Change your password from Discord's settings

Open Discord on your computer or phone and go to User Settings — the gear icon next to your username at the bottom left on desktop, or the three horizontal lines at the bottom right on mobile. Select Account from the menu on the left side (desktop) or scroll down to find it (mobile).

Look for the Password section and click or tap Change Password. Discord will ask you to enter your current password first. Type it in exactly as you set it — passwords are case-sensitive, so "MyPassword" is different from "mypassword". Then click Next.

Now enter your new password twice: once in the New Password field and again in the Confirm Password field. Discord requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long and will tell you if your new password is too weak. A strong password uses uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — something like "BlueMoon#2847" is stronger than "password123".

Click Done to save your new password. Discord will log you out of all your devices and sessions. You will need to log back in on each device using your new password.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your password through User Settings under the Account section, not through any external website or link.
  • Discord requires your current password before you can set a new one, so you must remember what you are currently using.
  • New passwords must be at least 8 characters and are stronger when they mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
  • Changing your password logs you out everywhere, so you will need to sign back in on your phone, computer, and any other devices.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot your password?" option on the login screen instead of trying to change it from settings.

What happens after you change your password

Discord when ready ends all your active sessions the moment you click Done. This means you will be logged out of Discord on your phone, your computer, your browser, and anywhere else you were signed in. This is a safety feature — if someone else had access to your account, logging out everywhere locks them out too.

You will see a login screen on each device. Enter your email address (or phone number if you use that to log in) and your new password. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, Discord will ask for your authentication code after you enter your password. This is normal and expected.

If you forgot your current password

You cannot change your password from settings if you do not remember the one you are using now. Instead, go to the Discord login page and click Forgot your password? below the password field. Enter the email address connected to your account.

Discord will send you a password reset link to that email. Check your inbox and your spam folder — sometimes the email lands in spam by mistake. Click the link in the email, and it will take you to a page where you can set a brand new password without needing to know the old one. After you set it, you can log back in normally.

Keeping your new password find

Do not share your password with anyone, including Discord staff or your friends. Discord employees will never ask you for your password. If someone claims to be from Discord and asks for it, they are trying to steal your account.

Use a different password for Discord than you use for email, banking, or other important accounts. If someone guesses or steals your Discord password, they cannot then use that same password to break into your email or bank account. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can store all your different passwords securely so you only have to remember one master password.

If you think someone else has your password

Change your password right away using the steps above. Then go to User Settings > Account and scroll down to Sessions. This shows every device currently logged into your account. If you see a device or location you do not recognize, click the X next to it to log that session out.

Check your Connected Apps in User Settings as well. These are third-party services you have given permission to access your Discord account — things like bots, games, or websites. If you see something you did not authorize, click the X to disconnect it. If your account was compromised, someone may have connected their own apps to steal your information.

Changing your password on mobile

The process is the same on the Discord mobile app, but the layout is slightly different. Tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right to open the menu. Scroll down and tap Account. Tap Password, then Change Password.

Enter your current password, then your new password twice. Tap Done when you are finished. You will be logged out of the app and will need to log back in with your new password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I change my email address?

No. Changing your email address does not affect your password. You can change your email in User Settings > Account > Email without touching your password. However, if someone else has access to your old email, change your password as a precaution.

What if I change my password but still cannot log in?

Make sure you are typing your new password exactly right — spaces, capitals, and symbols all matter. If you have two-factor authentication on, you also need the code from your authenticator app or phone. If you are still stuck, use "Forgot your password?" on the login page to reset it again.

Will changing my password delete my messages or servers?

No. Your password only controls who can log into your account. Changing it does not touch any of your messages, servers, friends, or settings. Everything stays exactly as it was.

How often should I change my password?

Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password somewhere else and that site was hacked, or if you have not changed it in over a year. You do not need to change it every month unless your account was compromised.

Can I change my password on the Discord website instead of the app?

Yes. Go to discord.com, log in, and click your username at the bottom left. Select User Settings, then Account, then Change Password. The steps are identical to the app version.