How to Connect and Use Discord With Xbox
This feature was long overdue, nonetheless, now we have the ability to connect Discord with Xbox. Not just that, you can transfer Discord voice channels to your connected Xbox. But for that, you need to use the Discord app on the phone instead of Windows. Here’s how to connect and use Discord with Xbox.
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How to Connect Your Discord and Xbox Accounts
you’re able to connect both accounts from either Discord or even Xbox. The connection process can be done from the desktop apps and even from their mobile apps. You can also use your Xbox console to connect to Discord if you want.
1.First open theDiscord appor the website, and click on thecog iconat the bottom left to open the user settings.
2.Here select theConnectionsoption in the left sidebar. Then click on theXbox iconto begin connecting Discord with Xbox.
3.In the pop-up, click onContinue, again onContinueon the next pop-up to start signing in with Xbox.
5.On the next page, click on theAuthorize and Continuebutton to successfully connect your Discord and Xbox accounts.
The process of connecting from the Discord app on phone is mostly the same. Here are the steps.
1.Open theDiscord app,and tap on theprofile iconat the bottom right corner. Now select theConnectionsoption on the next page.
2.Then tap on theAddbutton at the top right corner. On this page, select theXboxoption from the list. Now tap on theGet Startedbutton on the next page. Then tap onContinueto sign in to Xbox.
3.It opens a web page where you will need to log in to your Microsoft Account. Once done, tap on theAuthorize and Continuebutton to connect both accounts.
Alternatively, you can connect both the services from the Xbox app too. Here’s how:
1.Open theXbox appon your PC and sign in if you haven’t already. Once done, click on yourprofile nameat the top left corner and select theSettingsoption.
2.In Settings, you’re able to scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click on theLINKbutton beside Discord.
3.It opens a web page where you can log in to Discord andAuthorizethe connection.
Or you can do it from the Xbox app too.
1.Download and install the Xbox app onAndroidandiOS.
2.Now tap on theprofile iconat the bottom right corner and then tap on thecog iconat the top right corner.
3.Here select theLinked accountsoption and tap on theLinkoption beside the Discord option.
4.It opens a web page where you may log in andAuthorizeDiscord.
How to Transfer Discord Voice Channels to Xbox
Once connected, you can transfer your Discord voice channels to your Xbox Console. This entire process only works from the Discord mobile app and also make sure that you have connected the Console to your Xbox mobile app. Once done, you can start the process.
1.Open theDiscord appon your phone and open any server where you can join a voice channel with your friends.
2.Here select any voice channel to join and tap on theJoin Voicebutton.
3.Once you are in any voice channel, scroll up and you should find theTransfer to Xboxoption. If you cannot find this option, make sure that your Xbox is logged in with the Xbox account that you have linked with Discord.
That’s it, now you may talk and listen to the Discord voice channel while playing games on your Xbox at the same time.
- What are the Advantages of Connecting Xbox and Discord?
The main advantage is transferring the voice channel to Xbox. You can do that by connecting the Xbox and Discord and then installing the Xbox and Discord mobile apps. Other than that, you can display your Xbox details on your Discord profile and it also shows rich presence status on Discord when you are playing on Xbox.
- Can I Join a Voice Channel Directly From the Xbox Console?
No, you cannot join the voice channel directly from the Xbox. You need to rely on an Android or iOS device by joining a voice channel on your phone. Then you’re able to transfer the voice channel to your Xbox.
- Can I Transfer the Voice Channel from the Discord Desktop App?
No, you may only transfer the voice channel from the Discord app on Android or iOS. Anyhow, we can look forward to that feature as Discord and Xbox integration is still new.
Xbox x Discord
Apart from just connecting Discord and Xbox accounts, both can be connected to many other services too. For example, Discord can be connected to Facebook, GitHub, Twitter, Twitch, etc. whereas Xbox can be connected to Reddit, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, etc. Though the connection process is mostly the same for all the platforms, they all do different things when connected.
Ravi Teja KNTS
Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.
