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Now that Discord for PS5 is here, we’re going to show you how to use it, how to connect your PlayStation account to Discord, and how to join Discord voice chats on your PS5.
Discord is one of the most useful pieces of software available for gamers, as it allows you to access voice and text channels via your web browser or dedicated application, though this has always been a PC only feature until now.
The software was previously only available on PS5 Beta Software, however the testing phase has recently finished, and it’s now fully available. Now that Discord for PS5 is here, you can use it on your console for voice chat. Here’s our step-by-step guide to get you all set up.
How to use Discord on PS5
- Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services and select Discord.
- Pair your Discord account using either your smartphone or PC.
That is the basic process, now let’s break it down step by step.
How to connect PlayStation Account to Discord
In order to do this, you need to go through the following settings:
- Settings
- Users and Accounts
- Linked Services
You’ll then see an option for Discord, among a few others.
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After selecting it, you’ll then need to pair it with your Discord account, so you’ll need your mobile phone or PC handy. You can pair it either by using the on-screen QR code and linking your devices that way, or you can use on-screen code to link them.
Once that is done, you can then move on to using Discord on PS5.
How to join Discord on PS5
If you want to use Discord on your PS5, you’ll need to follow the following steps.
- Open Discord on PC or Mobile
- Join your desired voice channel on your other device
- Swipe up
- Press Transfer to PlayStation
- Press Join call on PS5
- You’ll receive a prompt on your PS5, accept it
- You’ll then be in your Discord voice channel
You can adjust the volume or leave the channel whenever you want, and it functions extremely similar to PS5 party chat.
We’re going to be keeping an eye out for the latest updates on how to use Discord on PS5 – so make sure to stay updated by checking back in with us periodically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get Discord on PS5?
If you want to get Discord on PS5 – the only thing you have to do is make sure you have uploaded your page to the latest PlayStation software version, v.7.0.
Can you text chat on Discord for PS5?
Unfortunately, you can’t text chat on Discord for PS5 just yet.
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