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Linux Discord Guide
Mattscreative edited this page Dec 5, 2025
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Complete beginner-friendly guide to Discord on Linux, covering Arch Linux, CachyOS, and other distributions including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Arch/CachyOS:
# Install Discord
sudo pacman -S discord
# Or from AUR (latest)
yay -S discordDebian/Ubuntu:
# Download from discord.com
# Or use snap
sudo snap install discordFedora:
# Download from discord.com
# Or use flatpak
flatpak install com.discordapp.DiscordStart Discord:
# Launch Discord
discord
# Or from application menuFirst launch:
- Login or Register
- Verify email (if required)
- Complete setup
Configure Discord:
- User Settings (gear icon)
- Appearance - Theme, font size
- Voice & Video - Audio/video settings
- Keybinds - Custom shortcuts
Configure audio:
- Settings → Voice & Video
- Input Device: Select microphone
- Output Device: Select speakers/headphones
- Test audio
Configure video:
- Settings → Voice & Video
- Camera: Select webcam
- Test video
On X11:
# Usually works automatically
# Click "Share Screen" in callOn Wayland:
# May need xdg-desktop-portal
sudo pacman -S xdg-desktop-portal xdg-desktop-portal-gnomeCheck PulseAudio:
# Restart PulseAudio
pulseaudio -k
pulseaudio --start
# Check devices
pactl list sources
pactl list sinksWayland issues:
# Install portal
sudo pacman -S xdg-desktop-portal-wlr # For Sway
# Or
sudo pacman -S xdg-desktop-portal-gnome # For GNOMEThis guide covered Discord installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Arch Linux, CachyOS, and other distributions.
- Audio Configuration - Audio setup
- Screen Sharing - Screen sharing
- Discord: https://discord.com/
This guide covers Arch Linux, CachyOS, and other Linux distributions. For distribution-specific details, refer to your distribution's documentation.