How to Get & Use Discord on PS5 [Without PC] 2024?

By Vedwik
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Jan 12, 2024 Reading time : 5 min
 Discord on PS5

It is amazing to communicate and hear your friend’s voice while playing games. Whether you’re playing any game such as Call of Duty (COD), GTA V, or more, you can secure a seat on a video or voice channel and boost gaming performance and enhance your experience. 

So, Discord is an application that allows users to communicate over video, voice, and text while playing online games. You can send or receive messages with the Discord app and connect with your friends anywhere in the world just by logging into the app. It is even possible to stream Netflix content on Discord, and the same can be done with your PS5.

The Discord app is available on any Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device. Now, you can connect with your friends and hear their voices by using Discord on your PlayStation 5. In this article, we will know how to use Discord on your PS5 without a PC in simple ways.

Is Discord on PS5?

Yes, Discord is now available for voice chats for PS5. So all PS5 users can use voice chats while playing PlayStation 5. Before this, gamers used the Discord beta on PS5 starting in February 2023. But after the Discord PS5 release date, you can now easily use voice chats and communicate with your friends easily and upgrade your gaming experience from smartphones and desktops.

How to Use Discord on PlayStation 5?

In this guide, you will get the simplest ways to use Discord on PlayStation 5. So just keep reading and use the method that suits you better.

Update PS5

Before using Discord PS5 Reddit, ensure your PS5 is updated to the latest version. If you have allowed automatic PS5 updates, then you’ll automatically have the latest PS5 version. So you have to follow these below-mentioned steps to take for a manual PS5 update:

  1. Open PS5 settings.
    Go to PS5 Settings
  1. Go to System and click on System software.
  1. Tap on System Software Update and Settings.
  1. Hit on the Update System Software button.
  1. Now click on Update Using Internet.
  1. At last, click on confirm by clicking on the Update button.
    PS5 System Software Update1

Grant Permission to Discord

PS5 privacy settings are automatically arranged to prevent your activities from others. To give the right permissions to use Discord on PS5.

  1. Open PS5 settings.
  1. Then go to User and Accounts.
  1. Tap on Privacy.
    PS5 Privacy Settings
  1. Tap on View and Customize your Privacy Settings.
    Open & Change Privacy Settings
  1. Scroll down to Your Activity.
    Go to your Activity
  1. Choose Anyone on Who can see your online status and what you are currently playing.
    Select Anyone to see Online Activities

Link PS5 & Discord

When you link PlayStation and Discord, then you can use voice chat on PS5 and let other players know about your game. To link your PS5 with Discord, follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Firstly, go to the Users and Accounts.
  1. Then Linked Services.
    Choose linked services
  1. Now click on Discord.
    Tap Discord1
  1. Tap on Link Account.
     Choose Link Account
  1. Then click Accept and Continue.
    Hit Accept & Continue
  1. Now a QR and digital code will occur on the screen.
    QR Code appears on screen
  1. This QR code can be scanned through your mobile phone.
    Scan QR Code
  1. After, when you link PS5 and Discord, a success message will show up. 
    PS5 & Discord Link Message

Connect Discord Channel With PS5

After you link both services now, you must ensure to choose PS5 while joining a voice chat from Discord app on your phone. Here are the steps to link the Discord channel with PS5 and transfer voice chats.

  1. Choose the Discord Server you want to choose.
  1. Pick the voice chat you’d like to join.
  1. Now Scroll Up rather than click on Join Voice.
    Tap Join Voice
  1. Click on Transfer to PlayStation.
    Hit Transfer to PlayStation button
  1. Ensure to select your PS5 console.
    Choose PS5 Console
  1. After these, you’ll get a message regarding joining Discord Voice Chat.
    Get a message to join Discord Voice Chat
  1. Now you can control Discord from PS5 and do several things, such as control a player’s volume, mute other players, or maintain a balance between the game and audio chat.
    Control Discord from PS5

How to Use Discord Voice Chat on PS5?

Just make sure to resolve any slow internet issues, and you can easily configure Discord voice chat on PS5 by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Hold the PS button.
    Click PS button
  • Proceed to your Parties.
    Go to Parties
  • Choose your Joined Party.
    Select Joined Party

Now you’ll get numerous options:

Options to use Discord Voice Chat on PS5

These options will allow you to:

  • Adjust the volume of the audio.
  • Unmute/Mute voice chats
  • Can access voice chat settings

If you want to access the advanced voice chat settings, hit the three dots and select “Voice Chat Settings”.

Choose Voice Chat Settings

Now a list with more settings will appear on your screen.

Discord Voice Chat Settings list

Here are some of the most asked by users related to joining Discord on their PS5. 

Frequently Asked Questions
When Will Discord be on PS5?

On Discord on PS5 release date 8th March 2023, you can set up Discord app on your PS5. Now you can access Discord voice chats on your PlayStation 5.

Why Can’t I Use Discord App on PS5?

If you aren’t able to use Discord only on PS5, make sure your PS5 must be updated to the 7.00 firmware. If you have not enabled the PS5 auto-update, then go to settings and check for updates and download them.

Can You Use Discord on PS5?

Yes, you can use Discord voice chat on your PS5 and communicate with your friends on the web, desktop, console, and mobile devices.

Where is Discord on PlayStation 5?

To stream Discord on your PS5, just go to users & accounts > linked services > linked services on PS5 > click on Discord > linked services > Discord on your PS5.

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