How to Log In to Discord on Every Platform in 2024 (2024)

By Farhan AliPublished on June 17, 2024

Farhan "RhymesWithBuck" Ali is a professional Rainbow Six Siege player for The Shaheens.

Key Takeaways

  • Discord has grown significantly in popularity, especially among gamers, due to its feature-rich platform including bots, Activities, screen sharing, and high-quality audio and video calls.
  • It is accessible on various platforms such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, making it versatile and easy to use across different devices.
  • Logging into Discord is straightforward on all platforms: download and install the app or use a web browser, enter your credentials, and verify your login if needed.

Discord has become to go-to chatting option between gamers, and since the pandemic, its userbase rose marginally. Discord’s diverse and entertaining features like bots, which perform a plethora of functions themselves, the recent Activities, screen sharing, free audio and video calls with great voice and video quality have cemented its place as one of the greatest communication apps to have been developed.

You’re sure to have heard of Discord at least once in your life, and thanks to its increasing popularity, it is now available across nearly every major platform. Therefore, if you’re someone who set up a Discord account long ago, but never got around to using it, there’s no better time than the present. So, here’s how you can log in to your Discord across all platforms.

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Table of Contents

  • Logging into Discord Mobile (Android/iOS)
    • ↪ Using Discord Mobile app to login
  • Logging into the Discord app via Desktop PCs
    • ↪ Downloading the Discord app on desktop
    • ↪ Installing the app on Windows
    • ↪ Installing the app on macOS
    • ↪ Installing the app on Linux
    • ↪ Logging into the desktop app
  • Logging into Discord on a Web Browser
  • Logging into Discord on Consoles
    • ↪ Logging into Discord on your Xbox Series X/S
    • ↪ Logging into Discord on the PS5
  • Conclusion

Logging into Discord Mobile (Android/iOS)

Since everyone has a smartphone these days, let’s start with logging into Discord on your phone. The steps outlined below apply to both Android and iOS phones and tablets.

  1. First off, download the Discord app from theGoogle Play Store or Apple Storedepending on your platform. Open up the app as soon as it finishes installing.
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  2. Once the app is open, tap onLog Into proceed.
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  3. Now, enter the email address you used to create your Discord, your Discord account’s password and tap on Log In.
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  4. It’s possible that you might receive an authentication email on the email address you used to log in to Discord. If you did, Discord will ask you to authenticate the log in and verify the email address does indeed belong to you. Access your email and verify the log in.
  5. Finally, you will be logged into Discord and can access your servers and chats.
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↪ Using Discord Mobile app to login

You can use Discord Mobile to log in to your Discord account on any other platform quite easily. Here’s how to do this:

  1. First, open up Discord Mobile. Then, tap the back arrow.
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  2. Next, tap on Youon the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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  3. Tap on the gear icon on the top-right corner to access theSettings.
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  4. Scroll down a bit and tap onScan QR Code.
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  5. You may be asked to grant the Discord app permission to your phones camera. ChooseAllow while using the app.
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  6. The QR code scanner will appear and you can use it to scan the QR code shown on the Discord login screen.

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Logging into the Discord app via Desktop PCs

Discord is best used on its native device; on desktop PCs. There are 2 ways to use Discord on desktop PCs; via the desktop app or through a web browser. We’ll be noting the steps to login to the desktop app of Discord below.

↪ Downloading the Discord app on desktop

  1. Open up Discord’s official website on your browser. Click on the Downloadbutton. Depending on your desktop platform, you’ll see the name of the your platform on the Download button.
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  • Once the download is finished, follow the relevant steps to install the Discord app below based on your desktop platform.
  • ↪ Installing the app on Windows

    1. Double-click on downloaded file to run the setup file.
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  • The setup file will automatically install Discord and will launch the app after installing a few updates.
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    ↪ Installing the app on macOS

    1. Double-click on the downloaded .dmgfile to open it.
    2. Drag theDiscord app icon and drag it toyourApplicationsfolder.
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    ↪ Installing the app on Linux

    1. OnDebian-based distributions, run the following commands to install the app:

      • cd ~ /Downloads
        sudo dpkg -i package.deb or sudo apt install ./package.deb
    2. If you’re using a package manager, follow your usual installation procedure.

