How do I get Discord to show on PS5?

To get Discord to show on PS5, you need to link your Discord account to your PlayStation Network (PSN) account by going to Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services and selecting Discord from the list, then follow the prompts to complete the linking process. Once linked, your Discord status will be visible on your PS5, and you can use Discord’s voice chat feature while playing games on your console.

Frequently Asked Questions

Connecting Discord to PS5

1. Q: Why is my Discord status not showing up on PS5? A: Check that your PSN Online Status and Now Playing privacy settings are set to “Anyone” for your Discord status to be visible.

2. Q: How do I share from Discord to PS5? A: To share from Discord to PS5, log in to your PS5 with the account you wish to link to Discord, then go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services and select Discord.

3. Q: Can you watch Discord on PS5? A: Discord is only available through a browser on PS5, so you need to use a desktop device to install PS5 Discord and link your accounts.

Using Discord on PS5

4. Q: How do I use Discord on PS5? A: To use Discord on PS5, go to PS5 settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services, connect your Discord account using a QR code, and join a voice chat via your desktop or phone to transfer your voice connection to PS5.

5. Q: Does PlayStation have a Discord server? A: While there is no official Discord app for PS4, you can use Discord on PS4 through the PS4 web browser or workarounds, and PS5 has an official Discord integration.

6. Q: Why is my Discord PlayStation status not showing? A: Check your PlayStation Network settings, specifically your PSN Online Status and Now Playing privacy settings, to ensure they are set to “Anyone” for your Discord status to be visible.

Screen Sharing and Streaming

7. Q: Can you screen share on PS5? A: Yes, PS5 has a Share Play feature that allows two players to share a game screen in real-time, and you can also use Discord’s screen sharing feature to share your screen with friends.

8. Q: How do I share my screen on Discord? A: To share your screen on Discord, launch the Discord app, open a voice chat, and tap the Share Screen button to start sharing your screen.

9. Q: Can you screenshare in Discord DMs? A: Yes, you can screenshare in Discord DMs by clicking the Call icon, then the Turn on Screen Share icon, and selecting your resolution and frames per second.

Discord Features and Requirements

10. Q: Do you need Nitro to screen share? A: While Discord Nitro is not required to screen share, it does offer additional features like Full HD resolution and 60 FPS.

11. Q: Why is screen share not working? A: Screen share issues can be caused by insufficient permissions, network connectivity problems, or hardware acceleration issues.

12. Q: Can Discord owners read DMs? A: No, Discord owners cannot read DMs, as they are private messages between the sender and recipient.

Troubleshooting and Support

13. Q: Why is Discord showing a black screen? A: A black screen on Discord can be caused by video card/GPU errors, streaming errors, or outdated graphics drivers.

14. Q: Why does Discord have a black screen? A: Discord’s black screen issue can be resolved by updating your graphics driver, checking your GPU, or disabling hardware acceleration.

15. Q: How do I enable Screenshare on Discord mobile? A: To enable Screenshare on Discord mobile, connect to a voice channel, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and press the Screenshare button to start sharing your screen.