{"id":45057,"date":"2025-02-06T13:34:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T05:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=45057"},"modified":"2025-02-25T17:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:00:34","slug":"fix-discord-update-failed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/fix-discord-update-failed\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Discord Update Failed (Loop) Error \u2013 10 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By default, Discord will update automatically when you open Discord. If you encounter the \u201cDiscord update failed\u201d error, it typically means the Discord client can\u2019t update properly. It may result in the Discord app being stuck in an update loop. This post provides some solutions to help you fix this error. Check the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Restart Device and Restart Discord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Discord fails to update on your computer, try to restart your computer and restart Discord to see if it can smoothly update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check Your Internet Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/discord-download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Discord download<\/a> and update process requires a stable and fast internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check your device\u2019s internet connection with other apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if other devices in your network have a good internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power off your router and modem and restart them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/test-internet-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Test your internet speed<\/a> with professional tools like Google Speed Test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Try to Run Discord as Administrator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Running the Discord app as an administrator may help fix the Discord update failed error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click the Discord app shortcut icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cRun as administrator\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if Discord updates successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-1.png\" alt=\"Run Discord as Administrator\" class=\"wp-image-45082\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-1.png 580w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-1-300x61.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Clear Discord\u2019s Cache and Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrupted app cache or data can cause issues with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/discord-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Discord update<\/a> process. Try to delete these files to see if it helps fix the update failed\/loop issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> to open the Windows Run dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>%appdata%<\/strong> in the Run dialog and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the <strong>Discord<\/strong> folder and open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the \u201cCache\u201d, \u201cCode Cache\u201d, and \u201cGPU Cache\u201d folders and delete them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Discord to see if it can update properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-2.png\" alt=\"Clear Discord\u2019s Cache and Data\" class=\"wp-image-45084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-2.png 402w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-2-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For Mac computers, open Finder, click Go &gt; Go to Folder, and enter ~\/Library\/Application Support\/discord\/ to open the Discord folder. Then find and delete the \u201cCache\u201d, \u201cCode Cache\u201d, and \u201cGPU Cache\u201d folders. Empty the trash bin and try to update Discord again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Check Discord\u2019s Server Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Discord is down or experiencing server outage issues temporarily, it may cause the Discord update failure or loop error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/discordstatus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">https:\/\/discordstatus.com\/<\/a> in your browser to check if everything of Discord is functioning well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-3.png\" alt=\"Check Discord\u2019s Server Status\" class=\"wp-image-45085\" style=\"border-width:1px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-3.png 685w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fix-discord-update-failed-3-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Check Your Firewall and Antivirus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your firewall or antivirus may prevent Discord from updating normally. Check your firewall or antivirus settings to make sure Discord is not blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows + S to open Windows Search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type Windows Security in the search box and select Windows Security to open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cFirewall &amp; network protection\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure Discord is allowed to connect to the internet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus and try updating Discord again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Rename\/Delete the Discord Update.exe File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Discord Update.exe file has issues, it may cause the Discord update failed loop error. To resolve this issue, rename the Update.exe file or delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong>, type <strong>%appdata%<\/strong>, and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and open the <strong>Discord<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the <strong>Update.exe<\/strong> file. Right-click it and select <strong>Rename<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rename the Update.exe file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch Discord again to see if it updates properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Check for System Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your operating system is up to date. Sometimes missing system updates may conflict with Discord\u2019s update process and cause the update failure or loop error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows: Click Start &gt; Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update &gt; Check for updates to update your Windows system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>macOS: Click Apple &gt; System Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update to update your macOS system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Reinstall Discord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the above troubleshooting tips don\u2019t work, reinstalling Discord may help resolve the Discord update failed issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click Start &gt; Settings &gt; Apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to find and click the Discord app from the app list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Uninstall button to remove Discord from your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">official Discord website<\/a> in your browser and download the latest version of the Discord app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To uninstall Discord on Mac, open Finder &gt; Applications, locate the Discord app, and drag it into the Trash. Empty the Trash to fully remove the Discord app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Contact Discord Support for Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At last, you may contact the Discord support team for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encrypt Discord Communication with LightningX VPN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To encrypt your communication and privacy on the internet including in the Discord app, you can use LightningX VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a><\/strong> can encrypt all your online activities and data to protect your privacy. It changes your IP address and hides your real IP address. It also uses the most advanced encryption technologies like AES-256, WireGuard, and Shadowsocks. A strict no-logs policy is followed. Therefore, all your activities on Discord won\u2019t be tracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if you can\u2019t use Discord in your country, you may also use LightningX VPN to change your IP to a different country where Discord is available. LigthtningX VPN offers 2000+ servers in 50+ countries. You can connect to your preferred server with one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download and try LightningX VPN on your Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, TV, or Linux device now. 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