How to Talk in Discord With Voice and Video Chat

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Learn how to use voice chat in Discord on both a computer and the mobile app
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Whether you have Discord on your computer or mobile device, you can join voice chat. This can be done on a community server or in a private direct message with an individual user or group. This wikiHow will show you how to talk in Discord on iPhone, iPad, Android, and desktop.

Things You Should Know

  • To talk in Discord voice chat, click a voice channel in a server to join immediately.
  • To call an individual user, open their Direct Message and click the phone icon at the top.
  • Make sure your input and output settings are correct in "Voice & Video".
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Mobile App

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    To join Discord voice and video, you'll need to give permission. By default, this should already be enabled. If it isn't, do the following:
    • Android : Open Settings → Apps → Discord → Permissions → Camera → Allow . Go back and tap Microphone → Allow . [1]
    • iPhone or iPad : Open Settings → Discord → toggle on Microphone and Camera .
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    This looks like Discord's mascot, Wumpus, with a blue-purple background. If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address and password to do so now.
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    Tap a server from the left panel, or tap a recent Direct Message to open it.
    • You can join a voice channel in a server or start a voice call with an individual user or group.
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    This is represented by a volume icon on the left side of the channel name. You'll see all users currently in the voice channel listed underneath it.
    • If you're in a Direct Message, tap the phone icon at the top. This will start a voice call. You can also tap the video camera icon to start a video call.
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    You can tap the voice channel to open the voice settings. This will display all users in a grid.
    • If you're muted, tap the microphone icon to unmute yourself.
    • To see more voice options, tap and drag the bottom menu upwards.
    • To leave a voice channel, tap the red phone icon at the bottom of the screen.
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Method 2
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Using a Computer

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    Discord is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. [2]
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    To ensure your voice or video calls go smoothly, double-check your input and output devices. [3] Do the following:
    • Click the cog icon at the bottom-left corner.
    • In the left panel, scroll down and click Voice & Video .
    • Click the drop-down menu for Input Device and select your microphone.
    • Click the drop-down menu for Output Device and select your speakers or headset.
    • Under Input Mode , select Voice Activity to automatically transmit your voice or Push to Talk to transmit your voice after pressing a specified key.
    • Click X or press Esc to exit this menu.
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    Click a server from the left panel, or click a recent Direct Message to open it.
    • You can join a voice channel in a server or start a voice call with an individual user or group.
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    This is represented by a volume icon on the left side of the channel name. Clicking a voice channel will join it immediately. You'll see all users currently in the voice channel listed underneath it.
    • If you're in a Direct Message, click the phone icon at the top. This will start a voice call. You can also click the video camera icon to start a video call.
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    You can click the voice channel to open the voice settings. This will display all users in a grid.
    • If you're muted, click the microphone icon to unmute yourself.
    • If other users still can't hear you, check your computer's microphone privacy settings. This must be enabled for your input and output devices.
    • To leave a voice channel, click the red phone icon at the bottom of the screen.
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    How can I talk on a PC without a microphone?
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    Use a text channel. Many servers have text channels designated for each voice channel for those unable to use a microphone to speak verbally. You can join the voice chat to hear what others are saying and use the text channel to type anything you have to say.
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    If you are using a PC, move to a smartphone or tablet, as they have mics built into them. If you don't have a headset, you can hear them through the device's speakers.
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      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/android/answer/9431959?hl=en
      2. ↑ https://discord.com/download
      3. ↑ https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/223657667-Group-Chat-and-Calls

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