How to Create a Discord Account on a PC or Mac

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A step-by-step guide to creating a Discord account on a computer
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This wikiHow teaches you how to sign up for a Discord account when you’re using a computer.

Things You Should Know

  • Visit https://www.discordapp.com and click Register on the login page to pull up the registration form.
  • Discord requires a username/handle, an email address, and a password.
  • Open the verification email from Discord to verify your identity and create your account.

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    Go to https://www.discordapp.com . You can use any web browser, such as Chrome or Safari, to create a Discord account.
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    It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
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    It’s right beneath the large blue “Login” button.
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    You’ll have to provide your email address, a username/handle, and a password to create your account.
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    You will now be taken to the Discord home screen. Additionally, Discord will send you an email to verify your account.
    • If you see a pop-up ad for Discord, click the “X” at its top-right corner.
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    If you want to start adding friends and servers now, click Get Started to run through the setup process. If you want to wait until later, click Skip .
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    Some welcome text and a large button will appear.
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    This will open Discord once again.
    • If you are prompted to prove you’re not a robot again, click the check box to continue.
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    You are now ready to start using Discord. For tips on getting started, see Get Started with Discord .
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