What is Discord and how do you use the social app?
Online communities have turned to thecreation of Discord serversto host discussion spaces so everyone can connect socially in real time.Discord allows you to engage in social activitiessuch as texting, voice and video chatting, and screen sharing, no matter where you are. What differentiates Discord from other social platforms, such as Slack, Whatsapp, and TeamSpeak, is how well managed the whole system is, how flexible the social features are, and how easily integrated the service is on a range of platforms. You can access Discord from any web browser, through the native app on your mobile/desktop, and even on your console (thanks to thecollaboration efforts from MicrosoftandSony). So if you just bought ahot new Android phone, you may want to add Discord to your library of social apps.
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What is Discord?
Discord is officially described as a social platform that can host Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), video conferencing, and instant messaging. It was released in May 2015 but has undergone many changes to bring in new social features, such as audio quality and noise cancellation updates, a Nitro subscription for premium access, and video integration. Gamers initially used Discord to coordinate raids and team play, but later, the app transformed into an all-purpose communication platform once some meaty updates to its features were rolled out. Now Discord is one of the leading social platforms on the internet to date.
How to access Discord
it’s possible to access Discord from a web browser or the Discord app. The Discord app is the superior version for the desktop when it comes to the native voice engine, in-game overlay and sharing your activities from connected gaming apps, but the Discord web browser is still an excellent option for accessibility since it can be loaded up on most web browsers on your PC. Mobile users will have to download the app to gain access to Discord.
Launching Discord on your web browser
Downloading the Discord app on PC
Downloading the Discord app on Android
Discord premiums
You can download and use the app at no extra cost. No core feature is locked behind a paywall; the only exceptions are purchasing extra perks that enhance your Discord experience. Those perks are purchased by paying into Discord Nitro, premium membership for Discord users.
Discord Nitro tiers and pricing
Discord Nitro has two tiers: Discord Nitro Classic and Discord Nitro, priced at $5/month, and $10/month, respectively. You can also pay yearly; it’s $50/year for Discord Nitro Classic and $100/year for Discord Nitro.
Discord Nitro Classic includes
Discord Nitro includes
Discord features
Discord offers plenty of features that make it an attractive social platform to participate in. Below we’ve summarized some of the best attributes Discord has to offer.
Discord is a customizable social experience
Thanks to apps like Discord, we no longer fear losing touch with our relatives located overseas or disconnecting from our long-distance friends. We can connect anywhere, anytime, no matter the distance. Take control over your social activity, and useDiscord to moderate your user experience.
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