This article explains how to mute and clear a Discord channel on an Android device. Since it is not possible to leave a channel on Discord, the following options can be useful alternatives.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Mute the Channel
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 1 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 1](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-1-j.webp)
Step 1. Open Discord
The icon looks like a white joystick on a purple or blue background. It is usually found on the home screen or in the app drawer.
While it's not possible to leave a channel, muting it is an effective way to keep it from distracting you
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 2 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 2](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-2-j.webp)
Step 2. Tap ☰ at the top left
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 3 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 3](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-3-j.webp)
Step 3. Select the server hosting the channel
Server icons are listed on the left side of the screen.
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 4 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 4](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-4-j.webp)
Step 4. Tap the channel name
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 5 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 5](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-5-j.webp)
Step 5. Tap ⁝ at the top right
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 6 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 6](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-6-j.webp)
Step 6. Tap Channel Settings
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 7 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 7](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-7-j.webp)
Step 7. Swipe the "Mute Channel" button to activate it
The button will turn blue. You will no longer receive notifications about channel activity.
Method 2 of 2: Clear the Channel
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 8 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 8](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-8-j.webp)
Step 1. Open Discord
The icon looks like a white joystick on a purple or blue background. It is usually found on the home screen or in the app drawer.
- If you delete a channel, no one else will be able to use it;
- To be able to delete a channel, you must be a server administrator.
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 9 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 9](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-9-j.webp)
Step 2. Tap ☰ at the top left
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 10 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 10](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-10-j.webp)
Step 3. Select the server hosting the channel
Server icons are listed on the left side of the screen.
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 11 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 11](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-11-j.webp)
Step 4. Tap the channel name
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 12 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 12](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-12-j.webp)
Step 5. Tap ⁝ at the top right
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 13 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 13](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-13-j.webp)
Step 6. Tap Channel Settings
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 14 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 14](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-14-j.webp)
Step 7. With the settings page open, tap ⁝ at the top right
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 15 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 15](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-15-j.webp)
Step 8. Tap Delete Channel
A confirmation window will open.
![Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 16 Leave a Discord Channel on Android Step 16](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7103-16-j.webp)
Step 9. Tap Delete
The channel will be deleted from the server.