How a Discord ID reveals its creation date
Discord uses snowflake IDs: 64-bit numbers whose first 42 bits count the milliseconds since the first second of 2015 (the Discord epoch). Shifting the ID 22 bits to the right and adding that starting point gives the exact creation time. The ID never changes, so the date cannot be edited the way a username or avatar can.
How to copy a Discord ID
- Open User Settings → Advanced and turn on Developer Mode.
- Right-click (or long-press on mobile) a user, server, channel or message.
- Choose Copy User ID, Copy Server ID, Copy Channel ID or Copy Message ID, and paste it above.
A message link (discord.com/channels/…) works too: the tool reads the last number in it, which is the message ID.
What people use it for
- Spotting fresh accounts that join a server to spam or scam: a very recent creation date is a warning sign.
- Checking an account before a trade: the date must match what the seller claims.
- Finding when a server or channel was created, for community history or moderation.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I see when a Discord account was created?
Copy the user's ID with Developer Mode on and paste it into this checker. The creation date and time are decoded from the ID itself.
Does it work for servers and messages?
Yes. Server, channel, role and message IDs use the same format, so each shows when it was created.
Can the creation date be faked?
No. It comes from the ID, which never changes, even if the username, display name or avatar does.
Is the ID sent anywhere?
No. The date is calculated in your browser and nothing is stored.
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