When the owner of a Discord server deletes their account, the ownership of the server is transferred to a special “deleted user” account. This means that while the original owner’s account may no longer exist, the server itself remains intact and accessible to other members. The deleted user account essentially functions as a placeholder for the previous owner’s account, allowing the server to continue operating.
Although the deleted user account cannot be accessed or interacted with, it still retains ownership privileges over the server. This means that certain administrative actions, such as changing server settings, managing roles and permissions, and deleting the server itself, can only be performed by the owner. However, since the deleted user account cannot log back in or perform any actions, these ownership privileges essentially become locked.
In terms of day-to-day usage, the server will continue to function normally for its members. Other users can still chat, share files, participate in voice calls, and engage with the server’s community. However, they will not be able to make any significant changes to the server’s settings or ownership structure.
It is worth noting that Discord provides an option for server administrators to transfer ownership to another member before deleting their account. This ensures that the server maintains active ownership and prevents it from being stuck with a deleted user account. If the original owner did not transfer ownership prior to deleting their account, it may be prudent for the remaining members to discuss and decide on a new owner or take steps to migrate to a new server if necessary.
When the owner of a Discord server deletes their account, the server’s ownership is transferred to a deleted user account. The server continues to function normally for its members, but the deleted user account retains ownership privileges that cannot be utilized. It is important for server administrators and members to consider transferring ownership or making arrangements for a new owner to ensure the continued management and stability of the server.