Discord Enables Default End-to-End Encryption for Voice and Video
Summary
Discord says voice and video messages are now end-to-end encrypted by default across nearly all surfaces, excluding stage channels. The feature supports calls across laptops, phones, consoles and browsers.
Key points
- Discord says end-to-end encryption is enabled by default for voice and video, with no opt-in required.
- The rollout covers all surfaces except stage channels, which Discord uses for live events.
- Discord began experimenting with end-to-end encryption in August 2023 and says development took nearly three years.
- Discord says the encryption supports calls spanning laptops, phones, PlayStation, Xbox and web browsers.
- The article says Discord began offering an audited end-to-end encryption protocol for audio and video in September 2024.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Product security feature rollout
- Impact
- Discord is enabling end-to-end encryption by default for voice and video messages across nearly all surfaces, without requiring users to opt in. Stage channels are excluded. The encryption supports calls across laptops, phones, PlayStation, Xbox, and web browsers.
People
Vendors
AppleThe move follows a broader industry split, as some platforms drop encryption while Google and Apple expand it, and Discord highlights its ability to support encrypted calls across laptops, phones, consoles, and browsers.DiscordDiscord announced that voice and video messages will now be end-to-end encrypted by default, with no opt-in required, across nearly all surfaces except stage channels.GoogleThe move follows a broader industry split, as some platforms drop encryption while Google and Apple expand it, and Discord highlights its ability to support encrypted calls across laptops, phones, consoles, and browsers.InstagramIn recent months, Instagram and TikTok both announced they will no longer offer the feature.TikTokIn recent months, Instagram and TikTok both announced they will no longer offer the feature.
Products
DiscordDiscord announced that voice and video messages will now be end-to-end encrypted by default, with no opt-in required, across nearly all surfaces except stage channels.InstagramIn recent months, Instagram and TikTok both announced they will no longer offer the feature.TikTokIn recent months, Instagram and TikTok both announced they will no longer offer the feature.