platform changeReviewed · May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Discord now encrypts all voice and video calls end-to-end by default
By The Rundown · EditorWatch risk
Discord now encrypts all voice and video calls end-to-end by default, meaning only the caller and recipient can hear or see the conversation—not Discord, hackers, or internet service providers. This is a privacy upgrade that has been years in development.
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What to do
You don't need to do anything—the protection is automatic—but understand that Discord calls are now more private by default.
Relevant forAges 13–15Ages 16+
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