- In order to use Discord voice chat on PS5®, please make sure to relink your Discord account and your account for PlayStation™Network if you did not participate in the PS5 beta for Discord voice transfer.
- Your PS5 must be on the latest system version to utilize Discord voice chat!
Connect your Discord account to your account for PlayStation Network and display your game activity in your user profile!
Note:
- You'll be notified in Discord when PSN linking is available. Find the PlayStation Network integration in User Settings > Connections on the Discord app (on supported devices) and you should see the PSN logo is displayed.
Once your Discord account is linked, the game you’re currently playing on either a PS4™ or PS5™ console will be shown as your game activity, just like that!
You can even opt to display your PlayStation Network Online ID on your profile so your Discord friends can add you and tag along. It’s especially great for knowing if your friend is currently playing a game that supports cross-play on another platform.
Keep reading below to learn how to get started!
What does this article cover?
- How to Connect My Account for PlayStation Network from Discord
- How to Display Connection & Game Activity on My Profile
- How to Transfer your Discord voice chat to PS5
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Connect My Account for PlayStation Network from Discord
Note:
- You can connect your Discord account with your account for PlayStation Network, on every platform Discord is on: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the Discord web app!
To connect your Discord account to your account for PlayStation Network, start by going to yourDiscord app on the desktop or mobile app!
In Discord, head into User Settings > Connections on desktop or web, or User Settings > Connection on mobile.
In the Connections tab, click on the PlayStation Network icon and a new browser window will appear for you to authorize the connection to your account on PlayStation Network.
Sign in to your account on PlayStation Network with your credentials on the login page and when everything has been authorized, you’ll see a message confirming that your account for PlayStation Network is now all connected to Discord
How Do I Remove the Connection from My Account?
To remove the connection from your Discord account, you can go to the Connections tab in your User Settings once more.
Press on the (X) symbol by the PlayStation connection option! You’ll then see a new menu pop up where you will need to confirm that you want to proceed by pressing the Disconnect button.
Once you’ve pressed Disconnect, the PlayStation connection will be removed from your Discord account.
How to Display Connection & Game Activity on My Profile
Once connected, you’ll see two new options will appear in the Connections tab for your account for PlayStation Network:
“Display on User Profile” and “Display PlayStation Network as your status.”
Display on User Profile
When you enable “Display on User Profile”, your PlayStation Network online ID will be displayed on your User Profile along with any other connections that you’ve decided to display.
Display PlayStation Network as your status
When you select “Display PlayStation Network as your status”, the game that you’re currently playing on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console will be displayed in your user profile for all your friends and community members to see.
Why isn't my PlayStation Network status displaying on Discord?
If you are experiencing issues with your Game Activity status, we recommend that you check your PlayStation privacy settings to ensure ‘Anyone’ is enabled. If you would like to display your PSN status on Discord, follow these steps for your respective PlayStation console:
On PS4
1. Go to your PlayStation account Home screen and navigate to Profile
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2. For PS4: Press Profile > Change Privacy Settings page.
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3. Open up Privacy Settings and locate Personal Info | Messaging
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4. Expand Online Status and Now Playing and make sure Anyone is enabled.
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5. Go back to your Discord client and refresh to see if the issue persists.
On PS5
1. Go to Settings.
2. In Settings, go to Users and Accounts.
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3. Go to Privacy in the left-hand column, then choose View and Customize Your Privacy Settings.
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4. Under the "Who can see your online status and what you're currently playing" option, choose Anyone.
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5. Go back to your Discord client and refresh to see if the issue persists.
How to Transfer Discord voice chat to PS5
Transferring Discord voice chat is only available on the PS5. However, displaying your PlayStation Network status under your Discord account is available to all PS4 and PS5 users!
To transfer Discord voice chat to the PS5, please ensure your PS5 is updated to the latest system software!
1. Ensure that your Discord account is connected to your account for PlayStation Network by following the steps in the How to Connect My PlayStation Network Account from Discord section above.
2. Join the desired voice channel on your Discord desktop client. Then, in the focused voice channel view, press on Transfer to Console, which looks like a phone + game controller icon, in the bottom left corner.
You may also right click on the voice channel name.
