How to Create a Discord Account? [Complete Tutorial]

Create an account Discord is free and takes less than two minutes, whether on a computer or a phone. Here are the step-by-step instructions for 2026, with official screenshots.

In a nutshell :

1. Meeting on discord.com (or open the app),
2. Click "Sign Up,",
3. Enter your email address (or a cell phone number), a username, a password, and your date of birth,
4. Complete the CAPTCHA, then confirm via the email you received.

Good news :

On computer, No phone number is required; a just an email address That's all. The number may be requested later, either by certain servers or by the Discord security system itself. Details for PC and mobile are below. 👇

1. How do I create a Discord account on a computer?

Here are the steps to follow create a Discord account on a computer according to the information on the platform itself:

1. The first thing to do is go to Discord. Type www.discord.com on your web browser. You will then be asked if you want to download and install the Discord application on your device.
2. Click on “Connection” if you wish to continue using the browser.

3. The next step is to register on DiscordThe "Sign up" button is located below the login form.

4. Next, enter your email address, username, password (try to create a secure password that's hard to guess), and date of birth.
5. Then, accept the Terms of Use for Discord and click the Next button as shown in the photo below.

6. Check the Captcha box or the box marked "I am not a robot." You will then receive an email allowing you to verify your email address. Click on this email and your Discord account will be up and running.

2. How do I create a Discord account on my phone?

Here are the steps to take to create a Discord account on a smartphone according to the platform itself:

1. start with Download the Discord mobile app on your device (Go to the Play Store on Android and the App Store on iOS). Launch the Discord app, and you'll see this interface.
2. Since this is your first time on Discord, press Register.

3. Choose to register with your e-mail address or telephone number, then tap Next. An email address is recommended: it is used to recover your account and activate features.

The number may be requested later, either by certain servers or by the Discord security system itself.

4. Enter the display name that you selected on Discord.

5. Create your account using a unique username (you can use numbers) and a password.

6. Enter your age, then click on "Create an account."

7. Go to your email inbox to confirm your registration on Discord with the email address you provided.

Note from Discord:

If your new account is not verified, seven days after creating the account, you will notice that 5 random digits added to the end of your username.

FAQs

Can I create a Discord account without an email address?

Yes, on mobile, using a phone number instead. On computers, on the other hand, e-mail is mandatory.

On the other hand, you can register with just your e-mail address, without giving your number - in fact, it's the easiest way on computer.

Why can't I register on Discord?

If the platform mentions that theRegistration on Discord is not possible., it may be that:

• The email address or phone number used has already served to create another Discord account.
• You are not of legal age to register on the platform.
• Your internet connexion encounter a problem.
• The Discord platform is experiencing a bug.

Always try to check the problems on your part upstream.

What is the minimum age to have Discord?

You must have at least 13 years old To register on Discord, please follow the instructions on the platform and its terms of use: https://discord.com/terms.

Also on the App Store, the app Discord indicates 17+ for reasons such as mature/suggestive/intense themes and infrequent/mild sexual content and nudity.

Discord mentions that the Age verification is essential., as the measure aims to ensure user safety in order to prevent them from being exposed to inappropriate content.

Can I use Discord without downloading the application?

Yes, you can use Discord directly. from your browser, without installing anything. Go to the website, then click the sign-in button.

However, the desktop and mobile apps offer a better experience for voice calls and notifications.

Is Discord secure to create an account?

Yes, Discord is reliable overall : Discord encrypts data in transit (TLS). Since 2024, audio/video calls have been end-to-end encrypted (DAVE protocol). Text messages, on the other hand, are not.

The platform also offers dual authentication (2FA) to protect your account. Activate it upon registration in Settings > My account > Then, press Enable the authentication app, this is the action that most effectively reduces the risk of hacking.

Best practices :

Choose a unique password, and be wary of fake Nitro generators, which are the main scam targeting new accounts. You can also adjust the confidentiality of your data at any time in the settings.

And after registration?

Your account is ready, but Discord remains empty until you join a community. So the next logical step is to join a Discord server.

In conclusion :

• You can use the Discord desktop application, website, or mobile application to create an account.
• The steps are simple, but you'll need to provide an e-mail address or number phone number.

Other articles similar to this one are available on our Discord page. For example, on that page you can see How to get Discord Nitro for free.

If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments area.