In addition to PlayStation, Discord can also be used on Xbox consoles. There are a few steps you need to follow before you can use Discord on your PlayStation 5. This includes linking your PS5 account to the Discord application, along with some other things. We will guide you through the entire process in this article; simply follow along.
1. Update the PS5.
The first thing you need to do is to make sure your PlayStation is up to date. This is quite important, as support for Discord was released in the newer versions of the PlayStation firmware. Therefore, if you are running an older version of the PS5 system software, you will not be able to use Discord. To update your PlayStation, follow the instructions given down below:
2. Link PS5 and Discord accounts.
Once you have updated your PlayStation, the next step would be to link your PlayStation and Discord accounts. You can do this via the Discord client on a PC or mobile. Alternatively, you can also link Discord with your PS5 account directly through the PlayStation settings menu. We will go through both methods, so you can follow whichever suits you more.
Using the Discord Client.
To link your PS5 account and Discord via the Discord client, follow the instructions below:
Using PlayStation.
You can also link your account with Discord directly via the console. Follow the instructions below to do this:
3. Join the Discord Voice Channel.
Now that you have linked your Discord and PS5 accounts, you can join voice channels on your console. However, to do this, you will need to transfer the voice channel from your Discord client on your phone or PC to the PlayStation console. There is no direct method for joining Discord voice channels on PlayStation as of yet. Follow the instructions below to do this:
4. Discord Voice Chat Settings on PlayStation.
Once you have joined a Discord voice chat on your PlayStation, you might need to access the voice chat settings for various reasons. If you wish to leave the voice chat, you can do so directly from the PlayStation instead of disconnecting from any other device. In addition, there are various voice chat settings that you might find useful, such as muting the game voice chat and more. Follow the instructions below to do this:
5. Read Discord Messages on PlayStation.
Discord is not only a place for voice chats, but message channels are also an important component of the app. If you wish to read Discord messages on your PlayStation, you can do so by using the built-in browser on your console. To do this on a PS5, you will have to employ a slight trick. Follow the instructions below to accomplish this:
