How to Use Discord on Xbox Series X – Full Setup Guide
Using Discord on your Xbox Series X in 2025 is a seamless way to connect with friends across platforms directly from your console.
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Linking Your Discord and Xbox Accounts
First, you need to establish the connection between your Discord and Xbox accounts. This is a one-time process:
1. *On Your Xbox Series X**: Press the **Xbox button* on your controller to open the Guide.
2. Navigate to *Profile & system* then select **Settings**.
3. Choose **Account**, then select **Linked social accounts**.
4. Find *Discord* in the list and select **Link**.
5. You will be given a *QR code* and a numerical code.
6. **On Your Phone or PC**: Open the Discord app or go to `discord.com/activate` in a web browser.
7. Enter the numerical code, or use the Discord app to scan the QR code.
8. Follow the prompts to *authorize* the connection between your Discord and Microsoft accounts.
Once linked, your Xbox GamerTag and game activity can be displayed on your Discord profile.
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Using Discord Voice Chat on Xbox Series X
After linking your accounts, you can now join Discord voice chats directly from your Xbox:
1. *Open Xbox Guide**: Press the **Xbox button* on your controller.
2. Navigate to the *Parties & chats* tab.
3. Select the *Discord* option.
4. You will see a list of your Discord servers and direct messages/group DMs.
5. Choose the *server* you want to join, then select the *voice channel**. For direct messages, select **Direct Voice Chats* and pick the conversation.
6. Select *Join channel* to enter the voice chat.
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Managing Your Discord Voice Chat
While in a Discord voice chat on your Xbox, you can access various controls:
**Mute/Unmute**: Easily toggle your microphone.
**Deafen**: Mute all incoming and outgoing audio for yourself.
**Audio Settings**: Adjust individual user volumes, game-chat balance, and enable features like noise suppression.
**Switch to Game Chat**: If you need to switch to in-game voice chat, select this option.
**Stream Your Game**: You can also stream your Xbox gameplay directly to the Discord voice channel you're in.
To leave a Discord voice chat, open the Guide, go to Parties & chats, select Discord, and then choose **Disconnect**.
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