Coordinating with your team to secure the next Call of Duty win doesn't have to be difficult. Discord®, a favorite among gamers, makes cross-platform communication seamless. Using the integrated feature, you can easily communicate with friends and teammates across different platforms directly from your Xbox.
Level up with Asurion—where tech care meets gamer flair. Here's everything you need to know about how to connect Discord to Xbox®.
Why use Discord on Xbox?
Discord on Xbox can help you bridge the gap between different platforms, making it easier to stay connected with friends playing on PC, mobile, or console. You can use it to voice chat with your friends, whether they’re local or across the country.
Things to know about using Discord on your console
As exciting as getting to voice chat with your gaming friends in real time is, there are some things it can’t do:
- Discord isn’t available in all countries.
- You can’t broadcast your Discord voice channel through Twitch® streaming.
- Your Xbox friends and Discord chat party are separate lists and can’t be combined.
How to get Discord on Xbox
Getting Discord set up on your Xbox involves syncing your Xbox and Discord accounts. Here’s how to do it.
Link your Discord account to your Xbox account
If you want to use Discord on Xbox, you first need to link your accounts. You only have to do this once.
To connect to Discord through your Xbox console:
- Press the Xbox symbol on your controller.
- Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Linked social accounts.
- Select Discord > Link, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To connect to Discord through the Xbox app for Windows™:
- Click the Start menu > All apps
- Select Xbox.
- Click the profile icon, and select Settings. Then, select Link next to Discord and follow the on-screen instructions.
To connect to Discord through the Xbox app:
- Tap your profile icon.
- Tap the Settings gear > Discord > Continue.
- Then, sign in to your Discord and Microsoft® accounts.
How to use Discord on Xbox
After linking your accounts, you're almost set to start enjoying Discord on Xbox. There are a few things you should know.
To join a Discord voice channel:
- Press the Xbox symbol on your controller.
- Go to Parties & chats > Discord. Then, select a Discord server and a voice channel to join.
To leave a Discord voice channel:
- Press the Xbox symbol on your controller.
- Go to Parties & chats > Discord > Disconnect.