If you have been having trouble connecting to Discord, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the issue. We’ll start with the easier fixes first, but we have made sure to include any potential fix, so if you have had problems with Discord not connecting, you should have your issues solved once you’ve tried each step in this guide. ..
Check For Outage Problems
If Discord is not connecting, make sure your computer and Discord are both up-to-date. If you’re using a desktop or laptop, make sure your operating system is up to date and that your Discord app is installed and running. If you’re using a mobile device, make sure your device and Discord are both up-to-date. If all of these things still don’t work, try restarting your computer or mobile device. ..
The past 90 days has been a time of upheaval for the internet. Outages have been common and have impacted users’ ability to log on. Hover over any yellow or red bars to see more details.
If there is a red bar on the far right, or a maintenance announcement here, this means that there is a live outage today. You can visit the Discord Twitter for updates, but at this point all you can do is wait for the server issues to be resolved.
Check Your Time and Date Settings
If you want to use Discord on Windows 10, you’ll need to set time and date preferences manually. Even if the time may look right, it’s best to double check you have set the time to be automatic.
Discord is a chat app that can be used for gaming, voice and text chat, and more. To close it, first click the show hidden icons button in the bottom left of the taskbar. Next, right click Discord and click Close discord. ..
To change the date and time on a Windows 10 PC, open the Start menu and type time. Click on Change the date and time in the search results. ..
To ensure that your Discord time is set automatically, make sure the toggles for “Set the time automatically” and “Set the time zone automatically” are switched on. If Discord is not connecting, try the next step below. ..
Run a Malwarebytes scan
Discord is a popular chat app with millions of users. Some people have reported that they can’t connect to the app because of malware. You can try to fix the problem by downloading Malwarebytes for free and then running a scan. ..
Once Malwarebytes has been installed, open the program and click on the Scan tab. Wait for the scan to finish. If any malware is detected, quarantine it and restart your computer. ..
If Discord is still stuck on connecting, try the other steps below.
Turn Off Proxies
To disable Discord proxies, follow these steps:
- Open Discord and sign in.
- In the top left corner, click on the three lines in the top row of icons (the three lines that look like a triangle). This will open a menu with options.
- On the left side of the menu, click on “Options.”
- In the options window, click on “Proxy Settings.”
- In the proxy settings window, click on “Disable Proxy.”
On Windows, open the start menu and type “cmd”. In the command prompt, type “ipconfig /all”. You will see a list of all your network adapters. If you do not have a network adapter listed, you may need to install one. If you have more than one network adapter, make sure that the one you want to use is set as your primary network adapter. Windows 10: On the Start menu, type “Settings” and then click on it. Click on “Network & Internet” in the Settings window that opens. Under the heading “Network connections”, click on the name of your broadband connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) to open its properties. If your broadband connection is connected through a router or other device that has its own IP address, enter that address into the IP address field and leave all other fields at their default values. If your broadband connection is connected directly to your computer, enter its physical address (for example, 192.168.1.1) into the Physical Address field and leave all other fields at their default values ..
You should ensure that Use a Proxy server is unchecked and then click OK.
Change DNS
Google’s DNS is better than Cloudflare’s DNS for discord because it uses Google’s servers. Cloudflare’s servers are not as reliable and can cause issues with your chat.
Open the Start menu, and search Control Panel. Select Network and Sharing Centre. On the left, click Change adapter settings. Right click the internet connection you are currently using and click Properties. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 and it will open a new page. Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 into the first, and the second box, respectively. Click OK ..
To connect to the Internet using IPv6, you need to enter 2001:4860:4860::8888 into the first box and 2001:4860:4860::8844 into the second box. ..
Allow Discord Past Your Firewall
You must make sure that Discord is allowed in your firewall so that it can connect.
Windows Defender Firewall With Advanced Security
On the right side of the new page, click New Rule, select Program and then click Next. On the next page, click Browse under the This Program Path option. Navigate to the installed location for Discord and by default this will be C:\Users\YOURUSER\AppData\Local\Discord.
If you are using a Windows 10 computer, you can open the Update.exe file by double-clicking it. If you are using a Windows 8 or 7 computer, you can open the Update.exe file by right-clicking on it and choosing “Open in new window.”
Windows Firewall: Click Next once more, select all boxes for Domain, Private, and Public, then click Next. Add Discord as the name and then click Finish. Open the Start menu again, and type Windows Firewall. This time, select Windows Defender Firewall.
On the new page that opens, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall to allow the app to be used.
A new page will open. Scroll down and ensure that Discord is ticked for the network you are connected to. If you’re not sure, tick both Private and Public. To make changes, you must click the Change settings box first.
If you are using an antivirus with an additional firewall, you must allow Discord in that firewall too. This is usually straightforward and can be found within your antivirus software. If you cannot find it, you can contact your antivirus support or search online for help.
Summary & Other Steps
If you are still having problems with Discord getting stuck on the connecting screen, you can try using a VPN to connect.
Discord is a great chat software for connecting with friends and colleagues. However, it has not officially given this advice. You can also ask for help from Discord directly or look for alternative team chat software.
