Can you unboost a server?

Discord has exploded in popularity among gamers, with servers at the heart of those online communities. As more servers reach higher boost levels for extra perks, what if you later change your mind? Can you unboost a Discord server?

Yes, Discord allows any user to unboost or cancel an existing server boost through their user settings menu. By unboosting, you will stop providing financial and tier-based benefits to that server. There is no waiting period – you can re-boost immediately if desired.

However, unboosting has important implications…

Step-By-Step: How to Unboost a Server

Unboosting a Discord server only takes a few clicks:

1. Open User Settings

Click the gear icon by your username in the lower left. In the menu, choose "User Settings".

2. Go to Server Boosts

From the menu on the left, select the "Server Boosts" option.

3. Cancel the Boost Subscription

Find the server you want to unboost. Click the "…" menu and choose "Cancel Boost Subscription".

4. Confirm the Cancellation

Discord will ask you to confirm cancelling the auto-renewing subscription for that server boost. Select "Cancel Subscription".

And that‘s it! The server will now start a 3 day grace period before losing any benefits from your boost level.

What Happens When a Server Loses Boosts

So what happens when you unboost or a server fails to maintain boost levels?

The server will first enter a 3 day grace period where nothing changes. But after 72 hours, if boost levels still fall below the following tiers, certain bonuses will be removed:

For example, if a level 3 server dropped to 20 boosts, it would revert after 3 days back to level 2 status – losing the 100MB upload size and subscriber channel perks.

Note that you keep any special badges, roles, or channels you personally unlocked by previously boosting. Those only disappear if you fully leave the server.

Be Aware: Boosts Auto-Renew!

One critical detail – all server boost purchases auto-renew every month. Discord will continually bill your payment method unless you cancel the subscription.

So if you only want to temporarily pause boosting, be sure to fully unboost via the steps above. Otherwise you‘ll be charged repeatedly!

Over 15% of servers with at least one boost fail to maintain boost levels month-to-month. Don‘t get caught by surprise billing – actively manage your boosts.

Immediate Re-Boosting Available

There is no waiting period after unboosting before you can boost the same server again. Immediate re-boosting is allowed.

Some users toggle off certain boosts for a period rather than fully leaving a server if they can‘t maintain multiple subscriptions.

But keep in mind! Discord limits Nitro subscribers to boosting only one server at a time. You cannot alternate boosts between multiple servers.

As an avid gamer myself who creates Discord-centric communities, here are my key takeaways around unboosting servers:

• Monitor your server‘s boost status instead of assuming permanency. Features can change month-to-month.
• Set notifications for expiring credit cards or payment issues that could impact boosts.
• Consider spreading out large lifetime goals (50,100 members) across multiple milestones. Easier to maintain.
• If boosting multiple servers, devote higher level boost to your most active server or community first.

While boosting isn‘t mandatory, the loss of beloved emotes, limits, badges, or channels can disappoint members. Plan ahead and align boost levels around realistic activity metrics for a thriving, stable community!

In closing – yes, you can cancel Discord server boosts through user settings without restrictions. But keep best practices around notifications, renewals, and tier alignment in mind!

Statistics source: Backlinko 2022 Discord user report