How do I share Discord on my PS5? The Ultimate Guide
As a passionate gamer and content creator, staying connected with friends is key. Discord provides the perfect way to hang out while gaming on your PlayStation 5.
Linking your PlayStation Network (PSN) and Discord accounts enables seamlessly sharing your PS5 gameplay activity, chat by voice, and capture epic gaming moments.
Step-by-Step Guide to Connect Accounts
Connecting your PSN and Discord is a quick 2-step process:
- On your phone or PC, open the Discord app and join any voice channel
- Select Connect to PlayStation and sign in to link accounts
Once connected, your PS5 gameplay is shared to Discord automatically. Your friend list can now see your online status, current game, and even join your chat!
| Action | Result on Discord |
|---|---|
| Play games on PS5 | Status updates to "Playing on PlayStation 5" |
| Join multiplayer games | Friends see current game below your name |
| Start party chat on PS5 | Friends can join the voice channel |
So whether your friends game on PC, mobile or other consoles – they can hang out while you game thanks to PS5 Discord integration!
Share Captures from Your PS5 Games
The PS5 makes capturing epic gameplay moments simple. Save screenshots and video clips as you game, then share them directly to Discord in a flash.
Your friend list will love watching your best gaming moments right on Discord:
| Capture Type | Max. Length | Share to Discord? |
|---|---|---|
| Screenshots | N/A | Yes |
| Video Clips | 60 minutes | Yes |
| Livestreams | Unlimited | Via third-party apps |
Here‘s how to share saved captures:
- Press the PS button and go to Recently Captured
- Pick your best screenshot or 30-second clip
- Select Share > choose Discord
- Admire your gaming skills together!
Plus if you capture something extra memorable, you can save the clip longer-term with a PlayStation Plus membership.
Voice & Video Chat While Gaming
Chatting by voice is effortless while gaming thanks to PS5 + Discord integration. Party up with friends no matter their platform:
| Chat Method | PS5 | PC | Mobile | Works on Discord? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Chat | Party Chat | Yes | Yes | Yes via linked accounts |
| Video Chat | No | Yes | Yes | No – PS5 lacks video support |
To voice chat:
- Join a PS5 party chat
- Friends on Discord see a request to join
- Accept to connect voice comms across platforms!
Unfortunately the PS5 doesn‘t support video chat at this time. But the chat feature brings your gaming circle together across Discord like never before.
Troubleshooting Tips
Linking accounts and chatting across platforms is mostly seamless. But if issues pop up, try these top troubleshooting tips:
- Restart your PS5 and Discord app
- Check PlayStation Network and Discord are fully updated
- Re-link accounts via User Settings in Discord
- Ensure your PS5 privacy settings allow online status sharing
- Switch from WiFi to wired internet if lagging
Still having issues? Reach out to PlayStation Support @AskPlayStation or hop on the PS5 Discord fan server for help!
The Game-Changing PS5 + Discord Combo
Linking my PSN and Discord accounts took minutes but changed how I game forever. Now my friends list sees what I‘m playing across platforms and can party up easier than ever.
Discord on PS5 powers amazing cross-platform voice chats for squad gaming nights. Plus sharing my best gameplay captures directly to friends is awesome.
If you game on PS5, I highly recommend linking your accounts today. Connecting PSN and Discord combines the very best elements of social gaming and next-gen consoles in one awesome package!
So get out there, link up those accounts, and game on! This passionate gamer can‘t wait to squad up on our shared PS5 + Discord space.
