Discord microphone not working, friends can't hear you
Your microphone is either muted in Discord, not selected in Discord settings, or your computer volume is off. Unmute the mic in the Discord window, check that your microphone is selected in Discord settings, and make sure your system volume is turned up. This fixes the problem.
Discord microphone issues happen because the app has muted your mic, Discord is using the wrong audio input, or your computer's volume is turned off. Discord does not control your computer's system microphone directly - it just asks to use it. If something breaks that connection, you need to fix it in three places: the Discord app, Discord settings, and your computer settings.
- ✓Check that the mute button in Discord is not on - look for the microphone icon at the bottom left of the Discord window
- ✓Check that your computer volume is turned up - look at the volume icon on your taskbar or menu bar
- ✓Check that your microphone is plugged in if it is external, or that it is not covered or blocked if it is built in
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Muting Discord but assuming it is muted at the system level - you need to check both
- Having multiple microphones listed and not being sure which one is the real one - unplug external mics to see which one is which
Signs you need professional help
- If your microphone works in other apps but not in Discord, or if your microphone is selected in Discord but still does not work, give us a call and we can help troubleshoot the Discord installation.
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