Gamers have asked for console-based versions of Discord for a while now, hoping that Xbox will adopt Discord. So while you can access Discord Nitro through basically any version of Discord, it’s best experienced through the desktop app. While versions of Discord are available on mobile devices like iPhone and Android, these are more limited in function than either of the desktop versions. It can also utilize your PC’s system notifications to send Discord notifications. If you only use your PC for gaming, the ability to jump straight into Discord as soon as you boot your PC can save you time. The Discord app can also be set to launch on startup. These are both major factors to consider when deciding on which version of Discord to use. The browser version defaults to Voice Activity. You now have everything you need downloaded, as well as the hook between your Discord and Xbox accounts necessary for Discord voice chat to work on your Xbox console.If you select Push to Talk while on the web browser, a warning will say that push to talk is only active when the window is in focus. This will repair the authentication flow from the Discord app, to your web browser to sign in to Xbox, and then back to the Discord app. To resolve this, open your Discord app settings (long press the app icon on Android, and select App Info, then go to Set as Default, select Supported Web Addresses, and make sure and *. are both ticked. NOTE: There's a bug that can interrupt the flow between the app authentication from your browser and the Discord app as of writing. Follow the on-screen steps to sign in with your Xbox account and authorize Discord to connect with your Xbox account.This may prompt you to join the beta program for Discord on Google Play, until it goes public. Scan the QR code using the Discord QR code scan option found in the mobile app's settings.Back on your Xbox, go to the Parties & chats tab of the Xbox Guide menu and select the Try Discord on Xbox banner.

In the Xbox app, sign in to your Xbox account.

Download and install the Xbox app on the iOS App Store (opens in new tab) or the Android Google Play Store.

In the Discord app, sign in to your Discord account.

Download and install the Discord app on a Desktop, the iOS App Store (opens in new tab), or the Android Google Play Store.

Discord web browser on mobile