Is your microphone not working on Discord? You’re not alone — many users have encountered this issue. This guide will walk you through several methods to fix it.
Before proceeding, check if you have accidentally muted yourself. Although this seems so obviously, many users report having this issue. After confirming it, try the fixes below.
- Run Discord as administrator
- Update your audio driver
- Make sure you have microphone enabled permissions for Discord
- Adjust voice settings within the app
1. Run Discord as administrator
The issue may be due to the lack of administrative rights, and running it as administrator can solve it.
Here’s how:
1) Find and right-click on the Discord icon on your Windows taskbar. Sometimes it’s hidden, just click the “Show hidden icons”. Then click Quit Discord.
2) On your desktop, right-click the Discord shortcut and select Run as administrator.
3) Click Yes when prompted by User Account Control.
4) Try to send an audio message on Discord to see if your microphone works.
2. Update your audio driver
This glitch could be probably caused by an old, wrong or missing audio driver. You can solve it easily by updating your audio driver.
There’re two ways you can get the correct audio driver for your computer: manually or automatically.
Manual driver update: You can update your audio driver manually by going to the manufacturer’s website for both your audio card, and searching for the most recent correct driver. Be sure to choose only the driver that is compatible with your Windows version.
Automatic driver update: If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your video and monitor drivers manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct driver for your exact audio card, and your variant of Windows system, and it will download and install them correctly:
1) Download and install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3) Click the Activate & Update button next to the flagged audio driver to automatically update the correct version of that driver. Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
(This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click the button. If you are not sure whether Driver Easy is right for you, our free trial version lets you try out the full features of the Pro version for 7 days. You won’t be charged before your trial ends.)
4) Try to send an audio message on Discord to see if your Microphone works.
3. Make sure you have microphone enabled permissions for Discord
It’s crucial to ensure that Discord have permission to access your microphone. Otherwise, Windows privacy settings may block your app from usng the microphone.
To verify and adjust these settings:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + I to open Settings.
2) Select Privacy & security. Scroll down to the App permissions section, find Microphone and click on it.
3) Ensure that both Microphone access and Let apps access your microphone are toggled On. Then, scroll down and verify that all apps you wish to grant microphone access to are enabled.
After making the changes, relanuch Discord and test the mic.
4. Adjust voice settings within the app
If the voice settings are not configured properly, you may encounter this issue. To verify this, follow the steps below:
1) Click on the cog icon located in the bottom left corner to open Settings.
2) Select Voice & Video Settings in the left sidebar.
3) Check your input mode and make sure that you’re not accidentally on the Push to Talk mode.
4) Make sure you select the specific devcie you’re using as the INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE in the Voice Settins section.
It’s also important to check the volume settings for your input mode.
5) Scroll down and click Reset Voice Settings.
Then relaunch Discord and check if the mic is working now.
That concludes our comprehensive guide on resolving microphone issues in Discord. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to leave a comment below — we’re here to help!
