How to Set Up Discord on PS5 and PlayStation 4 (2025 Guide)

Discord has become the go-to platform for voice chat and community interaction across PC, mobile, and consoles. While PlayStation has always offered its own party chat system, the arrival of official Discord integration on PS5 in 2023 made cross-platform communication much easier. Now, PS5 users can seamlessly connect with friends across PC, Xbox, and mobile.

For PS4 players, however, Discord is not officially supported. But don’t worry—there are some workarounds to get it running. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use Discord on PS5 and PS4, with step-by-step instructions.

How to Use Discord on PS5

Before we begin, it’s important to note that there is no standalone Discord app for PlayStation consoles. Instead, Sony and Discord allow account linking and voice chat integration directly through the system.

You can connect your PSN account with Discord in two ways:

1. Through the Discord App (PC or Mobile)

1. Open Discord on your PC or smartphone.
2. Click your Settings gear (bottom-left corner on PC).
3. Navigate to Connections.
4. Select the PlayStation logo.
5. Log in with your PSN credentials and authorize the connection.
6. Your PSN account will now appear in the Discord connections menu.

2. Directly via PS5 Console

1. Go to Settings → Users and Accounts → Linked Services on your PS5.
2. Choose Discord and enter your account credentials.
3. You’ll see a QR code or activation code on your screen.
4. On your phone or PC, visit discord.com/activate and enter the code.
5. That’s it—your PS5 is now linked to Discord.

How to Open Discord on PS5

Once your accounts are linked:

1. Press the PlayStation button on your DualSense controller.
2. Open the Control Center.
3. Head to Game Base.
4. Look for the Discord icon to access voice chat.

How to Join Voice Channels on PS5

You can join Discord chats two different ways:

Directly from PS5

• Navigate to the Discord panel via Game Base.
• Select a server → choose a voice channel → join instantly.

From PC or Mobile and Transfer to PS5

• Join a channel on Discord via PC or mobile.
• Open the call panel → choose “Transfer to PlayStation”.
• Your PS5 will take over the voice chat, using your DualSense mic or connected headset.

Troubleshooting: “Why Can’t People Hear Me on Discord PS5?”

If you’re having mic issues, try these fixes:

• Check Input Device: Ensure your headset is chosen instead of the DualSense mic.
• Adjust Mic Levels: Go to Control Center → Mic → Adjust Mic Level.
• Exit Party Chat: Disconnect from PlayStation Party Chat if you’re in one.
• Restart Console: Simple reboots often solve audio bugs.
• Re-link Accounts: Unlink and reconnect Discord if the issue persists.

Can You Stream PS5 to Discord?

Yes! While PS5 Discord doesn’t support direct streaming, you can do it with PS Remote Play:

1. Enable Remote Play in PS5 Settings.
2. Download the Remote Play client on your PC or phone.
3. Log in with your PSN account → start a session.
4. Share this session via Discord screen share.

How to Use Discord on PS4 (Workaround)

Unfortunately, Discord is not officially supported on PS4, but you can still use it with some effort.

Method: Using PS Remote Play

1. Create a secondary PSN account and set it as default.
2. Download the PS Remote Play app on your smartphone/PC.
3. Log into Remote Play using the secondary account.
4. Connect your headset to your phone/PC.
5. Join a Discord voice chat while playing via Remote Play.

This way, you’ll hear both in-game audio + Discord chat through your device. Do note that there may be some latency, so lowering stream quality is recommended.

If you’re on PS5, setting up Discord is seamless and makes cross-platform gaming much more enjoyable. Meanwhile, PS4 players still need to rely on Remote Play tricks, but it’s better than nothing.

Now that you’re all set, you can jump into your favorite PlayStation titles while chatting with friends across every platform.