Discord is more than just a chatting client - it's got the potential to be an ultimate hub for gamers and content creators. It can even serve as a gateway to the exciting realm of gaming, streaming, and brand building.
So get ready to dig into all things Discord, including the Discord app, voice channels, screen sharing, hardware acceleration, share screen functionality, and the ability to stream games and other live content!
As we mentioned, Discord isn't merely a means to chat; it's a tool kit for gamers and content creators who want to build meaningful communities, interact in real-time, and share their passions. Here's what makes Discord a must-have:
Whether you’re strategizing in a game, meeting with your community, or brainstorming content ideas, Discord’s voice chat feature allows for seamless communication. Crystal-clear audio ensures that nothing gets lost in translation, while voice calls offer a quick and efficient way to connect one-on-one or in small groups.
Showcase your gameplay, walk teammates through your creative process, or even host a live tutorial with Discord's share screen feature. Perfect for creators, this tool enables real-time sharing of your screen in voice channels or private calls.
Go beyond voice communication with high quality video calls. Use fun virtual backgrounds to personalize your streams or meetings, ensuring that every interaction reflects your brand or personality.
Discord bots take your server to the next level by automating tasks like moderation, announcements, or even running polls and giveaways. Popular bots like MEE6 or Carl-Bot can keep your community engaged while saving you time.
Make every member of your community feel valued with custom roles and permissions. Gamers can have different titles from creators, or VIP fans can get exclusive access to certain channels. It's all about building hierarchy and exclusivity within your server.
Stream directly to your server with Discord's "Go Live" feature. Whether it's a gaming session, sneak peek at behind the scenes content creation, or a community hangout, this feature makes it simple to share your journey in real-time. Discord's new Stages is another great way to host audio and video events for your fans in your Discord server!
Enhance your server’s performance with Discord Server Boosts, where your community can help unlock Discord perks like better audio quality, custom emojis, and larger upload limits. The more boosts your server has, the better the experience for everyone involved.
Discord seamlessly integrates with platforms like Spotify, Twitch, and YouTube. Share what you're listening to, sync your streams, or promote your latest video directly within your server.
Text channels keep conversations organized throughout your Discord. Create topic-specific threads to discuss gaming strategies, share creative ideas, or gather feedback from your audience, all without cluttering the main chat. You can even dedicate specific channels to your off-Discord activities - for instance, you could make a channel where you can post new merch announcements from your Fourthwall store, so your Discord members get first dibs on fresh drops of your newest custom branded T-shirts, water bottles, and digital downloads!
Discord's mobile app ensures you’re always connected, whether you're gaming on the go or responding to community questions. You can access all the core features—voice chat, screen share, and live streaming—right from your phone.
For creators looking to maximize their experience, Discord Nitro offers exclusive perks like higher-quality video streaming, larger file uploads, and fun perks like animated emojis and backgrounds. It's a premium option that enhances your capabilities on the platform.
To ensure the best streaming experience on Discord, it's crucial to optimize your settings for quality and performance. Here’s how to enhance your streaming setup step-by-step:
To enable GPU acceleration in Discord, you can do the following:
Discord has two hardware acceleration settings:
By following these steps and adjusting your settings accordingly, you can significantly enhance your streaming experience on Discord.
Want to showcase something different? Click the "Settings" icon next to your video feed and seamlessly change screens during your Discord stream. Just click "Change Screens" or select a new window to share—it's that simple!
To stop streaming on Discord, spot that "Stop Streaming" button, typically hanging out in the bottom-left corner of your Discord desktop or mobile app. A couple of clicks, and your streaming session concludes, whether it's after a game session, a Netflix watch party, or a chatty hangout.
Now that you've learned how to harness the full power of Discord, it's time to take your brand and community to the next level! Ready to get started on Fourthwall? Let us tell you more!
On Fourthwall, you can design a full website, complete with memberships, that's the perfect complement to your Discord. In addition to offering Fourthwall memberships with exclusive content, your own mobile app for your fans, and connected socials so they can find you across the internet, your Fourthwall site also lets you launch an entire store of customized merchandise that you can sell to your community for extra revenue.
Whether you're an experienced streamer, a newer content creator, or a community builder, you can easily combine Discord and Fourthwall to maximize what you can offer to your fans. Get started today on Fourthwall, and unlock your full potential on both platforms!
There are no monthly fees, no upfront costs, and no contracts to use Fourthwall. You set your prices and choose your own margins. Here is how our pricing and splits work when you sell:
Additionally, all US-based credit card transactions have an added 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee (same as Shopify). Fees vary for PayPal and other providers. Learn more.
Product costs are listed directly in our product catalog.
If a t-shirt is listed in our catalog at a $10 cost, we will automatically deduct that amount from your profits whenever you make a sale. You can sell products for any price you want.
For example, if you sell the shirt for $22, you'll make $12 in profit on each unit sold. If you sell it for $50, then you'll make $40 in profit on each unit sold.
Yes! Fourthwall works with manufacturing & fulfillment partners around the globe in the US, UK, EU, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan.
Shipping rates are dynamically determined by the size of package and destination. We work with most major carriers and pass through the true cost of shipping. That means that you can offer low-cost, fast shipping to your fans. Most items have a delivery window of 5-8 days.
Be sure to browse our product catalog to find products that are fulfilled out of your target regions to provide the fastest & cheapest shipping for your community.
Fourthwall operates as the "Merchant of Record", which means that we're responsible for handling all sales taxes. This includes nexus registration, collecting sales tax, and remitting this to US states & other countries.
That way you can focus on designing products and promoting your shop, not taxes.
Yes. You can connect a custom domain or subdomain on Fourthwall. Learn More.
If you need help finding an artist or designer, check out our design community.
This is a vetted network of exceptional designers that can help you make great quality designs for your audience. We also recommend tools like Canva or Kittl.
Yes. For any product from our product catalog, we'll handle all customer support for you.
From answering general order questions to making address changes, our team is there to ensure that your buyers are treated with the same level of care that you would personally give them. We have a 12-hour or less average reply time, including nights and weekends.
For any items that you source on your own and ship from home, however, you'll need to do customer support.
Yes! Over 200,000 sellers use Fourthwall to power their storefronts. This includes creators, podcasters, artists, musicians, startups, non-profits, and more.
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Fourthwall supports many free integrations, including:
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