{"id":19355,"date":"2024-10-24T17:56:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T09:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=19355"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T02:27:38","slug":"discord-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/discord-update\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Discord to the Latest Version: Detailed Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You may use Discord for communications in your gaming. Keeping Discord up to date lets you have the latest features, helps you fix Discord bugs or malfunctions, and enhances your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post offers a detailed Discord update guide. Learn how to update Discord on PC, Mac, Android, and iPhone\/iPad below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Update Discord on PC or Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Method 1. Run the Automatic Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, Discord will automatically check for updates when you launch the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You can close and reopen the Discord app to trigger the automatic update check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If it detects newer updates available, it will automatically download and install them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Method 2. Manually Check for Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also manually check for updates of Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open Discord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Press Ctrl + R on Windows 10\/11 or Command + R on Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. This action will refresh the app and check for Discord updates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Method 3. Reinstall Discord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If Discord doesn\u2019t update automatically or manually, you may consider uninstalling Discord and reinstalling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Uninstall Discord on PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Close Discord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Press Windows + R<\/strong> to open Windows Run, type appwiz.cpl<\/strong>, and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Find the Discord app from the list of installed programs. Right-click it and select \u201cUninstall\u201d to uninstall Discord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Press Windows + R, type %appdata%<\/strong>, and press Enter. Find and delete the \u201cDiscord\u201d folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Press Windows + R, type %localappdata%,<\/strong> and press Enter. Find and delete the \u201cDiscord\u201d folder to remove the remaining files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Uninstall Discord on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Open Finder and open the \u201cApplications\u201d folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Find and drag the Discord app to the Trash. Alternatively, you can right-click Discord and select \u201cMove to Trash\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Open Finder, click \u201cGo\u201d in the menu bar, and select \u201cGo to Folder\u201d. Type \u201c~\/Library\/Application Support\/\u201d and press Enter. Locate and delete the \u201cDiscord\u201d folder to remove Discord-related files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          After uninstalling the app, you can visit https:\/\/discord.com\/<\/a> in your browser and download the latest version of Discord. You will get the latest updates of Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Download and Install Discord Updates on Android<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Method 1. Update Discord from the Google Play Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Tap your profile icon at the top-right and select \u201cManage apps & device\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Tap \u201cUpdates available\u201d and you will see a list of apps with pending updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Check if Discord is on the list, if so, type the \u201cUpdate\u201d icon to download and install the latest version of Discord.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Tip:<\/strong> You can enable automatic updates of Discord to let it update automatically in the future. Find the Discord app in the Google Play Store and open its page. Tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner. Check the \u201cEnable auto-update\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Method 2. Uninstall and Reinstall Discord<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Press and hold the Discord icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Tap \u201cUninstall\u201d from the pop-up menu or drag the Discord icon to the \u201cUninstall\u201d option at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. After uninstalling Discord, open the Google Play Store, search for the Discord app, and tap \u201cInstall\u201d to download the latest version of Discord on your Android device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Related: Discord Login & Sign-Up Guide and Issue Fix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              How to Update Discord on iPhone\/iPad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Method 1. Update Discord from the App Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Scroll down to locate the \u201cAvailable Updates\u201d section. If you find Discord, tap the \u201cUpdate\u201d button next to it to download and install the latest version of Discord.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Tip:<\/strong> It\u2019s advised you enable automatic updates of Discord on your iPhone or iPad. Open Settings on your device, tap \u201cApp Store\u201d, and turn on the \u201cApp Updates\u201d option under the \u201cAutomatic Downloads\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Method 2. Reinstall Discord<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Press and hold the Discord app icon until you see the app\u2019s icon start to jiggle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Tap \u201cRemove App\u201d to uninstall Discord from your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Open the App Store, search for \u201cDiscord\u201d, and tap the \u201cGet\u201d button on the app page to download and install the latest version of Discord.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Related: How to Set Up Discord Screen Share on Computer\/Mobile<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Fix Discord Update Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  If you encounter update errors like Discord update failed<\/a> error, etc. you may try the common solutions below to fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Restart your computer and try to update the app again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Right-click the Discord shortcut or executable file and select \u201cRun as Administrator\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Make sure your internet connection is stable and well-connected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Temporarily disable the antivirus or firewall and try to update the app again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  5. Clear Discord cache. Press Windows + R, type \u201c%appdata%\u201d, and press Enter. Open the Discord folder. Delete the \u201cCache\u201d, \u201cCode Cache\u201d, and \u201cGPUCache\u201d folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  6. Try to uninstall Discord and download its latest version from its official website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    \"Run<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                    Discord Update – FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    1. How to know if there is a new update for Discord?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    On a computer, Discord will automatically check for updates when you start the app. You will see a message saying that Discord is updating. On a mobile device, you can follow the instructions above to check for updates via the Google Play Store or App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    2. Why isn\u2019t Discord updating automatically?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Make sure your network connection is stable. You can also temporarily disable the antivirus and security software or try to run Discord as an administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    3. What should I do if Discord gets stuck during an update?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Try to close and restart Discord. Try to restart your device. Try to reinstall the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    4. Will updating Discord delete my data or settings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    No, updating Discord will not delete your data or settings since they are stored on Discord\u2019s servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    5. How to check the current version of Discord I\u2019m using?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Usually, you can open the app settings to check the Discord version.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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