Change your Discord password from your account settings

To change your Discord password, open Discord on your computer or phone, go to User Settings, select the Account tab, and click the Change Password button. You will need to enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. Discord will send you an email to verify the change — click the link in that email to complete the process.

The steps are the same whether you use the desktop app, the web version, or the mobile app, though the mobile interface looks slightly different. If you cannot remember your current password, you can use the "Forgot your password?" option on the login screen instead of going through settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Discord, go to User Settings > Account, and click Change Password to start the process.
  • You must enter your current password before Discord will let you create a new one.
  • Discord sends a confirmation email — you have to click the link in that email for the change to take effect.
  • If you forgot your current password, use the Forgot Your Password link on the login screen instead of the settings method.
  • Your new password should be at least 8 characters long and different from passwords you have used before.

Step-by-step instructions for desktop and web

Start by opening Discord on your computer. In the bottom left corner, click the gear icon to open User Settings. From the menu on the left side, select Account. You will see a section labeled Password with a button that says Change Password — click it.

A window will pop up asking you to enter your current password. Type it in and click Next. Then enter your new password in the first field and type it again in the second field to confirm. Discord will show you whether your password meets its requirements (at least 8 characters). Once both fields match and the password is long enough, click Change Password to submit.

Check your email inbox for a message from Discord. The subject line will say something like "Confirm your password change." Open that email and click the confirmation link inside. This step is required — your password will not actually change until you click that link. If you do not see the email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.

Changing your password on mobile

On the Discord mobile app, tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Account. Then tap Change Password. Enter your current password and tap Next, just as you would on desktop.

Type your new password twice to confirm it, then tap Change Password. You will still receive a confirmation email — open it and click the link to finish. The mobile app does not complete the password change on its own; the email confirmation is required no matter which device you use.

What to do if you forgot your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot change it through User Settings because Discord requires you to enter the old password first. Instead, go to the Discord login page and click Forgot Your Password. Enter the email address connected to your account.

Discord will send you a password reset email. Click the link in that email to create a new password. This is different from the change password process — it is a full reset, so you do not need to know your old password. Once you set a new password through the reset email, you can log back in and use that new password.

Making sure your new password is strong

Discord requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long, but a strong password should be longer and include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using words from the dictionary, your username, or personal information like your birthday or pet's name.

If you use the same password across multiple websites, change that habit — if one site gets hacked, attackers can try that password on your other accounts. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Dashlane can generate and store unique passwords for each site so you only have to remember one master password.

Troubleshooting password change problems

If you click Change Password and nothing happens, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening Discord. If the button is greyed out or disabled, you may not be logged in fully — log out completely and log back in, then try again.

If you do not receive the confirmation email within 10 minutes, check your spam folder first. If it is not there, go back to User Settings > Account and click Change Password again to request a new confirmation email. If you still do not receive it, check that you are using the correct email address in your account settings — you can view it in the same Account tab.

If you get an error message saying your current password is incorrect, make sure you are typing it exactly as it was when you set it — passwords are case-sensitive, meaning capital and lowercase letters are different. If you are certain your password is correct and it still does not work, use the Forgot Your Password option on the login screen to reset it instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to log out of Discord on all my devices after changing my password?

No. Changing your password does not log you out automatically. You will stay logged in on all your devices, and you can continue using Discord normally. However, if you change your password because you think your account was hacked, you should manually log out on any device you do not recognize, then log back in with your new password.

How long does it take for the password change to go through?

The change takes effect as soon as you click the confirmation link in the email Discord sends you. This usually happens within seconds. If you try to log in before clicking that link, your old password will still work.

Can I change my password on the Discord mobile app without getting an email?

No. Discord always sends a confirmation email, whether you change your password on mobile, desktop, or the web version. You must click the link in that email to complete the change.

What if I change my password and then immediately forget the new one?

Use the Forgot Your Password link on the login screen. Discord will send you another reset email, and you can create a new password. You do not need to know your previous password to do this.