3. Select Transfer to PlayStation.
4. The Transfer Voice to PlayStation pop-up will appear that will allow you to choose the PS5 console associated with your account for PlayStation Network connected to your Discord account. Select the intended console and press Transfer Voice.
Voice Chat Transfer from the Discord Mobile Client
1. Ensure that your Discord account is connected to your account for PlayStation Network by following the steps in the How to Connect My PlayStation Network Account from Discord section above.
2. Open the Discord app on your mobile device, navigate to the intended voice channel, swipe up for audio control, and then choose Join on PlayStation.
3. Within the app, a pop-up will appear that will allow you to choose the PS5 console associated with your account for PlayStation Network connected to your Discord account. Select the intended console and press Transfer Voice.
On your PS5, open up the console’s control center by pressing the PlayStation button on your controller and you’ll see the voice chat card with your transferred Discord voice chat. Selecting that card will show all your friends with you in the voice channel. You will also be able to manage your personal audio settings, see other peoples’ PSN accounts if they’re connected to their Discord accounts, and Report voice chat participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Discord activity status feature available for child accounts on PlayStation Network?
A: No, this feature is not available for child accounts on PlayStation Network. For more information, please refer to https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/subscriptions/link-psn-status-discord/.
Q: Is there a minimum age requirement to use Discord?
A: Please refer to this support article to learn more about the minimum age requirement to use Discord per country.
Q: Why won't my Game Activity Status display correctly on Discord?
A: You will have to check your PlayStation Network settings. Specifically, you need to set your PSN Online Status and Now Playing privacy settings to “Anyone” for your status to also be visible on Discord. Follow these steps below:
For PS4:
- Go to your PlayStation account Home screen and navigate to Profile.
- Press Profile > Change Privacy Settings page.
- Open up Privacy Settings and locate Personal Info | Messaging.
- Expand Online Status and Now Playing and make sure Anyone is enabled.
- Go back to your Discord client and refresh to see if the issue persists.
For PS5
- Go to Settings.
- In Settings, go to Users and Accounts.
- Go to Privacy in the left-hand column, then choose View and Customize Your Privacy Settings.
- Under the "Who can see your online status and what you're currently playing" option, choose Anyone.
- Go back to your Discord client and refresh to see if the issue persists.
Q: Why won't my PlayStation Network status display when I'm streaming, listening to Spotify, or having a different game open on my computer?
A: This is due to how the client interacts with presence from other devices and activities. In other words, what you do locally on your computer will always take priority for what you see as an Activity status. In addition, rich presence will take priority over basic presence; which means the PlayStation Network integration won't display while you're also listening to Spotify or playing games which support rich presence.
Voice Transfer to PS5
Q: I already linked my account for PlayStation Network to my Discord account. Do I have to re-link my PSN and Discord account again?
A: If you’ve previously linked your Discord and PSN accounts, you’ll have to re-link them again in order to enable Discord Voice on PS5. If you participated in the beta for Discord voice chat on the PS5, you do not need to re-link your PSN account.
Q: I’m getting an error message when I try to transfer Discord voice to my PS5.
A: As an initial step, please make sure your console is up-to-date and to reset and reconnect your PSN/Discord accounts. Otherwise, if following the instructions indicated on the error messages doesn’t solve your issue, please reach out to our Discord support team with a screenshot of the error message you’re receiving so that we can provide next steps to help address your issue!
Q: Can I stay in a PlayStation Party while being part of Discord’s voice chat through the voice chat feature?
A: If you are in a Discord voice channel and you transfer the voice chat to your PlayStation, you will not be able to stay in a PlayStation Party when you are part of a Discord voice chat.
Q: I’m having issues with my audio on Discord!
A: If you’re having trouble with your audio on Discord before transferring the voice chat to PS5, please check out our various support articles here. If you need further assistance, please reach out to the Discord support team!
Q: I’m having issues with my audio after I transfer Discord voice chat to the PS5!
A: If you’re having issues with your audio on the PS5, check out this article first: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/ps4-voice-chat-issues/
Q: How does Discord's privacy & safety standard apply when using Discord voice chat on PS5?
A: When chatting on PS5 with Discord Voice, Discord's policies and safety standards apply.
Q: Are PSN child accounts able to use the Discord voice chat transfer feature?
A: No. Because PSN child accounts cannot link Discord accounts, they will not have access to Discord voice chat transfer feature.