How to Set Up Discord on PS5 and PlayStation 4

The widely popular voice chat app, Discord, received native support for the PS5 back in 2023. The integration made it much easier for players to link their PlayStation and Discord profiles and connect with friends on other platforms. It’s also easy to set up, and comes equipped with all of the app’s trademark voice chat features, such as audio balance, individual volume control, and a handy sidebar for quick navigation. Unfortunately, setting up Discord on the last-gen PS4 is a bit more complex, but not impossible by any means. If you’re eager to get the app running, check out our guide on how to set up Discord on PS5 and PS4.

How to Set Up Discord on PS5

We won’t run around in circles and tell you right off the bat that there is no native Discord app available for the PS4 and PS5 consoles. You cannot install Discord on your console, but through Sony and Discord’s partnership, we now have official Discord integration for PS5. Here are all the steps you can follow to connect to Discord on PS5:

Through the Discord App on PC

• Open Discord and click on the Settings gear icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
• From the left sidebar on the Settings page, click on ‘Connections.’
• Up next, click on PlayStation Network’s logo.
• Now, log in with your PlayStation account’s credentials and click “Sign In.”
• Once done, authorize the Discord connection on the PC app by clicking on ‘Authorise and Continue.’
• You will now see your PS account details on Discord’s Connections page.

Through PlayStation 5

• Make your way to Linked Services on PS5 by going through Settings -> Users and Accounts -> Linked Services.
• Enter your credentials, and you will be met with a screen asking you to either scan a QR code or use the PS5 browser to do so.
• Scan the QR code shown in the image that appears on your PS5, or you can go to www.discord.com/activ
• ate and enter the code you see.

And that’s it! Your Discord and PSN accounts are now linked, and the voice chat is ready to use on PS5.

How Do I Get Discord to Show on PS5?

Once the linking procedure is done, you can bring up the Discord panel by following these steps:

• Hit the PlayStation button on the controller to open the Control Center menu.
• Now, scroll to the ‘Game Base’ section.
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Easiest Method to Use Discord on PS5

Now that you have connected Discord to your PlayStation network, it’s time to use Discord Voice on your console. You can use your desktop or even a mobile device to join the call on your PS5. Follow the steps below to do so:

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1. Go on to Discord on your phone or PC and join a voice call, either personal or on a server.

2. If you are on your PC, you will see an icon that looks like a controller along with a smartphone at the bottom left. Tap it and then choose “Transfer to PlayStation” from the pop-up that appears.

3. You will now see a dialog box asking you to confirm the connection. Make sure you’ve selected your PS5 and click on “Transfer Voice.”

4. If you are on your mobile, swipe up to access the voice controls. Here, you will see a new button titled “Join on PlayStation.”

5. Doing so will automatically transfer your voice chat to the PS5, and you will be able to speak with your friends while playing games on your console.

Discord will now use the DualSense controller’s microphone for voice calls. You can even quickly mute it using the button on the controller. There are some controls available, including the ability to adjust your friend’s volume and see the voice channel you’re currently in.

Our Experience with Discord Voice Chat on PS5

While PlayStation gamers have been using party chat on their consoles for the longest time, an official Discord integration is a breath of fresh air. As a chronic Discord user, I immediately set the connection up and tried out voice chat on PS5. So far, the experience has been amazing with no downsides. The best thing is that I encountered no connection lag or drops when testing Discord voice chat on PS5. The PS5 maintained a steady voice network without issues.

There is also a good amount of controls available. As mentioned, you can quickly adjust the volume of other people or mute everyone in the channel and yourself. As expected, Discord voice chat also works in single and multiplayer games. You can bring up the overlay using the PS5 navigation bar. A handy control I liked is that you can selectively adjust the audio balance for your game and voice chat. So if your friends are getting annoying, you can tone them down easily.

Can You Get Discord on PS4? Workaround Methods Explained

PS4 users still have to go through some tedious workarounds to get the voice chat working on their console. If you are adamant on using Discord on your PlayStation console and can go to any lengths for it, then this method should work for you:

Using PS Remote Play

Here, you’ll need to use PS Remote Play on your Android or iOS smartphone. As explained in a video by creator Octorious, make a secondary PS account, set it as your default, and log into the PS Remote Play app using this account. Then, connect your headset to your phone, join a Discord voice channel, and connect to your PS4/ PS5 using the Remote Play app.

Now, you should be able to hear both Discord and console audio via your phone, but you might experience some latency. To reduce latency, the creator suggests using the lowest possible stream quality to free up bandwidth. You can then pick up your PS controller to jump into the action while talking to your friends on Discord.

If you don’t want all this hassle, we suggest you queue up with friends who own a PlayStation console. You can then create a party and play with friends on your PS5.

Thanks to the official integration, it’s now easier to use Discord voice chat on your PS5 console. PlayStation 4 owners who don’t mind jumping through some hoops to use the app while gaming can try out the workaround we’ve mentioned above. Once done, check out these best PlayStation 5 games to play while you talk with your friends.