Overview
Webhooks are channel-specific URLs that accept incoming messages. You create them in Discord, give them a name and avatar, and paste the URL into Ordinal. No Discord login required - you control exactly which channels can receive scheduled messages.Creating a Webhook
Set up webhooks in your Discord server
Adding to Ordinal
Connect your webhook to Ordinal
Drafting a Message
Formatting, mentions, and attachments
Use Cases
When to use Discord scheduling
| How it works | Details |
|---|---|
| Connection method | Webhook URL (not OAuth) |
| Sender appearance | Webhook name and avatar |
| Scope | One webhook per channel |
- You decide which channels get a webhook
- Each webhook posts to exactly one channel
- The webhook’s name and avatar appear as the message sender
- Anyone with the webhook URL can post to that channel (keep it private)
Creating a Webhook in Discord
- Open your Discord server
- Go to Server Settings → Integrations
- Click Create Webhook
- Set the name (this appears as the sender, e.g., “Ordinal Updates”)
- Upload an avatar image
- Select which channel this webhook posts to
- Click Copy Webhook URL
Adding the Webhook to Ordinal
Go to Settings → Profiles → Scheduling → Discord, paste your webhook URL and the channel name. The webhook appears as a profile you can select when creating posts. To post to multiple channels, create a separate webhook for each channel in Discord and add each to Ordinal.Drafting a Discord Message
What you can post
| Feature | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Text messages | ✅ | Up to 2,000 characters |
| Attachments | ✅ | Up to 3 files, 10MB each |
| Formatted text | ✅ | Headings, bold, italic, underline, code, links, lists |
| Mentions | ✅ | @here, @everyone, users, roles |
| Link previews | ✅ | Discord unfurls links automatically |
Formatting
The editor supports Discord’s markdown formatting:- Headings: H1 and H2 for structure
- Bold: Use the toolbar or
Cmd/Ctrl + B - Italic: Use the toolbar or
Cmd/Ctrl + I - Underline: Use the toolbar or
Cmd/Ctrl + U - Code: Inline code formatting
- Links: Paste URLs or use the link button
- Lists: Bullet and numbered lists
- Emoji: Type
:emoji_name:or use the emoji picker
Mentions
Tag users, roles, and broadcast to everyone:| Mention | What it does |
|---|---|
@here | Notifies active members in the channel |
@everyone | Notifies all members in the server |
<@USER_ID> | Mentions a specific user |
<@&ROLE_ID> | Mentions a specific role |
User and role mentions require Discord IDs (not display names). You can find these by enabling Developer Mode in Discord settings, then right-clicking a user or role.You can read more from the official Discord docs here.
Drafting Posts
Full guide to formatting, slash commands, and keyboard shortcuts.
Attachments
You can attach up to 3 files per Discord message.| Spec | Limit |
|---|---|
| Files per post | 3 maximum |
| File size | 10MB per file |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MOV |
FAQ
Webhook not working
Webhook not working
The webhook may have been deleted in Discord. Create a new one and update it in Ordinal.
Messages not appearing
Messages not appearing
Verify you’re checking the correct channel - each webhook posts to exactly one channel.
Duplicate attachment error
Duplicate attachment error
Each attachment in a post must have a unique filename. Rename files before uploading if needed.
File too large
File too large
Discord webhooks have a 10MB file size limit. Compress your files or use a link instead.
Use Cases
- Product announcements: Release notes, feature launches, changelog updates
- Community updates: Event reminders, weekly roundups, server news
- Content sharing: Notify when new social posts, blog articles, or videos go live
- Automated alerts: Scheduled reminders, countdowns, recurring messages