Some Nitro users now get access to Cloudflare’s premium version of WARP, WARP+ Unlimited, as part of their subscription. WARP+ enhances your privacy by encrypting a user’s traffic that makes it harder to track or sell your data. While WARP can take advantage of the many Cloudflare data centers around the world to give you a more private and robust connection, WARP+ Unlimited subscribers get access to a larger network. It applies to all internet traffic outside of Discord, covering browsing and any other online applications.

Important: This experiment has concluded and is no longer available as of 3/04/2026

What this article covers:

What is the Nitro Privacy Perk?
How to Access the Privacy Perk
How to Use the Privacy Perk
- Turning WARP+ On and Off
Frequently Asked Question

Info: This is an experimental feature available to select Nitro users. It is not available for Nitro Basic or Classic subscribers, users with Nitro obtained through Nitro credits (including trials), or when accessing Discord via mobile or web browser. Additionally, this feature may be unavailable in certain countries where the service is not supported.

What is the Nitro Privacy Perk?

Note: The Nitro Privacy Perk is currently in beta and only available on the Discord desktop app for Windows or Mac. Eligible users need an active, paid Nitro subscription to access this perk.

The Nitro Privacy Perk gives eligible Nitro subscribers access to Cloudflare's WARP+, a service that enhances your privacy while you browse the web and use other online applications outside of Discord by encrypting your internet traffic.

Please note WARP+ provides an added layer of privacy when you're browsing external websites and using other apps on your computer. WARP+ only covers traffic outside of Discord, it does not affect any activity or data shared with Discord directly.

To access the Nitro Privacy Perk, you need:

Part of the experiment, which is available to select users only
An active, paid Nitro subscription
Discord desktop app installed on Windows or Mac

Note: When your Nitro subscription ends, you'll automatically be placed into WARP, Cloudflare’s free version of its service.

How to Access the Privacy Perk

The Nitro Privacy Perk is available through your Discord desktop app.

Note: WARP+ only works while the Discord desktop app is running on Windows or Mac. This feature is not available on mobile devices or web browsers.

1. Open the Discord desktop app.

2. Press User Settings icon [] in the bottom-left corner of the app located next to your username.

3. In the left sidebar, select WARP+.

WARP+ tab in User Settings

4. Select Download to install.

5. Follow the instructions in WARP+ including accepting Cloudflare’s Terms and Service conditions. This will show up as an external pop-up on your desktop.

Note: You will also need to grant admin permissions. If you are on Windows, look for the Microsoft Admin icon [

] on the icons bar. Click on this icon to accept admin permissions.

6. After installing, you can then toggle WARP+ on.

WARP+ enabled

Note: If you already have a WARP+ account, you’ll see an option that says Use WARP+ now toggle to enable it.

How to Use the Privacy Perk

Once you've downloaded WARP+, you can turn it on or off whenever you want. When WARP+ is active, you'll see an indicator in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).

Turning WARP+ On and Off

Tip: The toggle in the Discord app and WARP+ are synced, so any changes you make in one will automatically apply to the other.

1. Make sure Discord is open on your desktop.

2. Look for the WARP+ icon in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).

Cloudflare WARP icon on Windows system tray

3. Press the WARP+ icon and toggle it on or off.

WARP+ on Windows (top) and Apple (bottom)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the Privacy Perk protect my activity on Discord?

A: WARP+ protects your privacy when browsing external websites and using other applications on your computer. Your activity within Discord follows our standard privacy practices, which you can learn about in our Privacy Policy.

Q: Will this slow down my internet connection?

A: WARP+ is designed for speed, but because it encrypts your traffic, you may notice slight changes in connection performance. Most users won't notice a difference during regular browsing.

Q: WARP+ is affecting my gaming performance. What should I do?

A: Because WARP+ encrypts all your internet traffic, it may occasionally increase latency in some online games. If you notice performance issues while gaming, try turning off WARP+ temporarily while you play, then turn it back on when you're done. Your privacy protection will resume automatically.

Q: Can I use WARP+ on mobile devices?

A: The Nitro Privacy Perk is currently only available on Windows and Mac desktop apps. We're always exploring ways to bring more value to Nitro subscribers across all platforms.

Q: Does this hide my Discord activity from Discord?

A: No, WARP+ enhances your privacy while browsing outside of Discord. Discord can still see your activity within the Discord platform according to your privacy settings and and our Privacy Policy. WARP+ does not provide IP masking for Discord platform activity.

Q: What's the difference between WARP and WARP+?

A: WARP is Cloudflare's free privacy service, while WARP+ (included with Nitro) offers enhanced performance and routing. When you have an active Nitro subscription, you automatically get access to WARP+ features. If your subscription ends, you'll have access to the standard WARP features.

Q: Can I use this perk if I already have other privacy tools installed?

A: You can have WARP+ installed alongside other privacy tools, but running multiple services simultaneously may cause connection conflicts. We recommend choosing one privacy solution at a time for the best experience.

Q: Will this perk impact safety on Discord?

A: No, we remain deeply committed to creating positive experiences for our users and this tool is part of that commitment. Everything you could ever want to know about safety on Discord can be found here.

Q: Will WARP+ allow me to use an IP address from another country?

A: No. WARP+ will assign you a Cloudflare IP address corresponding to the region in which you are connecting from.