Adding a Friend on Discord

To message or call someone directly on Discord, you first need to add them as a friend. All you need is their username.

1. Click the Home icon (top left)
2. Select Friends
3. Click Add Friend
4. Enter your friend’s Discord username
5. Click Send Friend Request

Once your friend accepts, you can start chatting right away.

Privacy Advantage

Discord allows you to connect with others using only a username. You do not need to share your phone number or email address.

This makes Discord a good option for people who prefer more privacy compared to platforms that require a phone number.

Sending Direct Messages

Direct Messages (DMs) are private conversations between you and another person.

1. Go to Home → Friends
2. Click on your friend’s name
3. Type a message at the bottom
4. Press Enter to send

You can send text, emojis, files, and even images in a DM.

Starting a Voice Call

Discord makes voice calls simple and fast.

1. Open your conversation with your friend
2. Click the phone icon (top right)

Your friend will receive a notification and can join the call.

Starting a Video Call

You can also switch to video at any time.

1. Open your conversation
2. Click the camera icon

Once connected, you can turn your camera on or off as needed.

Screen Sharing

Discord allows you to share your screen during a call, which is useful for collaboration or helping someone with a problem.

1. Start a voice or video call
2. Click Share Your Screen
3. Select a window or your entire screen

Using Discord on Phone and Computer

One of the best features of Discord is that it works across devices.

• You can message from your phone and continue on your computer
• Calls and messages stay in sync
• No phone number is required—just your account

Tips for First-Time Users

• Make sure your microphone and camera permissions are enabled
• Use headphones to reduce background noise
• Start with direct messages before exploring servers

Final Thoughts

Discord is not just for large communities—it works very well for simple one-on-one communication. Once you add a friend, messaging, voice calls, and video calls are all just one click away.