How to Stream on Discord
Did you know that besides text, voice, and video chat, Discord offers great live streaming capabilities?
The streaming feature is popular among gamers however, besides games, you can also stream other types of content. Thanks to great stream quality, Discord became one of the most popular apps for streaming in recent years.
In this article, you will learn more about streaming capabilities and how to stream on Discord - whether you are looking for ways to stream games or other types of content.
To start with, let’s have a quick look at what exactly does it mean by “streaming”.
Discord streaming features
Discord has built-in features which allow its users to do just that: broadcast their desktop screens, webcam feeds, VLC streams, etc. You can even use third-party apps like OBS Studio to create custom broadcasting setups.
Here are the highlights of some of the main functions:
Simultaneous live streaming up to 50 participants
Originally Discord allowed for a live stream of up to 10 people but due to the pandemic, in March 2020, Discord announced an increase in the limit and currently allows for up to 50 participants.
An update from us regarding COVID-19: pic.twitter.com/gKUXvvsqrs
— Discord (@discord) March 11, 2020
Streamer mode
Streamer mode on Discord allows you to hide sensitive account info, disable all SFX and notifications and it will automatically turn on and off with OBS/XSplit.
Multistreaming
Multiple people can stream from a single voice channel.
Before You Start Streaming
Here are some things you should consider before starting streaming content on Discord.
Requirements
Although streaming on Discord works on both web versions as well as a standalone desktop client, for stability, we suggest installing a standalone Discord app, especially if you plan to share your entire screen.
The Discord server you will be streaming on needs to have at least one voice channel. If you want to stream on your own Discord server and you don’t have one yet, see how to make a discord server first.
Discord stream settings
Choose Discord’s stream quality
There are three different qualities available: low, medium, high. Low is good enough for basic video calls, while high offers better image resolution and audio clarity. Players should try out each one until they get comfortable with the results before deciding which one works best for them.
If you want better stream quality with a resolution of 1080p and a 60 frame rate, you’ll need Discord’s premium service called Discord Nitro. We consider it a must-have for game streaming.
OK, ready to start the stream?
The guides below assume you have Discord opened and you are logged in.
How to Stream on Discord from a Windows PC
Step 1: Join a voice channel on Discord
Step 2:
How to Stream on Discord from a Mac (macOS)
Step 1: If you don’t have yet the Discord app installed on your Mac, download it from AppStore.
Step 2: Enable permission in macOS to allow Discord to record your screen. Go to System preferences, click on the “Security & Privacy”, switch to the “Privacy” tab, from the menu on the right click “Screen recording”.
Step 2: Open the installed Discord app on your Mac.
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How to Stream on Discord from an iPhone & iPad (iOS)
This guide assumes you already have Discord installed on your iPhone or iPad. If you don’t, here is the direct link to Discord on AppStore.
Step 1: Open the Discord app.
Step 2: Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner and select the server where you will stream.
Step 3: Select the voice channel you want to stream on. You will see an overlay asking you to confirm this action - tap Join Voice and allow permissions to access the microphone, speaker, and camera on your device.
Step 4:
How to Stream on Discord from an Android Device
Streaming on Discord: FAQ
Can you stream privately on Discord?
How many people can join my live stream on Discord?
Currently, up to 50 people can join and simultaneously participate in a Discord live stream. Originally that limit was set to 10 and it was increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This change made Discord a great video conferencing and live event platform.
How to do Discord streaming: Final Note
In summary, we’ve covered everything there is to know about streaming on Discord. We hope these tips help you create amazing streams! If you are on Twitch, make sure to also checkout our guide to Twitch Channel Points.
Make sure to also check out our other guides to discord themes and learn how to delete a Discord server.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.