So, you have Discord and are wondering how to use it on your PS5, right? Well, you’re in luck because this guide will show you in detail how to do that and what you can do with it. For those unaware, Discord is hugely popular among gamers as it allows people to create their own virtual servers to chat with whomever they like and talk about whatever they want while hanging out online. Then, with its robust streaming, text and voice chat, and bot features — its popularity is growing exponentially.
Thankfully, it’s available on all PlayStation 5 consoles, so you’ll be ready to go with just a few clicks of a button and a connected account. Once all that is done, you can see what your friends are playing, chat with them in either text or voice and even join streaming sessions. Make sure you read on to find out how to do those things.
Things You Should Sort Out Beforehand
Before joining your Discord profile with your PlayStation 5 system, there’s some itty bitty details you should be aware of first.
- You’ll need a PlayStation Network profile set up on your PS5, and make sure you’re logged into it on your console. This is required to link your accounts to each other.
- Ensure you have the latest system software update installed on your PS5.
- You should also download the official Discord app from the App Store or Google Play, whichever your phone has.
- And, of course, sign up for a Discord profile if you haven’t already and make sure you’re logged into it on your phone’s app.
How to Link Your Discord and PlayStation 5 Accounts
Yahoo! Now that you’ve got those things in order, let’s connect your Discord and PlayStation 5 accounts. Don’t worry; this will only take a few simple steps.
- From your PS5’s home screen, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services.
- Select “Link with Other Services”
- Choose “Discord” from the list of services.
- A login prompt with a QR code will appear on your screen.
- Open the Discord mobile app on your smartphone and tap the profile icon in the bottom right.
- Tap “Connections” and then scan the QR code displayed on your PS5 screen.
- Sign in with your Discord credentials, read the connection disclaimer if you’re into that, and tap Authorize to link the two accounts.
And that’s it! If you’ve followed these instructions correctly, you’ll get a notification that your Discord and PS5 are both connected for good. Easy peasy.
Using Discord On Your PS5
After linking the accounts, you can start using Discord directly from the console’s software. Here are the key features available:
Joining Voice Channels
You can jump into a voice channel directly from your PS5. Open Discord, navigate to your desired voice channel, and select “Join on PS5.”
Chat via Text
Of course, standard text messaging is still available, and you can use it without leaving the game you’re currently playing.
Customize Notifications
Under Discord’s notification settings, you’ll have complete control over what you’re seeing and hearing. So, you can turn them off, disable disruptive notifications, or only keep the ones you want to see. You can do all of this mid-game, too.
See What Your Friends Are Playing
Since your friends list is being carried over to your PS5, you can now see what they’re playing and watch their streams. To do this, go to the home screen, Friends, and then Friends List. You’ll then see an icon indicating what friends have their Discord connected to the PS5.
So… that’s it! That is all you need to know to start using Discord on your brand-new PlayStation console. Good luck, and we hope you enjoy it.