Several automated admin and moderation tools help keep things from going too far off the rails, even if your server doesn't have a single human moderator. This prevents popular servers from putting everyone in one giant message thread or voice-chat channel. When you make a Discord server, you can also make seperate channels with different levels of access permissions for different users. Managing large groups of people is arguably where Discord shines the most. What makes Discord good for large groups? Discord is coming to PlayStation in some form now that Sony has made a minority investment in the chat platform, but it's yet unclear how it will work or whether we can expect cross-console Discord chat in the near future. You can also currently use Discord on Xbox One, though only to see what Xbox games your Discord friends are playing you can't (yet) chat in a Discord server from your Xbox. The browser version has some limitations, like not being able to bring up Discord's in-screen overlay while you're playing games or doing other things.ĭiscord is also available for Android and iOS devices and includes many of the same features on mobile that you see on desktop. Where can I use Discord?ĭiscord is available on Windows and Mac computers and can be accessed by downloading and running the Discord app, or in-browser at the official website. This makes it easy to tweak audio levels or type something quickly without having to alt/tab to another window. If you've installed the Discord app on your PC, you also have the option of having it run as an overlay while you're playing games. MORE: The Best Gaming Desktops Available Now However, Discord stands out by giving you the option to run the app in a browser, letting you change individual people's mic levels and offering an overall lower-latency voice chat, which helps when talking to people across the globe. If you want just to talk with a small group of friends while playing some games, both Skype and Discord will get the job done. What makes Discord better than other VoIP services (like Skype)? Many popular streamers and content creators will also have public invitation codes posted on their Twitch or YouTube channels. There are many verified servers with open invitations that you can find with a quick Google search - the official PUBG server is one such example. But it's still quite easy to join an active community.

Unfortunately, you can't browse for servers to join on the Discord app itself.