Discord is a popular communication platform used by gamers and various communities. Knowing how to share your screen on Discord can enable you to display your activity, showcase gameplay, or even share tutorials with others.
Discord Screen Sharing on a Computer
Using Discord on a laptop or desktop gives you the option to share your screen within a chat, where you can choose the specific window or application you’d like to display.
Sharing a Screen in a Discord Voice Channel
Discord offers voice channels and private chats, both of which support screen sharing. To share your screen within a server, follow these steps:
- Join a server using an invitation link and enter a voice channel within that server.
- Click the “Share Your Screen” icon in the voice status panel. A new window will appear to help you select what to share.
- Decide whether you want to share your entire screen, a specific tab, or a program window.
- Press “Go Live” to start screen sharing in the Discord server.
Sharing a Screen During a Voice or Video Call
In voice or video calls, you can use the “Go Live” feature to display your screen:
- Begin or join a voice or video call.
- In the voice status panel, select the “Share Your Screen” icon.
- Choose whether to share the whole screen, a specific tab, or a program window.
- Press “Go Live.”
How to Screen Share on Discord Mobile
It’s easy to screen share on Discord’s mobile app. However, note that some apps (such as Netflix) may restrict screen sharing.
Screen Sharing in a Discord Voice Channel on Mobile
To share your screen with others in a voice channel on your mobile device:
- Open the Discord app and enter the relevant voice chat.
- Join the voice channel by tapping “Join Voice.”
- Tap the “Share Screen” button. On iPhones, tap “Start Broadcast,” while Android devices display “Start Now.”
- Minimize Discord and navigate to the content you want to share, such as a game or an app.
Screen Sharing in a Private Voice or Video Call on Mobile
In private calls, you can stream your screen with ease:
- Open the Discord app and start a voice or video call.
- Tap “Share Screen” (or swipe up if the option isn’t visible).
- Confirm the broadcast when prompted.
- Access the app or window you want to display.
Discord Screen Sharing for Gaming
Wondering if you can screen share games on Discord? The game must be recognized by Discord’s game detection system. To share your gameplay:
- Launch the game you want to stream.
- Open the Discord chat or server to see if the “Go Live” panel is available.
- If the game doesn’t appear, go to User Settings > Game Activity > Add it!
- Once recognized, select “Stream” and pick the voice channel to share.
- Click “Go Live” to start the stream.
Adjusting Stream Quality
You can modify the stream quality by adjusting the frame rate and resolution through the Screen button above the status bar. The available quality depends on your Discord account:
- Free users: Up to 720p/30 FPS
- Nitro Classic: Up to 1080p/60 FPS
- Nitro: Up to 4K/60 FPS
Managing Screen Sharing
Control various screen-sharing features on both PC and mobile to enhance your experience.
Sharing Your Screen and Webcam Simultaneously
You can share both your screen and webcam. Start the stream as usual, then click the “Video” button in the program window’s bottom-left corner.
Sharing Your Screen with Sound
To include audio in your screen share, stay in the Applications tab and select a specific program window. Mac users may need to install the Audio Capture Engine for screen sharing with sound.
Muting/Unmuting While Sharing
During a call, you can mute/unmute your microphone using the icon at the bottom-left (PC) or bottom of the screen (mobile).
Stopping Screen Sharing
On the desktop, click “Stop Streaming” above the user panel. On mobile, tap “Stop Sharing” at the center of the screen.
Switching Layouts
You can toggle between “Focus” (one main screen) and “Grid” (equal-sized screens) by clicking the Layout icon in the top-right corner during a stream.
Screen Sharing Tips
Enhance your screen sharing experience with these tips:
- Disable notifications to avoid interruptions or accidental sharing of private information.
- Stream in the highest quality your account allows; consider upgrading if needed.
- Do a test run to ensure a smooth screen-sharing session.
Summary
This guide should help you get the most out of Discord’s screen-sharing features on both PC and mobile. Whether you’re sharing gameplay or tutorials, Discord makes it easy to connect and share with others. With practice, you’ll master all the features to share your screen in private chats or go live to a larger audience.