How do I set up a looking-for-group (LFG) channel on Discord?
Updated · Gaming
Make #lfg a forum channel with tags for game, mode, region and rank, require one tag per post, and pin a title format like 'Game · Mode · Region · Rank'. Pair it with squad voice rooms that have user limits, and ask posters to close their post when the group is full.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel type | Forum |
| Tags | One per game, mode (ranked, casual), region (NA, EU…), Full |
| Require tags | On |
| Post guidelines | Game · Mode · Region · Rank, players needed, mic yes/no, start time |
| Slowmode | A post every few minutes per member |
| Default sort | Newest posts first |
Why a forum beats a text channel
In a text channel, a request scrolls off-screen in minutes and replies get tangled. In a forum, each request is a post; people reply inside it and tag it Full when done. Members can filter by tag to see only their game and region.
Voice rooms for LFG
- Squad 1, Squad 2 (limit 5)
- Duo (limit 2)
- One 'Waiting for players' room with no limit
- AFK channel set in Server Settings
Quick answers
- Can a bot match players automatically?
- Some LFG bots exist. For most servers, a tagged forum and game/region roles are enough and need no extra permissions.
- Should I ping a role for LFG?
- Let posters mention a game role only if members opted into it. Restrict @everyone.
- Do forums require Community?
- Forum channels are a Community server feature. Enable Community first.
What to do next
Get the Gaming Community template with the LFG forum, tags, squad rooms and onboarding ready to import. $49 one-time.
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