    ↪ Logging into the desktop app

    1. Now, enter your Discord account credentials and click on Log In. Alternatively, you can use the Discord mobile app on your phone to scan theQR codedisplayed on the right tolog in to the desktop app.
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  • Similar to how you received an authentication email when logging on the mobile app, you might receive one in this instance too. Verify your login and continue.
  • You’ll be logged in to your Discord account.
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    Logging into Discord on a Web Browser

    If you don’t want to go through the hassle of installing an app, you can use the Discord on any web browser by following the steps below:

    1. Open up Discord’s official website on your browser. Click on the Open Discord in your browser button.
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    2. On the login page, enter your Discord account credentials and click on Log In. You can use the Discord mobile app to scan theQR code and login alternatively.
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    3. Verify your login via email, if required.
    4. You’ll be logged in successfully to your Discord account. The web browser version essentially has the same interface as the desktop app.
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    Logging into Discord on Consoles

    Discord on consoles is relatively new and still a work-in-progress when compared to its feature-rich desktop, mobile and web browser counterparts. Nevertheless, here’s how you can log in to Discord on your console.

    ↪ Logging into Discord on your Xbox Series X/S

    1. Open up theSettingsfrom your dashboard.
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  • Navigate to theAccountssection and selectLinked social accounts.
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  • Select theLink option under Discord.
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  • On the pop-up that appears, selectContinue on console.
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  • A tab will open up on your browser. Enter your Discord account credentials and click on Log In. Alternatively, scan the QR code using Discord mobile to log in.
  • On the next page, scroll down and click onAuthorize to authorize the linking of accounts.
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  • Now, you’ll be taken to another page and asked to login with yourMicrosoftaccountto authenticate the linking of accounts. Enter your account credentials and click onSign In.
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  • Scroll down and click on Yeson the next page.
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  • Discord will now begin linking your accounts. Wait for a few seconds.
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  • Once the accounts have been linked, click onOpen from the pop-up.
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  • Finally, your Discord account will be logged in to your Xbox console.
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    Images fromCrazyGamingMonkey‘s onYouTube.

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    ↪ Logging into Discord on the PS5

    1. From yourPS5dashboard, open up theSettings.
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  • In Settings, chooseUsers and Accounts.
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  • On the next menu, selectLinked Servicesand chooseDiscord from the list of services.
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  • ChooseUse Browser on the next page.
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  • Next, a tab will open up on your browser. Enter your Discord account credentials and click on Log In. Alternatively, scan the QR code using Discord mobile to log in.
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  • On the next page, scroll down and click onAuthorize to authorize the linking of accounts.
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  • Your Discord account will be logged in successfully on your PS5.
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    Images from Vicky’s Blog on YouTube.

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    Conclusion

    Now, you can use Discord on any platform and never be out of the loop with your friends. Enjoy the newest Activities to the fullest with your friends, all while jamming to the music using your favorite music bots. Organize gaming sessions with ease with all your buddies, since now all of you are connected on Discord.

    FAQs

    On what platforms is Discord available?

    Discord is available on nearly every platform; Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and also on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

    How can I use Discord on my desktop device?

    You can use Discord via a web browser or by downloading and logging into the desktop app from their website.

    Is Discord Mobile worth using?

    While the recent UI changes on the Discord mobile app have had a mixed reception, Discord Mobile is a must-have for regular Discord users as they can use the QR code scanner in the app to log in to Discord from any device, even if it isn’t their regular one.

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    By Farhan AliPublished on June 17, 2024

    Farhan "RhymesWithBuck" Ali is a professional Rainbow Six Siege player for The Shaheens.

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