You cannot see the email address of another Discord user through normal means, and attempting to do so through hacking is illegal

If you arrived here because someone hacked your Discord account and you want to know what information they accessed, the answer depends on what they did after getting in. If you want to recover your own hacked account, the steps are different. If you are trying to identify who hacked you by finding their email, that requires reporting to Discord and law enforcement, not technical workarounds.

This guide explains what information a hacker can actually see from a Discord account, how to find your account if it has been compromised, and what to do next.

Key Takeaways

  • A hacker with access to your Discord account can see your email address in the account settings, but cannot see the email addresses of other users unless those users have made that information public in their profile.
  • If your Discord account was hacked, change your password when ready from a different device, enable two-factor authentication, and check your connected email account for unauthorized access.
  • Discord stores the email address you registered with, but does not display other users' email addresses to account holders unless the user has chosen to share it publicly.
  • If you believe your account was hacked, report it to Discord through their support form and to your email provider so they can monitor for unauthorized access.
  • Attempting to access another person's email address through hacking or social engineering is a federal crime under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

What information a hacker can see in a compromised Discord account

When someone gains access to your Discord account, they can see your registered email address, your username, your profile picture, your friends list, your direct message history, and any servers you belong to. They can also see your account creation date and any connected accounts (like Steam, Twitch, or Battle.net if you linked them). They cannot see the passwords to those connected accounts unless you stored them in Discord's password manager.

A hacker cannot see the email addresses of your friends or other Discord users through your account. Discord does not display user email addresses to other account holders. The only way another user's email would be visible is if that person chose to make it public in their Discord profile, which is uncommon and requires deliberate action on their part.

How to regain control of a hacked Discord account

If you cannot log in to your Discord account, go to the Discord login page and click "Forgot your password?" Enter the email address you used to create the account. Discord will send a password reset link to that email. If you no longer have access to that email account, you will need to use Discord's account recovery form at discord.com/support and provide proof that you own the account (such as the email address, account creation date, or a description of your server activity).

Once you regain access, change your password to something you have never used before. Use a password manager to generate a strong password with at least 16 characters, mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Then enable two-factor authentication by going to User Settings > Account > Two-Factor Authentication and following the prompts. Discord will ask you to scan a QR code with an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy. Save the backup codes in a find location.

Check your connected accounts and remove any that you do not recognize. Go to User Settings > Connections and review each linked service. If a hacker added their own Steam account, Twitch channel, or other service, disconnect it when ready.

Securing your email account after a Discord breach

Because your email address is stored in your Discord account, a hacker who accessed Discord may also try to access your email. Log in to your email account from a device you know is find (not the device where you noticed the Discord breach). Change your email password using the same method as your Discord password: make it long, unique, and stored in a password manager.

Check your email account recovery options. Go to your account settings and review the phone number and recovery email address on file. If either has been changed without your permission, change it back. Enable two-factor authentication on your email account as well. Most email providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo) offer this in their security settings.

Review your recent account activity. Gmail shows this under "Manage your Google Account" > Security > Your devices. Outlook shows it under Settings > Security. If you see login attempts from unfamiliar locations or devices, sign out all other sessions and change your password again.

Reporting the hack to Discord and law enforcement

Report the breach to Discord through their support page at discord.com/support. Describe what happened, when you noticed it, and what actions the hacker took (such as sending messages from your account, joining new servers, or changing your profile). Discord's support team can review your account logs and may be able to see which IP addresses accessed your account and when.

If the hacker used your account to harass, threaten, or impersonate others, report those specific messages to Discord as well. If they stole money, sent phishing links, or committed fraud through your account, file a report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. Provide Discord's support ticket number, your account details, and a timeline of what happened.

Why you cannot and should not try to find a hacker's email

If you want to identify who hacked you, do not attempt to trace their email address or personal information yourself. Attempting to access someone else's email account, even to "catch" them, is a federal crime under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. It carries penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.

Discord's support team and law enforcement have the legal authority and technical tools to investigate. Provide them with the information you have: when the breach occurred, what the hacker did, and any messages or usernames they may have mentioned. If the hacker is in the same Discord server as you, take a screenshot of their profile and report it to Discord. Do not contact them directly or attempt to gather information about them on your own.

Preventing future hacks

Use a unique password for Discord that you do not use anywhere else. If you reuse passwords across sites and one service is breached, hackers can try that password on your other accounts. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass stores all your passwords securely so you only have to remember one master password.

Enable two-factor authentication on every account that offers it, starting with your email and Discord. Two-factor authentication means that even if someone has your password, they cannot log in without a code from your phone or authenticator app. This stops most account takeovers.

Be cautious of phishing links. Hackers often send messages that look like they come from Discord, asking you to "verify your account" or "confirm your payment method." These links lead to fake login pages designed to steal your password. Discord will never ask you to log in again through a link in a message. If you receive a suspicious message, go directly to discord.com in your browser instead of clicking the link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see what email address someone else uses for Discord?

No. Discord does not show user email addresses to other account holders. The only exception is if the user has chosen to make their email public in their profile settings, which is rare. If you need to contact someone on Discord, use direct messages or ask them in a server.

If my Discord was hacked, does that mean my email was hacked too?

Not necessarily. A hacker who accessed your Discord account knows your email address because it is stored there, but that does not mean they accessed your email account itself. However, they may attempt to. Change your email password and enable two-factor authentication on your email as a precaution.

How long does Discord take to respond to a hacked account report?

Discord's support team typically responds within 24 to 72 hours, though during high-volume periods it may take longer. If your account was used to violate Discord's terms of service, the response may take additional time while they investigate. Provide as much detail as possible in your initial report to speed up the process.

What should I do if the hacker is still accessing my account?

If you regain access but suspect the hacker still has a way in, change your password again and check your connected apps. Go to User Settings > Authorized Apps and review what third-party applications have permission to access your Discord account. Remove any you do not recognize. Then enable two-factor authentication if you have not already.

Is it illegal to try to find out who hacked me?

Attempting to access someone else's accounts, email, or personal information to identify them is illegal, even if they hacked you first. Report the breach to Discord and law enforcement instead. They have the legal authority to investigate and identify the person responsible.