# Use Emojis in Discord Status

Setting a custom status in Discord with emojis allows you to express yourself in a fun, personalized way. Here's how you can add both standard and custom emojis to your Discord status.

**Prerequisites:**

* You need to be a **member of a server** that has custom emojis to use them in your status.
* To use **custom emojis across servers or animated emojis**, you need **Discord Nitro**.

#### Step 1: Open Discord and Go to User Settings

1. **Open Discord** (desktop app or web version).
2. At the bottom-left corner of your screen, click on the **gear icon** next to your username. This opens **User Settings**.

#### Step 2: Set Your Custom Status

1. In the **User Settings** menu, scroll down to the **Set Status** section and click on it.
2. Select **Set a custom status** from the drop-down list.

#### Step 3: Add Emojis to Your Status

1. **Type your status** in the provided text box.
2. To **add standard emojis**:
   * Click on the **emoji icon** located on the right side of the text box and select any emoji you want.
   * Alternatively, you can type the emoji shortcut by using `:` followed by the emoji name (e.g., `:smile:`).
3. To **add custom emojis** from a server:
   * **Type `:` followed by the emoji name** from the server (e.g., `:party_parrot:`).
   * You’ll see a list of available emojis from servers you are a part of. Select the one you want.
4. If you have **Discord Nitro**, you can:
   * Use custom emojis from any server, not just the one you're currently in.
   * Use **animated emojis** in your status.

#### Step 4: Set Expiry Time for Status (Optional)

1. Discord allows you to set a time frame for how long your status will remain active.
2. Below the status box, click the drop-down menu and select a time frame (e.g., "Don't Clear," "1 hour," "4 hours," "Today," or "This week").

#### Step 5: Save Your Custom Status

1. After typing your custom status and adding emojis, click **Save** to apply the changes.
2. Your custom emoji status will now be displayed next to your name for others to see.

#### Additional Notes:

* **Non-Nitro Users**: You can use **static custom emojis** from any server you’re a member of in your status but can’t use them across servers or use animated emojis.
* **Nitro Users**: You can use **custom emojis from any server** you’re in and use **animated emojis** in your status.

By following these steps, you can easily add custom or standard emojis to your Discord status, making your profile more expressive!