachment error > > Each attachment in a post must have a unique filename. Rename files before uploading if needed. > [accordion] File too large > > Discord webhooks have a 10MB file size limit. Compress your files or use a link instead. ## Use Cases * **Product announcements**: Release notes, feature launches, changelog updates * **Community updates**: Event reminders, weekly roundups, server news * **Content sharing**: Notify when new social posts, blog articles, or videos go live * **Automated alerts**: Scheduled reminders, countdowns, recurring messages ## Learn More > [card] [Slack](https://ordinal.mintlify.site/social-profiles/slack.md) > > Similar use case with OAuth-based connection. > [card] [Scheduling posts](https://ordinal.mintlify.site/posts/scheduling-posts.md) > > Set the perfect time for your content. This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.