Discord

Core Features for Community & Communication

Organized Servers & Channels: Create or join dedicated communities called "servers," organized into topical text and voice channels to keep conversations focused.

Crystal-Clear Voice & Video Chat: Hop into low-latency voice channels for real-time talk, or start video calls and screen sharing for streaming gameplay or presentations.

Rich Text Chat with Powerful Features: Chat with support for markdown, GIFs, emojis, and file sharing. Use threads to keep side conversations from derailing a main channel.

Role & Permission Management: Server admins can assign roles with custom permissions to moderate communities, organize members, and manage access easily.

Integrations & Bots: Enhance your server with thousands of community-built bots for moderation, music, games, and automation, or connect apps like Spotify and YouTube.

Who Is Discord For?

Gamers looking for a reliable platform to coordinate and chat while playing online.

Hobby groups, study circles, book clubs, and fan communities wanting a private, organized space to connect.

Friends and family groups who want a persistent, fun place to hang out digitally beyond simple text messages.

Content creators and streamers building engaged communities around their work.

How to Start Connecting on Discord

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Discord on your device or browser.

Create a free account. Customize your profile with a username, avatar, and bio.

To join a community, use an invite link to a server. You can browse public servers in the app's "Explore" section.

Once in a server, familiarize yourself with the different text and voice channels. Introduce yourself in a general chat!

Start your own server for free to build your own community. Create channels, invite friends, and customize settings to make it your own.

In a digital world filled with fleeting messages and impersonal feeds, Discord stands out as the place where genuine communities are built around shared interests. It's a free voice, video, and text communication app designed for creating spaces where you can talk, play games, and hang out with friends or like-minded people. Whether you're coordinating a gaming raid, studying with classmates, or just sharing memes in a fan community, Discord provides the organized, flexible, and fun environment that makes everyone feel like they belong.

Core Features for Community & Communication

Organized Servers & Channels: Create or join dedicated communities called "servers," organized into topical text and voice channels to keep conversations focused.
Crystal-Clear Voice & Video Chat: Hop into low-latency voice channels for real-time talk, or start video calls and screen sharing for streaming gameplay or presentations.
Rich Text Chat with Powerful Features: Chat with support for markdown, GIFs, emojis, and file sharing. Use threads to keep side conversations from derailing a main channel.
Role & Permission Management: Server admins can assign roles with custom permissions to moderate communities, organize members, and manage access easily.
Integrations & Bots: Enhance your server with thousands of community-built bots for moderation, music, games, and automation, or connect apps like Spotify and YouTube.

Who Is Discord For?

Gamers looking for a reliable platform to coordinate and chat while playing online.
Hobby groups, study circles, book clubs, and fan communities wanting a private, organized space to connect.
Friends and family groups who want a persistent, fun place to hang out digitally beyond simple text messages.
Content creators and streamers building engaged communities around their work.

How to Start Connecting on Discord

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Discord on your device or browser.
Create a free account. Customize your profile with a username, avatar, and bio.
To join a community, use an invite link to a server. You can browse public servers in the app's "Explore" section.
Once in a server, familiarize yourself with the different text and voice channels. Introduce yourself in a general chat!
Start your own server for free to build your own community. Create channels, invite friends, and customize settings to make it your own.