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How to Use Discord on PS5: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use Discord on PS5: A Step-by-Step Guide
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For many gamers worldwide, Discord has been the preferred platform for voice and text communication. It was somewhat unexpected that Sony took a while to incorporate Discord into the PlayStation 5. Initially, the console lacked a dedicated Discord app, but a recent update has simplified the process, allowing players to communicate with friends seamlessly while diving into their favorite PS5 titles.

Using Discord on PS5

To start chatting through Discord on your PS5, ensure your console’s software is fully updated. Once you’re set up, linking your accounts will allow smoother communication while enjoying multiplayer games.

Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services, and select Discord.

Screen interface for linking the Discord app on PS5
Screenshot / Digital Trends

Step 2: Follow the provided link or scan the QR code with your Discord mobile app.

Step 3: Enter the code displayed on your PS5 into the app to grant authorization.

Step 4: To initiate a chat, access your Game Base station and select the Discord tab.

User interface for Discord on PS5
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Step 5: Select the Discord server or group you wish to join.

Step 6: If someone calls you through Discord, you will receive a notification and can join the call with a simple click.

This feature is compatible with all top PS5 headsets and earbuds. If you need assistance connecting your AirPods to the PS5, we can guide you through that as well.

  • Rebecca Fraser

    Rebecca covers all aspects of Mac and PC technology, including PC gaming and peripherals, at Digital Phablet. Over the previous ten years, she built multiple desktop PCs for gaming and content production, despite her educational background in prosthetics and model-making. Playing video and tabletop games, occasionally broadcasting to everyone's dismay, she enjoys dabbling in digital art and 3D printing.

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