How to Create a Discord Account on a PC or Mac

A step-by-step guide to creating a Discord account on a computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to sign up for a Discord account when you’re using a computer.

Steps

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    Go to https://www.discordapp.com. You can use any web browser, such as Chrome or Safari, to create a Discord account.
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    Click Login. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
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    Click Register. It’s right beneath the large blue “Login” button.
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    Fill out the form. You’ll have to provide your email address, a username/handle, and a password to create your account.
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    Click Continue.
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    Click the square next to “I am not a robot.” You will now be taken to the Discord home screen. Additionally, Discord will send you an email to verify your account.
    • If you see a pop-up ad for Discord, click the “X” at its top-right corner.
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    Click Get Started or Skip. If you want to start adding friends and servers now, click Get Started to run through the setup process. If you want to wait until later, click Skip.
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    Open the email from Discord. Some welcome text and a large button will appear.
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    Click Verify Email. This will open Discord once again.
    • If you are prompted to prove you’re not a robot again, click the check box to continue.
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    Click Verify. You are now ready to start using Discord. For tips on getting started, see Get Started with Discord.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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Nicole Levine, MFA
wikiHow Technology Writer
This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 51,307 times.
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