Discord Voice Chat Not Working | How to Correct

If Discord voice chat isn’t working, it’s usually caused by microphone/headset issues, incorrect input/output settings, or network problems.

Here’s a full fix guide so you can get back to talking with your friends without sounding like a silent ghost.

1️⃣ Check Your Mic, Headset, and Permissions

• Make sure your mic/headset is connected and not muted (physically or via a mute button).

• If on Windows:

  1. Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar → Sound settings.

  2. Under Input, choose your correct microphone and test it.

• If on Mac:

  1. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone.

  2. Ensure Discord is allowed.

2️⃣ Set the Right Devices in Discord

1. Open Discord → click the ⚙️ User Settings (bottom-left).

2. Go to Voice & Video.

3. Under Input Device, choose your mic.

4. Under Output Device, choose your headset/speakers.

5. Speak into your mic and check the input level bar.

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3️⃣ Reset Voice Settings

Sometimes a corrupted config causes no sound.

• Go to User Settings → Voice & Video → scroll down → click Reset Voice Settings → Confirm.

• Re-select your mic and headset afterwards.

4️⃣ Turn Off Exclusive Mode (Windows)

1. Right-click the sound icon → Sound settings → More sound settings.

2. Under Recording tab → select your mic → Properties → Advanced tab.

3. Uncheck:

   • Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device

   • Give exclusive mode applications priority

4. Click Apply.

5️⃣ Fix Push-to-Talk or Voice Activity Issues

• If using Push-to-Talk, make sure your hotkey is set and not conflicting with a game key.

• If using Voice Activity, adjust the sensitivity slider so Discord detects your voice.

6️⃣ Disable QoS (Quality of Service)

• In Voice & Video, scroll to Enable Quality of Service High Packet Priority and turn it off — some networks block it.

7️⃣ Check Network & Firewall

• Restart your router.

• If you’re on a restricted network (school/work), try using a mobile hotspot or VPN to test.

• Make sure Discord.exe is allowed through your firewall/antivirus.

8️⃣ Update or Reinstall Discord

• Outdated clients can break voice chat.

• Download the latest version from discord.com and reinstall.

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re stuck in “RTC Connecting” or “No Route,” that’s a separate network error — and I can give you the exact fix for that too.