Discord Voice and Video Calls Now End-to-End Encrypted by Default
Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for all voice and video calls on its platforms. This change affects various communication methods, including direct messages and group calls, but excludes stage channels. The encryption is powered by the DAVE protocol, which was developed to work across multiple devices and platforms.
- ▪Discord has switched on end-to-end encryption by default for every voice and video call.
- ▪The rollout includes DMs, group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams, with stage channels being the only exception.
- ▪The encryption runs on DAVE, an open-source protocol introduced by Discord in September 2024.
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Discord Voice and Video Calls Now End-to-End Encrypted by DefaultWednesday May 20, 2026 4:43 am PDT by Tim HardwickDiscord says it has switched on end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for every voice and video call across its platforms, including desktop, mobile, web, and consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. The rollout covers DMs, group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams. There's no opt-in required, or any setting to change. Stage channels are the only exception, given that they're built for broadcasting to larger audiences rather than personal chats. The protection runs on DAVE, an open-source protocol Discord first introduced in September 2024.
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