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platform changeReviewed · May 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Discord now encrypts all voice and video calls end-to-end by default

By The Rundown  ·  EditorLow 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.

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