Is Discord down now?

Discord outages – what users report

• Messages not sending or loading
• Voice chat stuck on “Connecting” or “Awaiting Endpoint”
• Login issues or authentication errors
• Servers not loading or appearing offline
• App or website not opening

FAQ – Discord Status, Outages & Fixes

• Is Discord down right now?

  Check this page for live incidents. If messages, voice chat, and login all fail simultaneously, it is most likely a Discord outage rather than a local issue. Outages can affect specific regions or occur globally.

• How do I know if it is Discord or my own connection?

  Try these steps to isolate the cause: (1) Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data. (2) Open Discord in a browser at discord.com/app. (3) Ask a friend if they can access Discord. If only you are affected, the issue is local. If multiple features are broken for everyone, it is a Discord outage.

• Why is Discord stuck on "Connecting"?

  This usually indicates a server or network problem. To fix it: (1) Restart the Discord app. (2) Check your firewall or VPN - VPNs can block Discord. (3) Flush your DNS by running ipconfig /flushdns on Windows or sudo dscacheutil -flushcache on Mac. (4) If Discord is having an outage, wait and try again.

• Why is Discord voice chat not working?

  Voice issues are among the most common Discord problems. Try these fixes: (1) Switch your voice server region in the channel settings. (2) Check that your microphone is set correctly under User Settings → Voice & Video. (3) Disable any VPN or proxy. (4) If the problem is widespread, it is likely a server-side outage.

• What does "Awaiting Endpoint" mean on Discord?

  "Awaiting Endpoint" means Discord cannot connect to a voice server. It appears during voice server outages or heavy load. To resolve it: (1) Leave and rejoin the voice channel. (2) Change the voice region of the channel (requires server permissions). (3) If the error persists across channels, it is a Discord-side issue - wait for Discord to resolve the outage.

• Why are Discord messages not sending?

  Message failures are usually caused by API or backend issues. Check the following: (1) Look for a red icon next to your message - click it to retry. (2) Check your internet connection. (3) Try sending in a different server or DM to isolate the issue. (4) During outages, messages may be delayed or fail entirely

• Why can't I log into Discord?

  Login failures are often caused by authentication server issues or outages. Try: (1) Clear your browser cache and cookies if using the web app. (2) Try logging in from a different device or browser. (3) If you have two-factor authentication enabled, make sure your authenticator app is synced correctly. (4) If login is failing globally, it is a Discord outage.

• Why are Discord notifications not working?

  Missing notifications are usually a local settings issue. To fix: (1) Check your notification settings in User Settings → Notifications. (2) Make sure Discord has permission to send notifications in your OS settings (Windows: Focus Assist; macOS: System Preferences → Notifications). (3) Check per-server and per-channel notification overrides. (4) On mobile, check that battery saver or Do Not Disturb mode is not blocking Discord.

• Why is Discord lagging or freezing?

  Lag and freezing can be caused by high server load or local hardware limits. Try: (1) Disable hardware acceleration under User Settings → Advanced. (2) Clear Discord's cache by deleting the cache folder (Windows: %appdata%\discord\Cache). (3) Update Discord to the latest version. (4) If lag is widespread, it may be a performance incident on Discord's end.

• Why are Discord images and GIFs not loading?

  Media loading issues are often caused by CDN (content delivery network) outages or local network restrictions. Try: (1) Disable your VPN or proxy. (2) Try a different DNS server such as 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google).

• Is Discord down in my area?

  Discord outages can be regional. Check reports on sites like Entireweb Status or search "Discord down". If many users report the same issue, it is a broader service disruption rather than a local problem.

• How long do Discord outages usually last?

  Most Discord outages are resolved within minutes to an hour. Larger incidents affecting the voice infrastructure or API can take several hours to fully recover. Subscribe to notifications on this page for status updates.

• What should I do while waiting for Discord to come back up?

  During an outage: (1) Subscribe to updates on this page to get email alerts when the issue is resolved. (2) Check Discord's official Twitter/X account @discord for announcements. (3) Use Discord's web app as an alternative to the desktop client in case only one is affected.