How to log in to your Discord account?

Verified in July 2026

To Log in to Discord, Go to discord.com/login (or open the app), enter your email address or phone number, and then your password. This is the fastest way.

You can also log in without password by scanning a QR code with your phone—it's convenient and more secure than using a shared computer.

And if it doesn't work (loading stuck, forgotten password, verification code, error message)—we'll cover that in the last section. 👇

1. Classic connection mode to Discord

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

the standard connection method is based on a phone number or email address, along with a password.

You can use it both from the web version, in your browser, and from the installed applications on a computer or mobile device. Here are the steps to follow depending on the device you're using to access your account.

Discord: connection via a computer

You have to create an account Discord before you can log in. Then follow the steps below to log in to the platform if you are logged out:

• If you are on a browser, start by going to https://discord.com/login. You can also open theapplication Discord on your computer.

• Once you are on the login page, type either your e-mail address, or phone number which has been officially verified on your Discord account in the first text box.

• In the second box, type the password associated with your account, then click "Sign In.".

Discord: mobile connection

The method used is almost the same as on a computer, but here you can only use themobile app :

• Open the Discord application on your mobile device.

• Type your email address or the phone number which has been associated with your account Discord in the first box.

• Type the password associated with your account in the second box, then confirm the action.

2. Connection method to Discord via QR code

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

If you already have the Discord mobile app and want to connect quickly and securely on a computer, you can also use the QR code login !

To use this type of connection Discord :

• start with connect to your Discord account on your mobile device.

• Then open the menu of USER SETTINGS in your Discord mobile app and go to the Overview page.

• Select the option Scan the QR code.

• Once the scanner When you open it, you will see this interface.

• Open the Discord login page on your computer. Then simply align the box on the phone with the QR code on the screen.

• You will then be asked to check your connection Discord on the mobile device.

Remarks :

• The application will request your mobile device'spermission to use the camera so that you can scan the QR code.
• Never approve a login QR code that you haven't not generated by yourself If someone else has sent you a QR code that opened the login verification screen, click "Cancel" immediately.

Recently, Discord has also started offering password-free login by access key (passkey). You log in using your fingerprint, face, or screen lock, just like when you unlock your phone.

It's faster and more secure than a password, provided you have enabled it beforehand in your account's security settings. You no longer have to enter your login credentials manually each time you log in, which also helps keep them more secure.

Are you having trouble logging in to Discord?

Locked out before you even entered your password? In 9 out of 10 cases, the problem is due to a temporary glitch or an issue with your device—not your account. Here's how to figure it out in two minutes.

The Discord freezes or won't connect

It's the most common case, and it's almost never your fault.

• ✅ First, check to see if there is a system-wide failure : Check the official Discord status page or Downdetector. If Discord is down, there's nothing you can do but wait.
• ✅ No breakdowns? Close Close the app completely, then reopen it.
• ✅ Try it in browser (discord.com/login) to see if the problem is with the app.
• ✅ Cut your vpn or proxies: they often block the connection.
• ✅ Empty cache of the Discord application.

📌 A error code A «2002» error usually comes from the cache or the network, not from your account.

You've forgotten your password

On the login page, enter your email address (or phone number), then click « Forgot your password? ".

Discord sends you a reset link. Follow the instructions to create a new password.

⚠ Didn't receive anything? Check your spam folder, and try using your phone number if the email address is linked to the account.

Discord displays «New connection location detected»

This is normal when you log in from a new device or a new network.
Discord will send you a verification email. Open it, click on the verification link, then try logging in again.

A CAPTCHA keeps reappearing

Turn off your VPN and switch networks (for example, switch to 4G instead of public Wi-Fi).
Try again using the mobile app—it's often less picky than the browser.

You've lost your two-factor authentication (2FA) code

Use one of the emergency codes that Discord had you register when you enabled 2FA.

❌ Don't have any backup codes left or access to your authentication app? There's no shortcut: you'll need to contact the support Discord. Be wary of websites that promise to «unlock» an account without an email address or phone number—it’s a scam.

FAQs

Can you log in to Discord without a password?

Yes. You can scan a QR code from the mobile app, or use a passkey with your fingerprint or face.

Why does Discord ask me for a code every time I log in?

It's either the double two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on your account, or a verification email regarding your new location when you switch devices or networks. This is a security measure, not a bug.

How can I stay connected to Discord?

Do not manually disconnect, and Avoid private browsing, which clears the session every time you close the app. In the installed app, you remain logged in by default.

I've lost access to both the email and phone number associated with my account. What should I do?

You need to contact the support Discord. No tool can recover an account without at least one verified contact method; be wary of promises to the contrary.

In conclusion, you can use your identifiers or one QR code to connect to Discord.

• ✅ The first method is the simplest.
• ✅ The second method requires two devices (a cell phone and a computer).

Don't have the app yet? Discord is free and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS: check it out first How to Install Discord on your device, then sign in to find your servers and communities.

D'other tutorials are available on our Discord. Feel free to check them out and ask any questions you may have in the comments.