How to Link Your Xbox Account to Discord for Seamless Voice Chats

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Easily transfer Discord voice chats to Xbox (plus troubleshooting tips)
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Connecting Xbox and Discord makes it easy to chat with friends while you game. Best of all, it’s easy to set up this helpful feature on your own console—and we’re here to show you the ropes. Read on to learn how to get your Discord and Xbox profiles synced up, and, most importantly, how to join voice channels, transfer Discord calls, and stream your games to Discord from your Xbox.

Connect Discord to an Xbox Console: Quick Steps

  1. Press the Xbox button.
  2. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account .
  3. Select Linked social accounts .
  4. Select Link under "Discord."
  5. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish linking your accounts.
Section 1 of 8:

Setting up Discord on Xbox

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    • Hit the Xbox button.
    • Scroll over to Profile & system.
    • Hit Settings.
    • Select Account.
    • Hit Linked social accounts.
    • Select Link beneath Discord.
    • Follow the onscreen instructions.
    • Tap your profile picture.
    • Tap Connections.
    • Hit Add
    • Tap Xbox in the Add new connection section.
    • Hit Continue.
    • Follow the onscreen instructions.
    • Tap Authorize.
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    • Click on User Settings.
    • Click Connections.
    • Click on the Xbox logo.
    • Follow the onscreen instructions.
    • Click Yes when you see the Let this app access your info? screen.
    • Tap your profile picture.
    • Tap the gear/settings icon.
    • Tap Discord.
    • Tap Continue.
    • Log into Discord on the screen.
    • Log into your Microsoft account.
    • Tap the Windows button.
    • Click Xbox.
    • Go to your profile picture and click Settings.
    • Click Link near the Discord option.
    • Follow the onscreen instructions.
  6. Even if you’ve connected your profiles in the past, go to your Discord or Xbox settings to confirm that everything looks good, and relink your accounts if necessary. [1]
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Section 2 of 8:

Joining a Voice Call

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  1. Hit the Xbox button and cycle over to the tab, which resembles 2 chat bubbles overlapping one another.
  2. This option should sit beneath the “Start a party” option at the top of the menu.
  3. A list of all available servers will appear on the screen.
  4. Once you select your desired voice chat, you’ll automatically be connected and able to chat.
  5. Tap the Xbox button one more time and toggle over to the “Parties & chats” tab again. Then, select “Disconnect” in the “Discord” section of the menu to leave the voice call. [2]
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Transferring a Voice Channel Call to Xbox

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  1. The call needs to be active before you can transfer it to your Xbox.
    • You’ll need the Xbox mobile app installed for this to work properly. You can download it from the App Store or Google Play store, depending on your phone. [3]
  2. The exact process depends if you’re on your phone or computer:
    • Phone/tablet:
      • Swipe up.
      • Hit “Join on Xbox.”
      • Wait for the Xbox app to open.
      • Hit “Transfer Audio” in the Xbox app.
    • Computer:
      • Right-click on the voice channel you’re in.
      • Click “Join Voice on Xbox” or “Transfer Voice to Xbox.”
      • Scan the QR code that pops up.
      • Complete the onscreen instructions within the app.
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Section 4 of 8:

Transferring a Voice Call to Xbox

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  1. Make sure that the call is active and ongoing when you go to transfer the call.
    • Check that you have the Xbox app installed. Without the app installed and set up, you won’t be able to transfer your call.
  2. This option will be directly beneath the voice call settings, like the “end call” button.
  3. The Xbox app should open automatically, and this option will be in green.
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Section 5 of 8:

Streaming from Xbox to Discord

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  1. You can access this tab by hitting the Xbox button and pulling up the Guide menu.
  2. Choose the server you’d like to stream in, as well as the individual voice channel.
  3. If you have a premium Discord membership (Discord Nitro), you’ll have the option to customize your stream quality before going live.
  4. You can find this option back in the “Discord” section of the “Parties & chats” tab of the Guide menu. [4]
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Section 6 of 8:

Fixing "Voice Transfer Failed"

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    • Remote features are not enabled. If you can't transfer voice calls from Discord to your Xbox console, "remote features" may be disabled: [5]
      • Press the Xbox button on your controller.
      • Go to Profile & system > Settings > Device & Connections > Remote features .
      • Select the checkbox for "Enable remote features."
      • Select Sleep under "Power options."
    • An update is needed . Check your Settings and confirm that your Xbox has the latest update installed: [6]
      • Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
      • Go to Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates .
      • If you see Console update available , select it to update your Xbox.
Section 7 of 8:

What if I can't link Discord to my Xbox?

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  1. For example, if the Xbox route is giving you trouble, try linking your accounts via Discord instead. If you’re still running into trouble, the Xbox support team recommends contacting Discord Support . [7]
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Section 8 of 8:

Fixing Audio Problems

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    • Incorrect sound output or input. If you can't hear anything in the voice chat or others cannot hear you at all, the wrong input and/or output may be set. In your Discord voice settings, select the correct microphone under "Input device," and the correct speaker/sound device under "Output device" and adjust the volume sliders as needed. [8]
    • Noise suppression is off. If others can hear you a little bit but not well, or you're having trouble hearing others clearly, try enabling noise suppression in your Discord voice channel under Parties & chats > Options > Noise suppression .
    • Other Discord-specific sound issues. If you’re running into other specific Discord-related audio issues, check out our tutorials for a mic not picking up sound or echoing issues .

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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/friends-social-activity/parties-chat/using-discord-with-xbox
      2. ↑ https://support.xbox.com/en-IN/help/friends-social-activity/parties-chat/using-discord-with-xbox
      3. ↑ https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003953831-Discord-and-Xbox-Connection-FAQ#h_01GJ0MKFCCG5FHZTJJ4JJEWYHJ
      4. ↑ https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003953831-Discord-and-Xbox-Connection-FAQ#h_01GJ0MKFCCG5FHZTJJ4JJEWYHJ
      5. ↑ https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/friends-social-activity/parties-chat/using-discord-with-xbox
      6. ↑ https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/settings-updates/system-update-overview
      7. ↑ https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/friends-social-activity/share-socialize/link-social-network-accounts-to-xbox
      8. ↑ https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045138471-Discord-Voice-and-Video-Troubleshooting-Guide

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